2001 Kia Optima suspension problems

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 190,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. While driving approximately 30 MPH in the rain, the vehicle swerved to the right. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front end needed to be aligned. The vehicle was not repaired because the front subframe was corroded and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Suspension · 236,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. The contact stated that while the vehicle being inspected by an independent mechanic, the mechanic stated that the axle had fractured due to severe corrosion on the motor mount brackets. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension). The manufacturer was contact and informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 236,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Suspension · 82,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. The vehicle was previously included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The technician did not find corrosion of the frame at that time and did not perform any repair. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to pull to the sides. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the sub frame was fractured on the front passenger side destroying the axel and tie rods. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2012 · Suspension · KS

2001 kia optima. Consumer writes in regards to sub-frame recall. *smd the consumer believed he was treated unfairly and charged exorbitant repair charges that should have been included in the recall. On october 25, 2012, as the consumer's girlfriend was driving the vehicle, the sub-frame collapsed. The vehicle was towed to the nearest repair facility, where it was determined the vehicle was not repairable. The vehicle was then towed to a kia dealership. The dealership agreed to replace the sub-frame, but they stated they would not repair any other damage caused as a result of the separation. The consumer was informed he would be responsible for the tow charges, plus an additional $1,100-$1,150 to repair other rusty areas under the vehicle. The consumer believed that any subsequent damages caused by the sub-frame corrosion and separation should be included in the recall repairs that were needed to make the vehicle road worthy.

Filed Nov 18, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 210,000 miles · SC · crash

As I was leaving my neighborhood, my car drifted to the right and fell on top of the right front tire. After inspection of the car, we noticed that there was a hole in the subframe where the suspension broke apart. Insurance informed me of recall sc075 and not kia. Insurance will not cover because of recall and kia will not cover because they did not recall it, they say.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Suspension · 122,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would veer to the right independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnose that due to the moisture from the air conditioner the cross bar became corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v183000 (suspension:front). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 122,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2012 · Suspension · 157,930 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. The contact stated that the driver was driving 65 MPH when the front passenger side of the vehicle collapsed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact noticed that the tire was stuck to the side of the vehicle and the fender well was damaged. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The dealer was notified and they stated that there were no warranties covering the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 157,930.

Filed Apr 3, 2012 · Suspension · 142,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair and they detected the sub frame completely rusted. In addition, the front driver's side wheel assembly separated from the sub frame. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v183000 (suspension: front). The vehicle was ineligible under the recall due to not being currently registered or originally sold in the states mentioned in the recall. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2011 · Suspension · 132,993 miles · KS

While driving in a neighborhood, my daughter heard a loud "pop" and then the car came to a stop and shuddered. I got there and did a quick look and I noticed the driver side inside cv joint had failed and was leaking the grease out of the boot. We towed it home and was able to jack the car up and get a better view of the area and noticed the lower arm of suspension had pulled from the rusted frame. Looks like the same thing is happening on the passenger side. I came in to look up parts needed and found the recall info #09v183000 that showed the same exact problem we have but doesn't include kansas??? I actually bought this in missouri, which is included??? I believe this should be covered. Please reply asap.

Filed Dec 14, 2011 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH when the front passenger tire bent inward abnormally. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the sub-frame had caved in. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised the contact that the vehicle would be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v183000 (suspension:front). There was additional damage to the struts as a result of the failure but the dealer refused to perform any repairs outside of what was stated would be repaired in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 02/09/12