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2004 Kia optima Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Kia optima

Latches & Locks
59
Electrical
40
Structure
31
Airbags
22
Suspension
17
Engine
12
Other
9
Fuel System
8
Steering
7
Brakes
5
Powertrain
5
Seat Belts
4

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 16, 2006SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRIND...
Nov 15, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI PURCHASED A NEW KIA OPTIMA IN 2004. IN 2005 THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE SMELLED LIKE BURNT RUBBER. I...
Dec 28, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI RECENTLY PURCHASED A KIA OPTIMA 2004, ON DECEMBER 28,2005 I NOTICE A PIERCING NOISE COMING FROM T...
Dec 13, 2004SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY A...
Sep 15, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE CONSUMER LOST ...

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