Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (one problem).
1. We were driving and the car just cut off. Not from the lack of fuel but cut off in the middle of traffic. (available for inspection) 2. The car stopping in traffic running about 65 mph causes the safety of all on the highway. A very dangerous situation. 3. Read details...
I was parking my car in a lot when it surged forward (accelerated suddenly) without my depressing the accelerator causing me to lose control of my car and hit another vehicle, severely damaging the other vehicle and mine. My car was towed to a repair facility. Read details...
My Optima has 104,000 miles. Just last week while driving on wet roads, I lost control as the power steering stopped working. The battery light comes on during this period for between 5-30 seconds as you loose almost all control of your vehicle's steering. Read details...