2004 Kia Optima suspension problems

Filed Feb 11, 2025 · Suspension · NY

Had some noise coming from the front of the car, had my mechanic look at it, he said we needed a control arm. When he took off the cover to replace the control arm, he found the sub frame had rotten and was cracking. As I looked online, I saw that KIA had a recall for this issue. When I contacted KIA, their response was "as my car is not under warranty, they are not required to repair the car" The car in question has 70, 558 miles on it. We are the 2nd owner.

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Airbags, Driver assistance · NY

I was repairing brakelines, while observing under carriage I noticed suspension rust, frame. Looked up recalls and this is one. I included screenshot of proog

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Suspension · 57,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection due to severe corrosion of the subframe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension) as a possible solution to the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000. ..updated 05/05/17 *bf

Filed Oct 24, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 124,000 miles · MA

Sub frame rot leading to poor handling , tire wear, bad engine performance. The rotted supframe is separating from body, causing poor performance. The car is performing poorly at all speeds. Not safe...

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Suspension · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. While driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension). The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Suspension · 68,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle veered to the right. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the suspension frame on the passenger side tire was rusted and the tire was disconnecting from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 2/24/15*cn updated 03/02/15

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · MI

The federal safety agency campaign number is 09v183000 and the component is suspension. I was told that the recall portion for my vehicle was performed but only as an inspection by glassman kia, southfield michigan, in july 2009. I experienced the actual corrosion of the front sub-frame but thank god I did not have a crash. I am told by kmc that there is a possibility they may not fix the car. I have an appointment at glassman tomorrow, july 17, 2014.

Filed Jan 8, 2014 · Suspension · 78,603 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle would drift when driving various speeds. The mechanic discovered there was severe corrosion on the sub fram which would need to be replaced. The contact was informed by the dealer that the remedy for the federal safety agency campaign number 09v183000 (suspension) had already been performed on the vehicle prior to the contact's purchase. The remedy included an inspection of the sub frame, drilling holes into the sub frame and applying a sealant coating. The contact indicated that the remedy was insufficient and did not prevent the defect from occurring. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 78,603.

Filed Nov 5, 2013 · Suspension · 73,615 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they noticed rust on the passenger's side subframe rail. The vehicle was previously inspected under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v183000 (suspension) but no repair was required. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,615. ..updated 12-30-13

Filed Aug 10, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 102,800 miles · SC

The passenger wheel came off the car as my son was backing out of a parking space at a grocery store. I bought this car new. That part of the car had never been worked on. The car had to be towed to a garage for repair. Kia used glue on life a support nut on a ball joint, where they should have used a cotter pin. I have bought four (4) kias. These cars are still in the family. The kia I drive daily is identical (except being automatic) to the one that the wheel came off.