Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering noise (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Noise problems |
When I move the steering wheel from side to side I can hear a popping noise when I am driving as well as when I am at a stop. The steering wheel has excessive vibration and raddling when I am driving between 65-75 on the highway, it decreases at 80 mph. Read details...
Inherently bad electronic power steering coupler. Broken wile still relatively low milage. Makes a very bad clunking noise when steering and going over bumps and causes steering wheel to wobble. Read details...