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2001 Kia optima Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Kia optima has 3 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Kia optima

Suspension
28
Structure
24
Airbags
22
Engine
19
Brakes
11
Electrical
10
Powertrain
8
Speed Control
5
Latches & Locks
4
Other
3
Visibility
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 3, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE FRONT K FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTED AND MAKES LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS AFFECTED THE...
May 1, 2002EQUIPMENTA/C SYSTEM TAKES 15 MINUTES TO START BLOWING COLD AIR AND EVEN THEN AIR IS NOT AS COLD AS IT SHOULD ...
Jan 27, 1997UNKNOWN OR OTHERAUTO; KIA; OPTIMA ...................TIME AND CHAIN ,GEAR WEARS OUT ,DUE TO COLD WEATHER, LOOSING B...

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