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Problems with 2002 Kia Optima FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

On average, the 2002 Kia Optima starts to “feel” problems with the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and its various aspects after 94 049 miles.

Recently reported FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM problems on 2002 Kia Optima

I was driving on freeway engine light came on vehicle stopped engine shut off i had to coast to side of road. it quit shifting after it stalled. had to be towed home. kia dealer in ontario california can't find what is wrong they want me to pay 1600.00 to change battery cables, battery and fix shifter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia optima. the contact stated that while refueling, fuel spilled out of the fuel filler neck. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v180000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

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