Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering light on (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Light On problems |
Steering column coupler went bad. Unable to swap out the coupler alone ($12 part) and had to get a whole new column (over $1200). Some of the kia's around this one's make and model were recalled but not this one. Without this repair driving would have been dangerous. Read details...
The contact owns a 2018 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering locked in mid turn with the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Read details...