Structure Problems of Kia Motor Optima

Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 531 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (394 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's paint (31 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Structure problems of Kia Motor Optima

The Body problem

Pearl white paint peeling prematurely   Read details...

The Paint problem

Paint came off of the hood and trunk (pearl white)   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Over a weeks time,I noticed my steering wheel was turned like maybe I needed an alignment and it started pulling to the left so bad that I had to force the steering wheel to the right so I wouldn't wreck into the median on the interstate.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to unlock. The contact was able to gain access after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

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.   Read details...




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