2006 Kia Optima: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 11, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 240,000 miles · KY

I have an 06 optima (06.5/ ms) 2.4 engine but the problem im having juging from kia internet forums is spread acros meney years and models it is an intermitant engine stall it can happen at any time ive had it happen at 65mph on interstate this is followed by a series of start stall then it will run fine for a while ive had a complete wire harness check reaced several sensors and other parts nothing has cured the problem it should be recalled and repaired by kia before some one gets hurt not after.this is a totally random happening

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Engine · 108,386 miles · OK

My car stalled while driving then all sudden it stalled, I started again then stalled again. I called the tow truck and towed to the auto repair, my car has a vehicle recalls. The dealerships refused to fixed it the recalls, they told me I have to pay full costs about $5,000 for new engine. They won't fixed the recalls. I found out there was huge complaints against dealerships of kia . I filed a lawsuits against the dealerships for refused to fix my car. 2 recalls air bags/engine. The dealerships don't want to fix the recalls , they force me to pay for huge repairs. I had to pay rental car and towing services.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Engine · FL

You can start it up. Drive it for a little bit, but as soon as you make a stop or slow down, it will stall. Changed the oil, all fluids. It still does the same thing. So I am afraid to drive it.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Engine · 5,033 miles · IN

Car purchased new 3/1/2006. At mileage 5,033 and to current 16,675 belts and pulleys problem exists.. The problem has been confirmed by a tech expert that the mfr and customer agreed to allow inspect the car. A recurring drive belt tensioner and drive belt problem still exists after several belts and tensioner have been replaced.....5 confirmed repairs. It has been expressed to the manufacturer that we do not feel safe driving a car in a state of disrepair. We are afraid the tensioner or belt may fail during operation. If this happens, the motor can be severely damaged. Power steering, water pump and all electrical cease to function. This is the explanation I have from a kia rep on audio. The manufacture claims there are no verifiable warranty concerns and the loud noise at start up and constant squealing and chirping while driving are normal. The kia rep also claims on the audio that these parts have never failed on there cars. The technical expert also confirmed a surging problem still exists even though the mfr states they can not duplicate it. The first time the surge & stall problem was repaired (9/23/2006) it was already a tsb issued by mfr to nhsta in dec 2004 for model 2006 with regards to a canister vac.

Filed Jan 18, 2007 · Engine · 10,000 miles · FL

Tl* - on 11/8/06, the contact stated she was driving down the highway at approximately 75 MPH. The road conditions were dry. The oil pump exploded and cracked the engine block. There were no warning signs. The vehicle is a 2006 kia optima. The mileage at the time of failure was 10,123 miles. The vehicle was towed away. The dealer replaced the short block on the engine. The contact received the vehicle back on 12/11/06 and on 12/14/06 the vehicle stalled in the road. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the engine head was replaced. The contact stated that she continues to have problems with the vehicle, she hears a tapping noise, the vehicle runs rough when driving at speeds over 40 MPH.

Filed Oct 25, 2006 · Fuel system · 292 miles · FL

I have a 2006 kia optima that was just purchased 2 months ago. It has a problem stalling when coming to a stop. I have had it looked at by the dealer several times and the could not duplicate the problem. I also work at the same dealership. One of the last times this happened I almost hit a business sign turning a corner. I believe the dealer and kia are not doing all they should since I work there. They only looked at the vehicle one time and only checked a couple of things. I have been in the car business almost 20 years and I am not satisfied with what they have done. The factory rep. For kia did not really care. His name is [xxx]. I do not feel safe driving this car. Before I purchased vehicle the dealer had already had to repair the fuel pump on the vehicle. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 9, 2006 · Engine · 6,119 miles · IN

After driving approx. 200 miles I stopped for a meal. Approx. 30 minutes later I started my kia optima (2006). It ran very rough then stalled & died. I had planned to stop at winery approx. 3-4 miles from cafe I ate at. I started car again. Drove to winery and as I pulled into parking slot, car ran rough & died again. I went back to shell station across from cafe I ate at. Called kia roadside asst. Car was taken to kia dealership in peoria,il. Service dept found misfire and changed crank sensor. Also performed other tests with regards to fuel pressure, etc. Retrieved car the following sat 9/30/06. Approx. 100 miles later that day on way to indianapolis, we stopped at museum. Started car approx. 2 hours later, car ran excessively rough at start up , but did not die this time. Drove back to indianapolis. Informed kia and took car to local kia dealer on 10/3/06. Car did not display symptoms until later in the day approx. 2-3 p.m. When I drove back in after start up while running errands. Service dept did notice misfire at that time. I am now waiting on a loaner car from kia, so my car can go in for testing to find problem. Kia authorized waiting ref#k1230868 on 10/4/06.