2001 Kia Optima rust / corrosion reports
42 NHTSA complaints describe rust, corrosion and paint failures on the 2001 Kia Optima — roughly 29% of all complaints for this model year.
42
Rust / corrosion reports
29%
share of complaints
110,000 mi
median mileage in rust / corrosion reports (38 with odometer)
Components reported on this vehicle
Rust / corrosion in other Optima years
| 2015 Optima | 27 |
| 2014 Optima | 15 |
| 2013 Optima | 32 |
| 2004 Optima | 12 |
| 2003 Optima | 10 |
| 2002 Optima | 28 |
Other symptoms owners describe on the 2001 Kia Optima
Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2001 Kia Optima report before drawing conclusions.