Kia Optima 2002
Model Optima made in 2002 by Kia got 174 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, brakes and communications. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4, 2.7.
Model 2002
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 20/27/22 | 22/34.1/26.1804 | Regular | 1024 | MIDSIZE CARS | |
| 2.4 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 21/28/24 | 23.3/36.3/27.7764 | Regular | 938 | MIDSIZE CARS | |
| 2.7 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 18/24/20 | 20.2/30.4/23.7923 | Regular | 1125 | MIDSIZE CARS | |
| 2.7 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 19/26/21 | 20.6/32.7/24.7155 | Regular | 1071 | MIDSIZE CARS |
Parts
| Part name | No. recalls | No. bulletins | No. investigations | No. complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 17 | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | 11 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | 7 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 1 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | 2 | ||
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 19 | ||
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 10 | ||
| BRAKES | 1 | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS | 1 | |||
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 8 | |||
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | |||
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | |||
| SEATS | 1 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | |||
| STEERING | 5 | |||
| TIRES | 1 | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | |||
| VISIBILITY | 2 | |||
| WHEELS | 3 |
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | FT PAYNE | KIA CROWN | ||
| AL | HUNTSVILLE | HUNTSVILLE KIA | 256-217-1700 | |
| CA | DALY CITY | 94014 | HONDA OF SERRAMONTE | |
| CA | LOS ANGELES | 90005 | HOUSE OF KIA | |
| CA | SAN LEANDRO | 94577 | MARINA SQUARE AUTO CENTER | 5103474000 |
| GA | DULUTH | GWINNETT PLACE KIA | ||
| IL | MATTESON | 60443 | MILLER KIA | |
| IN | ANDERSON | PAYTON WELLS | ||
| IN | MERRILLVILLE | 46410 | SOUTHLAKE NISSAN/KIA | |
| LA | NEW ORLEANS | UNKNOWN | KIA OF NEW ORLEANS | |
| MA | NORWOOD | 02062 | BOCH KIA | 781-255-6444 |
| MA | SOMERSET | GESNER AUTO GROUP | ||
| MI | CANTON | 48188 | DICK SCOTT | 734-397-9900 |
| MN | DULUTH | FREEWAY AUTO KIA OF DULUTH | ||
| MN | ROCHESTER | 55901 | PARK PLACE MOTORS | 800-745-1358 |
| NC | CHARLOTTE | 28212 | FOLGER KIA | |
| NC | CHARLOTTE | 28227 | FOLGER'S AUTOMOTIVE | 704 536 9635 |
| NC | CHARLOTTE | 28212 | FOLGERS KIA | 704-536-9635 |
| NC | GREENSBORO | 27407 | CROWN KIA | |
| NV | HENDERSON | 89014 | COUTESY IMPORTS | |
| NV | LAS VEGAS | 89104 | BUDGET CAR RENTAL SALES | 702-457-2277 |
| NY | BRONX | 10475 | TOYOTA OF THE BRONX | 718-655-1800 |
| NY | FRANKLIN SQUARE | BLACK STAR | ||
| OH | RAVENNA | 44266 | COURTESY | |
| PA | EAST PETERSBURG | HENRY MEARIG KIA | ||
| PA | LANGHORNE | LANGHORNE KIA | ||
| PA | MCMURRAY | 15317 | SOUTH HILLS CHRYSLER JEEP | 724-941-4300 |
| SC | ANDERSON | 29621 | UPSTATE KIA | 864-328-0542 |
| SC | COLUMBIA | 29210 | GALEANA CHRYSLER, JEEP & KIA | 803-779-7300 |
| TX | ARLINGTON | BUZZ POST | ||
| WA | SEATTLE | BILL PIERRE FORD | ||
| WA | TACOMA | 98499 | KIA OF WASHINGTON |