4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
8,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

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problem #1

Dec 122012

Optima EX V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,000 miles

I love my 2012 Optima EX however, the seat heaters cause me grief. I live in the Chicago area & use it often during our nasty winter weather.The driver seat butt heater went out 2 times thankfully they were under warranty at the time. Since I do not sit in the passenger seat often, I assumed the seat heater was working. I was a passenger recently & the heater is dead on the seat, the lumbar still works but the butt warmer is dead. No longer under warranty it would cost over $200 to fix. Rarely used, not a happy lady. My blue tooth has problems, it warbles frequently, not sure why. I did have to have the radio replaced shortly after I purchased the car (it was new). I keep my fingers crossed it will not die again. I do like the car a lot but keep my fingers crossed that no issues will occur going forward.

- Mary Ann G., Huntley, US