2001 Kia Optima Engine cooling Problems

“The front frame and many components of my 2001 Kia Optima have completely rusted out. It currently has 50,000 miles on it and has had many problems since I purchased it. Check engine light is pretty much on every day. I was told it was something to do with the gas cap, although that never really came up as the reason, there was more than that- resulting in multiple repairs. The o2 sensor has gone twice, the brakes have corroded so badly my repairman had to hit them off to remove them. I had to replace all of the brake lines since they all rusted out. …”

“I purchased my brand new car on august 31,2001. I started having electrical problems 9 months after I bought it. I now have a list of problems from electrical to check engine light, fuel sensors, 2 new batteries etc. I have a long long list of repairs that nobody can seem to fix. I am told the problem has been fixed and then my check engine light comes back on and I am told there are additional problems. Meanwhile, I have been stranded on the highway due to these problems, I have had to be towed out of my own driveway to due the electrical problems. …”

“Driving and car just died with no warning. Engine is seized. Getting a hard time from dealership because we do our own maintenance. Rep approved taking the engine apart to see what problem is. Dealer put 3 gallons of antifreeze in and it went right out the tailpipe. Oil changed and antifreeze checked a week before incident. Want me to pay $7 a day rental and put me in a rio or spectra. I have an Optima not a little matchbox car. I should get a free loaner because top tech is out and it may take longer than usual to do repairs, if repairs are approved.”

“Vehicle stalled 3 times while driving on the highway. Vehicle was towed to a dealership, who indicated that the timing belt disintegrated, and the crankshaft position sensor went out. The recall 03v067000 wa sissued on the crankshaft position sensor but only for vehicles equipped with a v6 engine. This vehicle was equipped with a v4 engine.”

“While driving 15 - 20 MPH vehicle just quit in its track. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, where consumer was told that this vehicle was being recalled for the crank shaft position sensor recall 03v067000. Consumer then contacted the manufacturer, who indicated that this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.”