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2002 Kia Optima Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2002 Kia Optima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
Production Years for Series : 2001 - 2005
Weight : 3157 lbs | 1431.991 kg
Inline 4
Displacement : 2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.
Power : 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 4500 RPM
V 6
Displacement : 2700 cc | 164.8 cu in. | 2.7 L.
Power : 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Transmission:
5 Manual

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Mfr Report Date20000909
NHTSA Campaign ID03V067000
SummaryON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.
ConsequenceINTERNAL 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.
RemedyDEALERS 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.
NotesKIA'S RECALL NUMBER IS SC021.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Manufacturer

KIA MOTORS CORPORATION

Mfr Report Date20001006
NHTSA Campaign ID09V183000
SummaryKIA 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.
ConsequenceCORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
RemedyKMC 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.
NotesKMC'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. SC075.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Mfr Report Date20011001
NHTSA Campaign ID04V180000
SummarySOME 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.
ConsequenceFUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
RemedyDEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
NotesKIA RECALL NO. SCO38.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
2002 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $42,409
Avg. Home : $228,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $1.61

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2002 Kia Optima? A: The 2002 Kia Optima has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2002 Kia Optima? A: The 2002 Kia Optima has a length of 186.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2002 Kia Optima? A: The 2002 Kia Optima has a width of 71.70 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2002 Kia Optima? A: The 2002 Kia Optima was a .

Q: What engines did the 2002 Kia Optima have? A: The 2002 Kia Optima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 4500 RPM
  • V 6 (2700 cc | 164.8 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 2002 Kia Optima have? A: The 2002 Kia Optima had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.

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