3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,634 miles

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problem #3

May 262021

Optima

  • miles
I was getting into traffic and felt like power steering went on left turn Took to Kia repair shop on 5/26 RECEIVED call on 6/7 that repairs had been made costing $938.03 SAME PROBLEM NEXT DAY TOOK CAR BACK 6/11 RECEIVED message that car is repaired on 6/25 at NO Cost Picked up drove about 5 miles any took right turn to come home same it happened again They now have the car in the shop

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #2

Apr 222019

Optima

  • 78,901 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel felt loose and started to pull to the left. The vehicle was taken to pep boys where it was diagnosed that an alignment was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,901.

- Kingstree, SC, USA

problem #1

Oct 022017

Optima

  • 31,000 miles
2014 Kia Optima sxl turbo. Wife's car. Drives in eco mode 99% of the time. Hankook optimo H431 tire size 225/45R18. 31000 miles in 36 months. I know because it's a lease! found multiple cracks on side wall of tire on driver front. Tires are original from factory/dealer or I (have never changed them myself.) car 100% parked in garage. Found multiple cracks 2 days ago from one inch to 3 inches long. Went to dealer in covina ca. No replacement offered. This is my 2nd step.

- San Dimas, CA, USA