Common Problems with 2001 Kia Optima

Retrospectively, the 2001 Kia Optima had 83 complaints, and 18% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2001 Kia Optima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2001 Kia Optima fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 15 SUSPENSION 10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 WHEELS 5 STRUCTURE 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 EQUIPMENT 2 SEAT BELTS 2 POWER TRAIN 2 STEERING 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 TIRES 1 SEATS 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 ENGINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Worst 2001 Kia Optima Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2001 Kia Optima November 3, 2003 Victims: 3

My son hit a truck from behind at 35mph. he was driving my 2001 kia optima. the seatbelts did not lock when hit the brakes and the air bags did not...

AIR BAGS
2001 Kia Optima November 10, 2002 Victims: 1

I was involved in a crash on nov 02. i was broadsided by a truck (f150 type veh.) in an intersection. as a result, my roof bowed and the entire driver...

AIR BAGS
2001 Kia Optima September 4, 2002 Victims: 1

This vehicle was involved in an off centered collision that resulted in vehicle being totaled. none of the four air bags deployed, even after the ext...

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