NHTSA — Engine Problems

2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,500 miles

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2001 Kia Optima engine problems

engine problem

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2001 Kia Optima Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 282023

Optima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My airbag light on and I've check the fuses in it, Not it, ,, My AC, . The drivers door lock, Oxagen senser Crank Shaft,

- Cottonwood , CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 132012

Optima

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change when she was advised that there was a hole in the engine cradle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they stated that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.

- Omaha , NE, USA

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