2002 KIA OPTIMA Electrical Systemwiring Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2002 KIA OPTIMA
2 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
WIRING TO THE DRIVERS' SIDE BODY LIGHTS BLOWS THE FUSE. FUSES LAST ONLY A FEW DAYS. *JB
WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 KIA OPTIMA, MY STEREO,HEADLIGHTS,DASHLIGHTS WOULD CUT OUT WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT IN TO A KIA DEALERSHIP, THE INSTRUCTED ME TO GET A NEW BATTERY. I DID, AND THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 1RST,2005 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY DOING ABOUT 60 MPH, MY CAR LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. I COULD NOT WARN OTHER DRIVERS BEHIND ME BECAUSE MY HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON, I HAD NO ELECTRICAL POWER TO MY CAR. IT ALMOST CAUSED PEOPLE BEHIND ME TO SLAM INTO ME. SINCE THE DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSED ON SUNDAY, I TOOK THE RISK OF GOING TO THE STORE, AND ONCE AGAIN I LOST ALL POWER TO MY CAR HITTING A NEAR BY GARBAGE CAN AND DENTING THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR. I TOOK IT INTO KIA OF TACOMA, THEY TOLD ME...
Other 2002 KIA OPTIMA Problem Areas
Suspension
18 complaints
Air Bags
13 complaints
Structureframe And Members
13 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
9 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
6 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint