2002 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 2002 KIA OPTIMA

3 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10357031 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THIS BECAME A RECURRING FAILURE SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO MORE OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,900.
#10237913 |
I TOOK MY 2002 KIA OPTIMA IN FOR A TUNE UP, THEY FOUND A BROKEN WATER PUMP, 5 CRACKS IN THE MANIFOLD. IT TOOK KIA 3 TIMES TO FIND THE PROBLEM. AFTER I PICKED UP THE CAR IT STILL HAD A PROBLEM TOOK IT BACK TWICE BEFORE THEY FOUND IT WAS A SENSOR PROBLEM THIS CAR IS NOT A SAFE VEHICLE. *TR
#10157253 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLS. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART AND MUST BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED MULTIPLE COMPONENTS, BUT THESE ATTEMPTS HAVE NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE COMPONENTS INCLUDE; CLUSTER PANEL, KNUCKLE ON STEERING WHEEL, KEY SUBSET, BOX ASSEMBLY PANEL JUNCTION, IGNITION SWITCH, AND ETACS ASSEMBLY.

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 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
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