2002 KIA OPTIMA Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 2002 KIA OPTIMA

3 power trainautomatic transmission 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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All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints

#10251412 |
AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE FROM A AUTO DEALER BETWEEN JULY 2 AND JULY 5 ...THIS VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAVE MANY PROBLEMS LIKE THE AUDIO RECEIVER SWITCH FROM RADIO TO CD ON ITS OWN,DOORS LOCKS ON ITS OWN,RPM RUNS TO 4000 GOING 45MPH AFTER A HARD JERK ASSUMING THAT I WAS HIT BY A OTHER CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THAT 2 HARD JERKS WHILE DRIVING,,(THEY DIDN'T EVEN DEPLOYED) CAN NOT PUMP GAS DUE TO FUEL KEEPS OVER FLOWING WHEN ITS BARELY EMPTY ....ITS BEEN A LIVING ?!@#$% AND I'M STILL PAYING FOR THE CAR....IS IT LEGAL FOR A DEALERSHIP TO SELL A VEHICLE LIKE THIS. *TR
#10203843 |
2002 KIA OPTIMA SUB FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HER THERE WAS A SPOT ON THE SUB FRAME WHERE THE CONTROL ARM MOUNTS TO THE ENGINE CRADLE HAD RUSTED OUT AND IT LOOKED AS IF IT HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND WOULD NOT HELP WITH THE REPAIRS. *KB THE MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONDENSATION FROM THE AIR CONDITION RUNNING DOWN THE FRAME IS WHAT CAUSED THE RUST TO OCCUR. THE SPEED SENSOR FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *JB
#10176264 |
I PURCHASED MY OPTIMA USED IN MAY 2004. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, I EXPERIENCED A HESITATION IN THE SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER OF PURCHASE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND THEREFORE, APPARENTLY THEY CAN'T FIX IT EITHER. SINCE THEN, MY CAR HAS BEEN IN 2 DIFFERENT KIA DEALER SHOPS FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM 4 OR 5 TIMES. WITH THE SAME RESULT: THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, SO THEY CAN'T FIX IT. THE FOURTH TIME I TOOK IT IN, THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT BECAUSE I CALLED CUSTOMER CARE, THEY DID CHECK ALL THE CONNECTORS FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT NO CODES CAME UP FOR THE CAR AT ALL, BUT WHEN I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THERE WERE 4 CODES THAT CAME UP: THE SAME 2 TWICE....

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 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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