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Problems with 2002 Kia Optima FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

On average, the 2002 Kia Optima starts to “feel” problems with the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and its various aspects after 87 898 miles.

Components Affected by FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Issues

We have classified the 3 complaints from 2002 Kia Optima about FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE into the following categories.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1

Recently reported FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problems on 2002 Kia Optima

I have also been stated as "not included". 2002 kia optima v6 lx. the vehicle shakes my entire body upon braking. radio turns on and off. radio goes from cd1 error to fm. lights flicker, air shuts off. im almost not able to pump gas anymore. pump handle continuously clicks off. its pathetic that i am now afraid to drive to work!! i have actually called in for fear of it just deciding to completely stall. *tr

After buying the vehicle from a auto dealer between july 2 and july 5 ...this vehicle began to have many problems like the audio receiver switch from radio to cd on its own,doors locks on its own,rpm runs to 4000 going 45mph after a hard jerk assuming that i was hit by a other car the air bag light came on after that 2 hard jerks while driving,,(they didn't even deployed) can not pump gas due to fuel keeps over flowing when its barely empty ....its been a living ?!@#$% and i'm still paying for the car....is it legal for a dealership to sell a vehicle like this. *tr

Recall on fuel cut valve was installed at 33,000 miles on vehicle - at 77,000 vehicle failed - found out from another dealer (greystoke) that recall fuel cut valve had been installed incorrectly. *nm

Vehicle hesitates when pressing on the gas. it takes approximately 5-10 seconds before the vehicle responds to depression of accelerator pedal consumer indicates that she has almost been rear-ended due to stalling without warning. *ak

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