2001 Kia Optima suspension problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Kia Optima — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. While driving approximately 30 mph in the rain, the vehicle swerved to the right. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front end needed to be aligned. The vehicle was not…”
filed Dec 15, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. The contact stated that while the vehicle being inspected by an independent mechanic, the mechanic stated that the axle had fractured due to severe corrosion on the motor mount brackets. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 09v183000…”
filed Nov 24, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SuspensionCampaign 09V183000 · May 27, 2009
Suspension problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Optima | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Optima | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Optima | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 Optima | 26 | 2% |
| 2012 Optima | 18 | 2% |
| 2011 Optima | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Optima | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 Optima | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.