2002 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2002 KIA OPTIMA
4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON VEHICLE STOPPED ENGINE SHUT OFF I HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD. IT QUIT SHIFTING AFTER IT STALLED. HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. KIA DEALER IN ONTARIO CALIFORNIA CAN'T FIND WHAT IS WRONG THEY WANT ME TO PAY 1600.00 TO CHANGE BATTERY CABLES, BATTERY AND FIX SHIFTER. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, FLAMES STARTED TO EMIT FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD DUE TO THE WIRING NEAR THE STARTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,500.
I HAVE ALSO BEEN STATED AS "NOT INCLUDED". 2002 KIA OPTIMA V6 LX. THE VEHICLE SHAKES MY ENTIRE BODY UPON BRAKING. RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF. RADIO GOES FROM CD1 ERROR TO FM. LIGHTS FLICKER, AIR SHUTS OFF. IM ALMOST NOT ABLE TO PUMP GAS ANYMORE. PUMP HANDLE CONTINUOUSLY CLICKS OFF. ITS PATHETIC THAT I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE TO WORK!! I HAVE ACTUALLY CALLED IN FOR FEAR OF IT JUST DECIDING TO COMPLETELY STALL. *TR
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
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
Electrical Systemwiring
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