Common Problems with 2008 Kia Optima

Retrospectively, the 2008 Kia Optima had 129 complaints, and 28% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2008 Kia Optima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2008 Kia Optima fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 36 ENGINE 14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11 POWER TRAIN 9 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7 VISIBILITY/WIPER 7 VISIBILITY 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 STEERING 4 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 SEATS 4 TIRES 3 SUSPENSION 2 SEAT BELTS 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Worst 2008 Kia Optima Problems

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

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 winch...

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 imp...

AIR BAGS
2008 Kia Optima June 2, 2012 Victims: 2 Mileage: 80000 miles

We were hit in the passenger side and the entire side of the car was crushed and none of the air bags ever deployed and the passenger side seat belt d...

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