2001 Kia Optima body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 37 complaints for the 2001 Kia Optima, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
I have a 2001 kia and on july 5 2009 I was driving down the road when I was pushed over to the left lane and my tire has detached from the frame it messed up my bumper and the hole underneath of my car was damaged.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for scheduled maintenance, when the vehicle was placed on the lift, the mechanic noticed that the sub frame was severely rusted and the determined that the vehicle should not be driven. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Kia Optima
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Latches & locks 16 complaints