Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake grinding noise (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Kia Motor Optima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
4
Brake Grinding Noise problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Optima

The Service Brakes problem

Car would not engage into “park” while attempting to park car in driveway. Shifter would not engage in any gear. Tried to reset button in center console. Contacted mechanic, he towed to garage. Plastic clip connected to cable broke.   Read details...

The Brake Grinding Noise problem

Loud grinding noise developed in right rear brake. Upon his examination, mechanic found right rear brake caliper frozen in the engaged or closed position. Also, left rear brake caliper found to be frozen in the disengaged or open position.   Read details...


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