Frame And Members Problems of Kia Motor Optima

The contact owns a 2002 kia Optima. The contact stated that after he replaced all four tires, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an alignment; however, the mechanic was unable to perform an alignment due to the subframe corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 kia Optima. While driving approximately 45 mph, the sub frame separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the sub frame, tie rod, front tire and rim needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The manufacturer also stated there was a recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 09v183000 component: suspension: front) but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

As described by others driver side lower ball joint on '04 kia Optima broke with 1 sheared bolt and 1 bolt just falling out (rusted with no clean areas) the ball joint had 1 part of the sheared bolt remaining and 1 rusted threaded hole. Dealer offered no help other than to indicate that this was not related to the subframe recall of last August ('09).

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The contact owns 2001 kia Optima. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign id number: 09v183000, suspension: front was related to the corrosion on the front sub frame of his vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who sprayed an under coating on the bottom to cover the rust, corrosion and replaced the sub frame. After routine maintenance, he found the entire bottom of the vehicle including the fuel well covered with rust again. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 113,400.

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Kmc's recall campaign no. Sc075 the sub frame on our kia Optima 2001 has rusted through this caused the lower control arm and strut to collapse inward pinning the wheel at 45 degree angle and damaging the tire. The car is undrivable. Kia says they will only honor the damages in a northern state. . . . That uses road salt but we live on the gulf coast that is also a slat hazard area.

While driving my 2001 kia Optima on north interstate 65 to indiana, in four lane traffic my kia right front wheel nearly came off due to corrosion of the sub-frame and lower wheel control arm causing separation. My husband and I could have both been kill along with many other people. I loved my car and I praise the kia, now they don't care about me or other people in kentucky. They want fix my car but most of the states around my state is doing so, they are thousands of recalls on all other car's I am sending a letter to the president of the u. S. A. I will not stop until ky or kia is not allowing vehicle in ky not be in the recalls. Tells me people in ky just don't matter to kia or ky , we are people to, and this car would have last me a life time I am sure if this had not happen. Just because my VIN number. Was not in the system , even though 2001 - 2004 kia Optima has been recall ky lags behind and does not care about me. My car is just junk now and I can not buy another. I will continue to spread the word about how they are treating me I will never give up.

While driving my 2001 kia Optima on north interstate 65 to indiana, in four lane traffic my kia right front wheel nearly came off due to corrosion of the sub-frame and lower wheel control arm causing separation. My husband and I could have both been kill along with many other people. I loved my car and I praise the kia, now they don't care about me or other people in kentucky. They want fix my car but most of the states around my state is doing so, they are thousands of recalls on all other car's I am sending a letter to the president of the u. S. A. I will not stop until ky or kia is allowing vehicle in ky not be in the recalls. Tells me people in ky just don't matter to kia or ky , we are people to, and this car would have last me a life time I am sure if this had not happen. Just because my VIN number was not in the system , even though 2001 - 2004 kia Optima has been recall ky lags behind and does not care about me. My car is just junk now and I can not buy another. I will continue to spread the word about how they are treating me I will never give up.

I have been refused the repair on my 2004 kia by no less than 3 dealerships about the rusting front end because of lack of rust proofing. It made the car undrivable 4 months ago and I have had no satisfaction. You are going after Toyota with both barrels yet you are leaving kia alone and I have had nothing but serious expenses and problems with this car since it was purchased brand new in 2004. I have made several attempts at contacting your office with negative replies. If I do not here from this agency in the near future concerning my issues I will contact the media and seek my restitution through the squeaky wheel getting the grease method and my attempts to have the government assist will be part of that discussion. Please put heat on kia to get aggressive with the recall repairs.

The contact owns a 2009 kia Optima . While driving approximately 25 mph and up, the vehicle began to drift to the right. He has taken the vehicle to the dealer multiple times, and the vehicle was realigned six times. The repair has not remedied the failure. The manufacturer referred him to an independent auto body shop to have the frame readjusted. The failure mileage was 123. The current mileage is 1500. Updated 11/10/09 the vehicle pulled extremely hard to the right, the vehicle was re-aligned and the tires were replaced. The consumer stated when a turn was made, the vehicle turned on it own with know help from the consumer. The consumer was told by the dealership, that all new front wheel drive wheels pull hard, it was the crown in the road. Updated 11/18/09.

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There was a safety recall on my 2002 kia Optima regarding the subframe. The corrosion under my car is devastating. Nhtsa needs to know that this corrosion problem is extensive and affects more then the subframe. Kia is insisting that I pay for the damage they will cause when they have to replace the subframe. This is a safety hazard that will affect thousands.

Received recall letter from kia june15,2009, possibility of corrosion of the subframe. I called my dealer within a couple of days and was told no parts in they would call me. On Aug. 03 I called the kia consumer assistance center and they called the dealer and was told still not parts. I was told I would be called back within two days to let me know why no parts however it was the same no call. I am concerned that my car may be faulty and I can get no service or help. If it is a recall why can I not get help to have it checked. Kia motors America inc. Gave no reply and the dealer still says no parts. On Aug 15th it will be two months and no help. Thank you (this is from a recall letter to me).

