Major Problems with Kia Optima - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Kia Optima model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2013, for instance, is the worst year for the Optima. Older Optima vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Kia Optima Problems

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2008 Kia Optima December 31, 2015 Victims: 6

Police request for vehicle inspection of 2008 kia optima. the information is being provided by the detective of winchester police department in winchester tn...updated*bf local law enforcement request for assistance with an alleged sudden unintended acceleration incident that resulted in multiple fatalities. the driver of the 2008 kia optima was traveling at a high speed in the area of 90 mph. the driver traveled down the turning lane and struck a 2003 ford windstar from the rear. the ford windstar was pushed across the intersection into a third vehicle which was stopped in the turning lane. the kia ...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2008 Kia Optima December 31, 2015 Victims: 6

Letter from congressman desjarlais re the winchester police department requesting assistance with an issue involving the dot. the operator of the impacting vehicle stated her 2008 kia optima accelerated out of control. *smd please mark this document for deletion. it is being replaced with document number 10838296. *cw the consumer rear ended a minivan and was pushed across the intersection, into a third vehicle. upon further investigation of the kia optima, the speedometer was stuck at 93 mph and the rmp's were stuck at 4500. the ignition was stuck in the accessory position and the gear ...

ENGINE
2013 Kia Optima July 26, 2016 Victims: 5 Mileage: 33600 miles

My 2013 kia optima has had difficulty remaining in a sraight line on the freeway. tends to pull left and right. the rate of travel is aprox. 45-65mph. there is also a problem with "oversteering" when i attempt to return to the center of the lane. i had been driving my other car for 29yrs, and i assumed that newer cars may have been differnt, such as being more sensitive with steering. i have almost had a collision on the freeway because there are also blind spots in several areas of the kia otima. this time i did end up ...

What is the most common problem with Kia Optima?

Overall the worst problem with Kia Optima relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Optima years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 974 STEERING 482 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 384 AIR BAGS 348 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 244 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 228 POWER TRAIN 208 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 167 BODY 158 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 146 SERVICE BRAKES 112 SUSPENSION 110 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 109 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 61 VISIBILITY/WIPER 54 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 52 FRONTAL 49 WHEELS 45 SEAT BELTS 43 FRAME AND MEMBERS 43 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 36 VISIBILITY 35 DOOR 35 FRONT 33 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 32 LATCH 31 SEATS 31 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 25 HEADLIGHTS 24 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 23 TIRES 19 STRUCTURE 18 ENGINE 16 EQUIPMENT 12 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 9 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 9 SIDE/WINDOW 9 SIDEWALL 8 AIR CONDITIONER 7 WIRING 7 ROTOR 7 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 7 IGNITION 6 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 6 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 5 CRANKCASE (PCV) 5 COOLING SYSTEM 5 TREAD/BELT 5 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 5 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 5 ELECTRICAL 5 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 4 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 4 TANK ASSEMBLY 4 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 4 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 4 WINDSHIELD 3 FUEL PUMP 3 DRIVELINE 3 MECHANICAL 3 PARKING BRAKE 3 GASOLINE 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 3 RACK AND PINION 3 STARTER ASSEMBLY 3 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 3 HORN 3 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 3 FRONT 2 DISC 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM 2 RETRACTOR 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 MODULE 2 PADS 2 CHILD SEAT 2 INTERIOR 2 SWITCH 2 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 LOWER BALL JOINT 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 HEAD RESTRAINT 2 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 2 TRUNK LID 2 CABLES 2 ANTILOCK 2 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 2 INFLATOR MODULE 2 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 DELIVERY 1 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 DRUM 1 REAR/OTHER 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 HEATER CORE 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 SWITCH 1 CALIPER 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 RECLINER 1 ANCHORAGE 1 REAR 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 STORAGE 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 RACK 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 SWITCH 1 MOTOR 1 POWER ADJUST 1 EXTERIOR 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 LOCK 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 LATCH 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 LOWER ARM 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 LPG SYSTEMS 1 ROTOR 1 VALVE 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 EXTERNAL 1 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 1 LATCH STRAP 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 WARNINGS 1 AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 1
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