2002 Kia Optima Review

2002 Kia Optima is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 186.20 in length and 55.50 in height. Made in South Korea, 2002 Kia Optima has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 16,549 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2002 Kia Optima. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 17.20 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 20 - 21 of gasoline in the city and 20 - 21 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Optima
Trims Available: 4
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $16,549 USD
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY
Tires: 205/60R15
Tank Size: 17 gallon

Kia Optima 2002 Trims

2002 Kia Optima SE

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY

2002 Kia Optima LX

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY

2002 Kia Optima LX V6

Engine: 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

2002 Kia Optima SE V6

Engine: 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • KNAGD126X25178107
  • KNAGD126X25163977
  • KNAGD126025180514
  • KNAGD126825171477
  • KNAGD126X25131725
  • KNAGD126525101631
  • KNAGD126225171751
  • KNAGD126825144845
  • KNAGD126425177518
  • KNAGD126X25151795
  • KNAGD126X25158813
  • KNAGD126125151815
  • KNAGD126925171634
  • KNAGD126925123812
  • KNAGD126225106964
  • KNAGD126225144503
  • KNAGD126625156637
  • KNAGD126025171263

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 03V067000 started on /Date(1046754000000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence: INTERNAL GAPS WITHIN THE CASES ALLOWED EPOXY TO CONTACT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, WHICH RESULTED IN CRACKING OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR. A DAMAGED CKP CAPACITOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CKP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall 04V180000 started on /Date(1081742400000-0400)/.

Summary: SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence: FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall 09V183000 started on /Date(1243396800000-0400)/.

Summary: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE STATES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. OVER TIME, SUCH SUBFRAME CORROSION NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN LEAD TO WHEEL MISALIGNMENT AND/OR OTHER NOTICEABLE STRESS IN STEERING, OR ACCELERATED ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR.

Consequence: CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: KMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2002 Kia Optima look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2002 Kia Optima’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 - 21 miles, which is higher then 2001 Kia Optima.

The 2002 Kia Optima is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2002 Kia Optima that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2002 Kia Optima is its excellent fuel economy. 2002 Kia Optima has a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 20 - 21/27 - 28 mpg city/highway.

Kia All models of 2002

Kia Optima

$14,899 - $18,849
20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio

$14,899 - $18,849
20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio CINCO

$14,899 - $18,849
20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sedona

$14,899 - $18,849
20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Spectra

$14,899 - $18,849
20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sportage

$14,899 - $18,849
20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

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