When I first brought the car and drove it, the lights became dim in the inside and the headlights. The radio turned off and on, took it to dealer 4-5 times for problem and they could find nothing wrong. The car doesn't pick up spend when going over hills not even little ones. The gas needle does not read full even when the tank is practically overflowing with gas. Reading a full tank of gas happens every once in a while. Check engine light comes on . Have taken to shop and was told that my spend sensor is going out and that is why the car is going from 1st to 3rd gear and skips 2nd altogether I've only had the car for one year the warrinty is gone and I was never offered the extended warrinty and really didn't think of it since the car was only 4 yr old. Back brakes have also gone out at least I think so they started grinding with no warning 2 days ago I'm going to have them checked this weekend. Air (never used befoe this summer)doesn't get cold like it should. Door lock making a crazy sound on drivers side, believe the motor is going out on power locks they also tend to not want to unlock sometimes. Atenna broke.air bag light came on and won't turn off. Also how can I find out if any recall items have been fixed on my car or not or if they still need to be replaced.
2001 Kia Optima: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 143 complaints about the 2001 Kia Optima describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Dt: consumer purchased vehicle in february , 2005 and the brakes squealed when vehicle was bought. Consumer took vehicle to dealer and had some repair done, including the front brakes. However rear brakes squealed. Dealer cleaned rear brakes and adjusted them twice. On last trip to dealer he stated that there was nothing they could do, and consumer would just have to deal with the squeal. Dealer said that there was a technical service bulletin on the rear brake problem, and dealer stated they could put new backing on brakes for $269, but this may not fix problem.
I've taken my 2001 kia optima into the shop going at least 6 times. My brakes are a problem. They squeak and my front end vibrates. The dealer, galeana kia, says there's nothing wrong with the car, just brake dust. They've tried to fix it, but the problem comes back. Kia gave me 500 dollars (customer satisfaction money) and they said they'd fix the problem. I took the money, but the problem continues. Don't know what to do. Bought car with 18 miles on it... And started having problems right away. Car now has 20 thousand miles.
When the brakes are applied, the rear brakes have been squealing like nothing I have ever heard. Brakes were checked out at a local brake shop and recommended replacement of the rear brakes. At that time the car only had 15,000 miles on it. It now has 29,000 miles on it and the noise is even louder. I contacted the dealer and they said if there isn't anything wrong with the brakes I would have to pay for the brake check and the replacement of the rear brakes. Brakes don't normally go bad that fast unless something is wrong!!
I have took my car in numerous time for the squeking brakes. Also, the thermostat has been replaced for the 4th time. I have had my car since nov of 2001. Since then I have had it in the dealer ship about 10 times. I have taken it to 2 different dealers. The brakes they just blow out and say it is mettalic dust. That I need to clear them out when the car is washed. The squeak still comes back. They have also told me it is the humidity doing this. The thermostat has been replaced for the 4th time today. Also, I have had problems with my locks and enigne light coming on all the time. I have had problems with the air bag light also. The car has been nothing but problems. I have notified the kia consumer customer services no help at all. My complaints go back about 1 yr. It all started in jan of 2002
While applying brakes there is a loud squeaking noise coming from wheels. Dealership is aware of problem.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Kia Optima grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2001 Kia Optima?
6 of 143 owner complaints about the 2001 Kia Optima (4%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Kia Optima?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Kia Optima
Airbag light 17Stalling 13Ball joint 10Check engine light 10Door locks 10No deployment 9Headlights 5
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