10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,628 miles

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problem #8

Sep 112021

Optima

  • miles
I bought my car in 2008 a Kia optima lx I stored it till 2021. But in 2013 i took my car to El Paso tx. And I felt that beer to the side and stored it again in a garage toil this it's only got 6000 miles can it still qualify for a recall

- Horizon City, TX, USA

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problem #7

Oct 192020

Optima

  • 88,000 miles
I had to have my 2008 Optima taken to the only dealership in town for a broken shifting cable. I went on the internet for some information and I read that Optima has had several problems over the years with the shifting cable on the car over different years. Internet is saying that at the end October that Kia is going to announce that install shifting cable incorrectly.

- Robstown, TX, USA

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problem #6

Jul 052020

Optima 4-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
Was driving on the highway when the car burst into flames

- Columbus, OH, USA

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problem #5

Dec 312015

Optima

  • miles
2008 Kia Optima. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration which resulted in vehicle crash.

- Manchester, TN, USA

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problem #4

May 012018

Optima

  • 20 miles
Engine noise

- Minooka, IL, USA

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problem #3

Nov 102017

Optima

  • 115,000 miles
My transmission will not disengage from drive and rolls away.

- Saint Cloud, FL, USA

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problem #2

Oct 222014

Optima 4-cyl

  • 61,000 miles
Today, the key would not turn in my 2008 Kia, I had to have it towed to my home. This is a recurring issue and but usually I can turn the steering wheel or move around the gearshift to solve the problem. Although today my key will not turn and I can move the steering wheel around and push the gearshift over and it does nothing. I called Kia and they said I would have to come in to get a diagnostic test for $107, although I told them it seems to be the key ignition. I feel this is a safety issue which I am shocked there has not been a recall for it and also my car will completely shut off at random times when I start to drive and turn a corner.I also feel this is a safety issue. I have read many complaints online about the same issues.

- St Clair Shores, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jan 172014

Optima

  • 123,000 miles
There is currently a recall on the same year make and model of my car, yet my car is not cover. I was told that my car was not included because it was manufactured in a different area. However I am having the same issue that is caused by the recall on the part that is currently out. I wanted to file a formal complaint because the cost to have this part fixed not affordable for me at this moment and I feel it is unjust that I have to pay the out of pocket expenses seeing that there is a known problem regarding this part and this issue with this make and model car.

- Atlanta , GA, USA

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