Common Problems with 2004 Kia Optima

Retrospectively, the 2004 Kia Optima had 205 complaints, and 36% of issues had something to do with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2004 Kia Optima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2004 Kia Optima fall into the category of LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 73 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41 AIR BAGS 20 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12 SUSPENSION 9 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 SEAT BELTS 6 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5 STEERING 5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4 WHEELS 4 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 ENGINE 3 POWER TRAIN 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 EQUIPMENT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 TIRES 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Worst 2004 Kia Optima Problems

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

SUSPENSION
2004 Kia Optima October 10, 2008 Victims: 2 Mileage: 68592 miles

Rt ball joint/axle broke while driving on 10 oct 08. my vehicle is a 2004 kia optima. *tr

AIR BAGS
2004 Kia Optima September 8, 2015 Victims: 1

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 kia optima. while driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal clicking noise emitted from the vehicle. the power steering fa...

FRONTAL
2004 Kia Optima September 30, 2005 Victims: 1 Mileage: 15343 miles

Dt: the airbag warning light was intermittently. the consumer had taken vehicle to the dealership to be repaired five times. the dealership was una...

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