Kia Optima Problems 2003

Common Problems with 2003 Kia Optima

Retrospectively, the 2003 Kia Optima had 122 complaints, and 40% of issues had something to do with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2003 Kia Optima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2003 Kia Optima fall into the category of LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 49 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 AIR BAGS 10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7 SUSPENSION 7 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4 POWER TRAIN 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 STRUCTURE 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 VISIBILITY 1 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 STEERING 1 WHEELS 1 TIRES 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 ENGINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Worst 2003 Kia Optima Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

INFLATOR MODULE
2003 Kia Optima June 28, 2006 Victims: 2 Mileage: 37000 miles

Dt*: the contact stated, while traveling through an intersection at 25 mph., the vehicle was struck on the driver's front door by a police vehicle run...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2003 Kia Optima October 28, 2003 Victims: 1 Mileage: 11000 miles

While driving 55 mph on the highway, consumer lost control of vehicle and hit the guard rail. the driver was injured and transported by ambulance to...

FRONTAL
2003 Kia Optima July 8, 2004 Victims: 1 Mileage: 5500 miles

The consumer rear ended another vehicle. the consumer was wearing his seat belt, however the air bags did not deploy. the dealer claimed that the co...

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