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2006 Kia optima Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Kia optima

Airbags
39
Electrical
19
Latches & Locks
18
Powertrain
14
Engine
11
Lights
10
Visibility
10
Structure
7
Speed Control
7
Other
6
Suspension
5
Fuel System
3
Tires
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 3, 2019SUSPENSION,WHEELSOH REAR LOWER SWING ARM SUPPORTING THE SPRING BROKE LETTING THE SPRING COME OUT OF POSITION AND LETT...
Jun 10, 2015SUSPENSIONREAR LOWER CONTROL ARM RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE IN HALF CAUSING IT TO DRAG ON THE GROUND AND THE TIR...
Apr 15, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, ...
Oct 18, 2006SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION RATTLES, BOUNCES NOT ABSORBING BUMPS AND ROAD WELL FOR A NEW CAR. TIRES SOUND HOLL...
Oct 1, 2006SUSPENSIONIMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING MY 2006 KIA OPTIMA, I NOTICED A DISTINCT "CLUNKING" SOUND EMANATING FRO...

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