2001 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2001 KIA OPTIMA

3 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10041657 |
2001 KIA OPTIMA WITH APPROXIMATELY 57,000 MILES HAS BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED AT KIA DEALERSHIPS SINCE PURCHASE IN JAN 2002 (USED). SINCE JUNE 2003 CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR NUMEROUS RECALL ITEMS. CAR HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS SINCE THEN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY LIT. ENGINE SURGES OR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE THEN SURGES. VERY HIGH RPM WITH NO ACCELERATION. ENGINE COILS MISFIRE. DIFFICULTY STARTING OCCASIONALLY. AFTER FOUR MONTHS OF FREQUENT TRIPS TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE AREA, (JUNE-OCTOBER 2003) SERVICE MANAGER CALLS TO TELL OWNER TO CONTACT INSURANCE COMPANY BECAUSE THERE IS SAND/SUGAR IN GAS TANK THAT HAS CAUSED ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. THEY CLAIM THE CAR FALLS OUT OF WARRANTY BECAUSE OF THIS. CUSTOMER DISAGREES THAT SAND/SUGAR IS CAUSE BECAUSE PROBLEMS HAVE PERSISTED FOR FOUR MONTHS. CAR CURRENTLY IN SHOP FOR PAST 10 DAYS. DEALERSHIP SERVICE AREA WILL NOT DO ANY MORE WORK UNTIL INSURANCE PEOPLE COME. NEEDLESS TO...
#8019621 |
WHILE DRIVING AT 40-50MPH THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND SURGE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR
#8014729 |
CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

Other 2001 KIA OPTIMA Problem Areas

Structureframe And Members 21 complaints Air Bags 17 complaints Suspensionfront 17 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 11 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Electrical System 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report