2004 Kia Optima Cruise Control Problems
2 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
While driving on the highway with cruise control engaged, your steering wheel cruise control buttons stopped working — pressing the cancel and set buttons had no effect. Your car continued at the preset speed until you tapped the brake pedal, which did cancel the cruise control. The issue likely involves the cruise control switch assembly on the steering wheel or its electrical connections.
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO SOME TREES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ALWAYS BEEN UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.