The contact owns a 2001 kia Optima. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact drove over a small pothole and the vehicle lurched. He noticed that the steering wheel appeared crooked. He went to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the subframe was rotted and needed to be replaced at the cost of approximately $2,500. The dealer stated that they could not assist unless prompted by the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist unless the dealer chose to assist. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were approximately 94,000.

The contact owns a 2002 kia Optima. The contact stated that the subframe on the passenger side of his vehicle was very rusty. The vehicle is unable to be driven and the contact has no control of the steering because the a-arm was separated from the subframe. The dealer acknowledged the failures, but there are no recalls available. The failure mileage was 91,400. Updated 05/19/09 updated 05/20/09.

Front subframe has completely rusted out causing the car to be undrivable. This occurred just as the car was pulled into the driveway. Otherwise it could have been a complete disaster.

The contact owns a 2002 kia Optima. While performing a routine oil change, the mechanic discovered that the cradle, or subframe, underneath the vehicle was rusting out. The mechanic stated that any major bump could cause the drivetrain to collapse and potentially cause dangerous driving conditions. He also stated that the entire frame could collapse and separate the engine compartment from the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the frame would not be covered under warranty and they could not assist with the repairs. The failure and current mileages were 85,304. Updated 05/06/09. Updated 05/07/09.

The contact owns a 2002 kia Optima. The contact stated that during a routine oil inspection a mechanic discovered corrosion on the frame. As a consequence the entire frame could collapse, which increased the risk of serious injury. He notified the manufacturer and was advised by a representative that the repair was a non-warranty item, therefore they would not assume responsibility. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 85,304. Updated 05/07/09.

I have a 2001 kia Optima which has had a very bad vibration for a long time. Taken to multiple shops and problem could not be found at any of them. Just recently steering wheel of car became off center and the more I drove it the worse it got. Finally it was taken to a shop to find that the front subframe has broken where the lower control arm mounts to it. Car is now marked as unsafe to drive. Called kia customer service to find out that the car is out only by time not mileage of its corrosion warranty. Kia customer service of no help. Car is very unsafe to drive. L/f wheel is completely loose at lower half and r/f is cracked badly.

The contact owns a 2001 kia Optima. While the contact was replacing the timing belt on the vehicle, an automotive technician entered the shop and asked if he experienced a corroding subframe. He performed a visual inspection, but it yielded no results. The technician then performed a physical inspection and discovered that the subframe was corroded. The manufacturer advised him to take pictures of the vehicle and submit them for inspection. The dealer stated that they were not liable for the repairs. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 123,105 and failure mileage was 123,000.

The contact owns a 2001 kia Optima. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact felt the vehicle pulling to the right. She drove to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the front passenger side wheel and subframe were corroded and cracking. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 99,000.

Car hesitated once or twice upon acceleration, could not recreate problem. 1 week ago, while trying to pull out of the garage, car would not go into gear. When car finally went into gear car would not move unless accelerator pedal was pushed to the floor, and even then barely any movement. Took car to kia dealership, three days later dealership called, the transmission needs to be replaced. Dealership said it had to "fight" with the factory rep to have the transmission covered under the warranty, even though I provided proof of maintenance. Dealership ordered new transmission, when prepping car for the new transmission a "hole was found in the subframe", that is not covered under warranty and the transmission cannot be put in the car with the hole in the subframe at a cost of $1,800. 00. Dealership cannot explain how a garage kept 7 year old car has a hole in the subframe.

I have a lot of complaints. I have a 2005 kia Optima. My air bag light has been on and the dealership told me "anytime anyone with any weight sits down on the seat it will come disconnected". I had it fixed once and now it is on again. Ever since I have bought this car I have had nothing but problems. The only dealership I can go to is 2 hours away by freeway. I am afraid for my family to be in this car because I do not know if we will be protected as we should be. The first time that it broke down was a week after we bought it and the mechanics told me that there was nothing wrong with the car. The drivers side door will not unlock, and when I had the throttle replaced the mechanics at the dealership did not even do the repair correctly causing the car to rev up when stopped. Please help me resolve the issues I have.

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Motor mounts and pulleys defective. This will be my third time to the shop in less than a month. The pulleys and mounts are bound to cause other damage.

The recall concerning the 01 -04 kia Optima subframe causing the car to be unable to maintain alignment is not being honored by dealers. I have made multiple attempts to either contact dealers for an appointment to which they would not return phonecalls or e-mails, or in one case actually got hold of a dealer who told me that at 130,000 miles it was time to replace the subframe and that I would have to pay for it. I have been eating tires and have not been able to keep this car aligned after the first 20,000 miles. I continue to drive this car because I am unable to replace it. I have had to put 2 clutches in it (the first one after 29,000 miles. For the record I have driven standards for 27 years before this and had never had to replace a clutch) and found out after the second clutch (which at no time would kia acknowledge a design flaw or any culpability) that the original clutches were not lasting on these cars and a standard pressure plate clutch had replaced the original under an engineering change instead of a recall. This car is unsafe and kia corporation and any dealer I have attempted to contact so far has refused ever to make good on any aspect of this car. This car and any 01-04 kia Optima should have to be replaced by the kia corporation for their blatant disregard to the consumer for their safety and costs. I am going to attempt a media blitz to inform the american public of this blatant disregard and these safety issues in the next few weeks and felt you would want to know in order to get your data in order.