Common Problems with 2005 Kia Optima

Retrospectively, the 2005 Kia Optima had 141 complaints, and 44% of issues had something to do with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2005 Kia Optima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2005 Kia Optima fall into the category of LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 62 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29 AIR BAGS 19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5 SEAT BELTS 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 VISIBILITY 1 EQUIPMENT 1 STEERING 1 SEATS 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Worst 2005 Kia Optima Problems

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

FRONTAL
2005 Kia Optima September 2, 2005 Victims: 2 Mileage: 200 miles

Dt: 2005 kia optima. the consumer's vehicle was rear ended and was pushed into the vehicle in front of hers. the vehicle that hit her was totaled....

DOOR
2005 Kia Optima January 23, 2013 Victims: 1

I have had to take my car twice now to get my driver side door open, i have been having to climb in from the passenger side of my car and i have hurt...

AIR BAGS
2005 Kia Optima August 27, 2005 Victims: 1

On 8/27/05, about 1:30 p.m. roberta seals was involved in a semi-head-on collision with an 85 chevy blazer traveling approximatley 35-40mph. roberta...

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