Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Kia optima has 17 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
17
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SUSPENSION:FRONT
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONN...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Had some noise coming from the front of the car, had my mechanic look at it, he said we needed a con... |
| Mar 29, 2021 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE | I WAS REPAIRING BRAKELINES, WHILE OBSERVING UNDER CARRIAGE I NOTICED SUSPENSION RUST, FRAME. LOOKED ... |
| Feb 21, 2017 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO... |
| Oct 18, 2015 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SUB FRAME ROT LEADING TO POOR HANDLING , TIRE WEAR, BAD ENGINE PERFORMANCE. THE ROTTED SUPFRAME IS ... |
| Dec 17, 2014 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MP... |
| Nov 4, 2014 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FRO... |
| Jan 8, 2014 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT WHEN DRIVING... |
| Oct 21, 2013 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPEND... |
| Jul 30, 2012 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | THE PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF THE CAR AS MY SON WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A GROCERY STORE... |
| Aug 1, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE ... |
| Jun 19, 2011 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, AN EXTREMELY LOUD SOUND O... |
| Oct 8, 2010 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | AS DESCRIBED BY OTHERS DRIVER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT ON '04 KIA OPTIMA BROKE WITH 1 SHEARED BOLT AND ... |
| Oct 31, 2009 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TIRES | I HAVE BEEN REFUSED THE REPAIR ON MY 2004 KIA BY NO LESS THAN 3 DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE RUSTING FRONT ... |
| Oct 10, 2008 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE FRONT PASSENG... |
| Oct 10, 2008 | SUSPENSION | RT BALL JOINT/AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON 10 OCT 08. MY VEHICLE IS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. *TR |
| Aug 4, 2005 | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT IMPACTING A FIXED MEDIAN CURB. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A ... |
| Oct 20, 2003 | SUSPENSION | MY 2004 KIA OPTIMA PULLS TO THE LEFT. IT WILL PULL YOU INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. YOUR WEB PAGE DOESNO... |