# 2018 Kia Optima - Front end issues

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-front-end-issues/182658>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** kia\
**Created:** [February 24, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-front-end-issues/182658 "2022-02-24T01:55:57Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Technopimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Technopimp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Technopimp)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-front-end-issues/182658/1 "2022-02-24T01:55:57Z")

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Front end movement & noise while going over bumps.

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2022, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-front-end-issues/182658/2 "2022-02-24T02:12:32Z")

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My crystal ball says … you should get that checked out.

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**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-front-end-issues/182658/3 "2022-02-24T02:13:16Z")

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My nonmechanic mind says your front struts are bad. And since they’re a wear-and-tear item it’s unlikely your warranty is much use. But you can always take it to a dealer anyway.

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-front-end-issues/182658/4 "2022-02-24T02:35:35Z")

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[Kia Optima: Bad Sway Bar Links (Common Symptoms) | Drivetrain Resource (700r4transmissionhq.com)](https://www.700r4transmissionhq.com/kia-optima-bad-sway-bar-link-symptoms/)

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**Author:** ![Vanman1920](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Vanman1920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vanman1920)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2022, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-front-end-issues/182658/5 "2022-02-24T02:40:55Z")

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I second the bad sway bar links. However, there may be another underlying issue, loose tie rod ends as well possibly.