Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The mpg has decreased from 38-40 mpg to 30 mpg since I had the fuel injection service performed. The dealer offers no help. Wish I never had it done. . . . . I get sudden surges of acceleration while driving on the highway. I've had to apply the brakes to slow down.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

I was at a stop and when theight turned green I let off my brake pedal and lightly put pressure on my gas pedal when the car quickly accelerated on its own and I had to apply my brakes as to not hit the vehicle in front of me.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

This hybrid has a very dangerous hesitation on driver's request for any significant acceleration. Regardless of if the car is stationary or at speed a request for any sudden acceleration is met by a very significant hesitation before any noticable response is made.   Read details...


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