Kia Optima Problems 2002

Common Problems with 2002 Kia Optima

Retrospectively, the 2002 Kia Optima had 84 complaints, and 19% of issues had something to do with SUSPENSION problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Kia Optima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Kia Optima fall into the category of SUSPENSION. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

SUSPENSION 16 AIR BAGS 13 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 STEERING 6 STRUCTURE 4 WHEELS 4 ENGINE 4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 EQUIPMENT 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 SEAT BELTS 1 POWER TRAIN 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Worst 2002 Kia Optima Problems

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

AIR BAGS
2002 Kia Optima July 6, 2006 Victims: 2

Dt*: the contact stated that there were two accidents with the vehicle where the air bag did not deploy. in the first accident, in 2003, none of the...

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2002 Kia Optima September 13, 2004 Victims: 1 Mileage: 44185 miles

Dt: 2002 kia optima lx. there is an electrical problem with the vehicle. the lights will start to flicker, and then the vehicle will lose power and...

RETRACTOR
2002 Kia Optima June 2, 2004 Victims: 1 Mileage: 8000 miles

While at a complete stop because of road construction, the consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle at 40 mph. upon impact, none of the...

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