2007 Kia Optima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Kia Optima, 2% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air bag just came on a couple days ago . It hasn't been in an accident or anything. The suspension is rough when driving over the smallest thing in the road. Sometimes it just makes a little jump when it tasked gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11301600, filed 2020-01, 167,000 miles“Kia Optima 2006.5 from day of new car purchase in dec 2006, car has had a front end problem that results in excessive noise, vibration, and a clunking sound when the vehicle strikes a series of bumps in the road. Dealer and other owners acknowledge this is typical of most vehicles in this model year. I am concerned that I could lose control if the condition deteriorates further while traveling at highway speeds. Dealer did replace the front struts a month after the vehicle was purchased, but the condition persists. Vehicle now has 12000 miles on the odometer.”
NHTSA complaint #10285843, filed 2009-09“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Optima. When driving on uneven pavement, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear driver side control arm fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. ..updated 11/05/15”
NHTSA complaint #10762587, filed 2015-09, 89,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 26 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 2% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 8% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 21 | 20% |
| 2001 | 28 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 Kia Optima
65 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Kia Optima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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