Kia Motor Optima 2002
Model Optima made in 2002 by Kia Motor got 8 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2002
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| TSB-026 | 06/01/2009 | 10031006 | Kia: during a service procedure that requires the subframe to be removed from a 2001-2005 optima (ms) (v-6 or i-4), an improved service procedure has been developed to enhance service efficiency. *pe | 12/30/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| TSB-026 | 06/01/2009 | 10031006 | Kia: during a service procedure that requires the subframe to be removed from a 2001-2005 optima (ms) (v-6 or i-4), an improved service procedure has been developed to enhance service efficiency. *pe | 12/30/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 11/27/2009 | 123353 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/31/2010 | 109834 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 kia optima. while the vehicle was been serviced by her husband he noticed that the front sub frame had corrosion. the contact referenced recall 09v183000 suspension:front. she called the manufacture and was advised that her vehicle was not included in the recall because her vehicle was purchased in rhode island. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileage were 109,834. vwb | |||
| 11/27/2009 | 123353 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||