2002 KIA OPTIMA Suspensionfront Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfront Issues in the 2002 KIA OPTIMA

3 suspensionfront 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 Suspensionfront Complaints

#10363468 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME HAD CORRODED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND REFERENCED RECALL 09V183000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT) BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 109,834.
#10350651 |
I HAVE A 2002 KIA OPTIMA THAT THE VIN IS NOT ONE OF THE VEHICLES THAT IS COVERED BY YOUR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V183000 WHICH STATES "INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. OVER TIME, SUCH SUBFRAME CORROSION NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN LEAD TO WHEEL MISALIGNMENT AND/OR OTHER NOTICEABLE STRESS IN STEERING...". YOU HAVE IT LISTED AS STATES WITH DIFFICULT WINTERS AND THE USE OF ROAD SALT. I LIVE IN LOUISVILLE, KY. NOT ONE OF THE NAMED STATES. BUT. I GUARANTEE YOU THAT THIS SAME CORROSION CAN BE CAUSED BY THE WATER COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING DIRECTLY ONTO THESE PARTS. THE BACK SIDE OF SUBFRAME HAS RUST HOLES IN IT. THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO ANY AND ALL KIA OPTIMAS THAT HAVE THE AC WATER RUNNING THERE DUE TO MANUFACTURE DESIGN. I HAVE PICTURES THAT I CAN SEND TO YOU...
#10293939 |
MY SON WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 KIA OPTIMA AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FELL OFF. THE WHOLE FRAME RUSTED FROM INSIDE OUT CAUSING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FALL OFF. *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 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 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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