2002 Kia Optima suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 22 complaints for the 2002 Kia Optima, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 125,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 125,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
My son was driving our 2002 kia optima and wheel assembly fell off. The whole frame rusted from inside out causing the lower control arm to fall off.
While I was driving I had noticed that the car was pulling to the right. I had new tires and an alignment done 5-6 weeks prior, so I returned to the shop and they looked at everything and the front end was out of alignment. The shop looked further to see what caused this and found that the right front frame area was rusted and cracked. They advised me that the car was not save and that I should contact kia.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Kia Optima
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints