2010 Kia Optima problems
The Kia K5, formerly known as the Kia Optima (Korean: 기아 옵티마), is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002. For the second-generation models, Kia used the Kia Lotze and Kia K5 name for the South Korean market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the United States, Canada, Malaysia and the Middle East, where the Optima name was retained until the 2021 model year. The K5 name is used for all markets since the introduction of the fifth generation in 2019.
First generation (MS; 2000)
From 2000–2005, Optimas were a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata, differing from the Sonata only in minor exterior styling details and equipment content. It was first shown in South Korea in July 2000 and was the first product of the Kia-Hyundai platform integration plan.
In Australia, the Optima was introduced in May 2001, offered only with a 2.5 L V6 engine, and choice of manual or automatic transmission. The updated Optima was offered with a new 2.7 L engine, 4-speed automatic (the manual was dropped), and features such as full leather interior and alloy wheels were made standard. Thanks in part to better marketing, sales increased to 41,289 units in 2005, an all-time high. The Optima was sold until 2006, when it was replaced by the Magentis.
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Common 2010 Kia Optima problems
Kia Optima 2010: Common Problems and Complaints
The Kia Optima 2010 has been reported to have several common problems, including engine failure, defective door latches, and issues with the transmission control module (TCM).
- Brake Light Malfunction: A recall was issued in 2013 for certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. The stop lamp switch may malfunction, causing the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Fuel System Issues: Some 2010 Kia Optima owners have reported fuel system problems, including fuel leaks and issues with the fuel pump. These issues can lead to stalling, poor performance, and difficulty starting the car.
- Interior Accessories Malfunction: Some 2010 Kia Optima owners have reported issues with interior accessories, such as the power windows, power seats, and audio system. These issues can range from minor inconveniences to significant problems that affect the car's usability.
- Electrical Problems: Some 2010 Kia Optima owners have reported electrical problems, including issues with the battery, alternator, and wiring. These issues can lead to starting problems, poor performance, and difficulty using certain features of the car.
- Steering Problems: Some 2010 Kia Optima owners have reported issues with the steering, including difficulty turning the wheel and excessive play in the steering. These issues can affect the car's handling and safety.
- Brake Failures: Some 2010 Kia Optima owners have reported brake failures, including issues with the brake pads, rotors, and master cylinder. These issues can affect the car's stopping ability and safety.
In summary, the Kia Optima 2010 has been reported to have several common problems, including engine failure, defective door latches, and issues with the transmission control module (TCM), brake light malfunction, fuel system issues, interior accessories malfunction, electrical problems, steering problems, and brake failures. It is essential to address these issues promptly to ensure the car's safety and reliability.
Is Kia Optima 2010 reliable?
The kia optima scores very high in reliability ratings, getting 4/5 in the repair pal rating the annual cost of repair is lower than average. The frequency of repair is also low when compare to other cars in that range, severity of repair is normal for its type of car.
What is the common issue with Kia Optima?
Kia Optima Engine Problems
Over the years, the Kia Optima has been reported to have severe engine manufacturing and failure issues that may be causing its bearings to wear prematurely. In some cases, premature bearing wear and tear can trigger uncontrollable engine seizing, increasing the risk of causing an accident.
Is The Kia Optima a reliable car?
The Kia Optima Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $471 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Optima.
How many miles will a 2010 Kia Optima last?
A Kia Optima could last over 200,000 miles, as long as it is well maintained. Ongoing routine maintenance like oil changes can make a big difference in the lifespan of Your car. Especially if the manufacturer's recommended oil is used in all changes.
2010 Kia Optima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Optima problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Kia Optima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Kia Optima
The NHTSA has received 72 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Kia Optima. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Kia Optima vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-05
- VIN: KNAGH4A87A5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Car would not engage into “Park” while attempting to park car in driveway. Shifter would not engage in any gear. Tried to reset button in center console. Contacted mechanic, he towed to garage. Plastic clip connected to cable broke. Earlier Kia’s had a recall due to this issue, why not all Kias due to it is still happening. I was very fortunate that this happened to me in my driveway and not on the highway. I understand there is the same part at the other end of the cable, connects to transmission and shifter, if it also breaks it is going to be very expensive to repair due to placement of the part. I had to rent a vehicle for work while part had to be ordered and replaced.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-10
- VIN: Knagg4a84a5
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Rod bearing knocking noise. Vehicle stopped running when slowing down. Car is available for inspection. No warning lights come on. The rod bearing can pierce the engine and cause oil to leak and then a fire. Problem first identified by Monroe and then another independent when the car died in front of his shop- both confirmed this is a known issue with kias- but since ours is a 2010 it is not covered under the current recall for the same issue in years 2011 to 2013. I spoke with cooper Kia in Utica as I was looking for support with this issue and was told by Mike Digiovanni to call a lawyer. On a later call to Pat Stacey he said they don’t work for Kia and he stated that the salesman said I came in threatening to call a lawyer- not true- I was advised to call one. I had gone in explaining that I was upset as I thought this was a safe car for my 17 year old to travel in between college and work and it’s the same issue as the 2011-2013 recall
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-09
- VIN: Knagg4a84a5
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: At 134000 miles car got a knock on interstate. 5 miles to next exit a loud bang. Then the knock went to a loud loud bang. Pulled over to find rod thru block. It is a 2010 kia optima with 2.4l 1 year before the recalls with exact probelm. Full of oil and coolant. Just out of the blue.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-07
- VIN: KNAGG4A85A5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The car lurches or jerks when slowing down or stopping at about 20 mph . Lurch or jerking is enough to jerk to the driver . Has anyone got answer to why the Kia Optima 2010 does this.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-26
- VIN: KNAGG4A82A5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Car has very hard downshift at low speed going from 2nd gear to 1st. Seems to be alot of these complaints and would be nice to know of a fix for this problem!
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNAGG4A86A5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 1 mph, the vehicle started overheating then there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. Upon investigation, it was found that the radiator had a hole on the right side. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer and was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-16
- VIN: KNAGG4A8XA5
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE BLEW DOING 40-45 ON A COUNTY ROAD 1,000 RPM 5TH GEAR, IN AUTOMATIC. 2ND TO 1ST, SOFT TO HARD KICK. VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MUST BE FAULTY I HAVE TO PUMP BRAKE MORE TO SLOW THE ENGINE SPEED IT LIKES TO BOG TRYING TO SPEED UP IN AUTOMATIC MODE
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-26
- VIN: KNAGG4A86A5
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. GERVAIS KIA (6 INDUSTRIAL AVE, LOWELL, MA 01851, (978)454-1202) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-15
- VIN: KNAGH4A82A5
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: MY OPTIMA HAS 104,000 MILES. JUST LAST WEEK WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS, I LOST CONTROL AS THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON DURING THIS PERIOD FOR BETWEEN 5-30 SECONDS AS YOU LOOSE ALMOST ALL CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE'S STEERING. JUST AS YOUR VEHICLE GAINS POWER STEERING AGAIN, A SCREECHING SOUNDS COMES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (MAYBE BELTS RE-ENGAGING). IT HAS BEEN RAINING HER THE PAST WEEK AND THE ISSUE HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 8 TIMES. SOMETIMES DIRECTLY AFTER DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES, AND SOMETIMES JUST WHILE DRIVING. THE ISSUE ONLY OCCURS THOUGH WHEN THE ROADS ARE WET. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-13
- VIN: KNAGG4A88A5
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: VEHICLE HAS A TERRIBLE RATTLE COMING FROM THE REAR END WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE MOVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE. NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. BOUGHT IN 2016
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-04
- VIN: KNAGG4A88A5
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND SAYS I NEED TO REPLACE THE AIRBAGS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. NOW AIRBAG SYSTEM IS DISENGAGED.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-16
- VIN: KNAGG4A84A5
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: DRIVING CAR JUST SHUT OFF IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON RD AVERAGE SPEED 40 NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON RESTARTED STALLED ALL THE WAY HOME AND HUGE KNOCKING SOUND
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-06
- VIN: KNAGG4A86A5
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN COMING TO A STOP MY CAR SHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 2ND HER VERY ABRUPTLY. IT MAKES IT FEEL AS THOUGH I'VE SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES VERY SUDDENLY. IT ALSO DOES IT WHEN I SLOW MY CAR THEN PRESS THE GAS TO ACCELERATE SOMETIMES. I'VE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER 5 TIMES SINCE FIRST PURCHASED BY MY MOTHER IN 2010 AND THE DEALERSHIP ALWAYS CLAIMED TO BE UNABLE TO NOTICE THE SUDDEN JERKING. THIS JERKING HAPPENS MOSTLY ON THE STREET DUE TO MY CONTINUAL STOP AND GO, BUT IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY AND DURING FREEWAY TRAFFIC.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-07
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNAGG4A8X53
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MAY7 ON I64 ST.CHARLES CO,MO.SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AS I APPROACHED BRIDE OVER MISSOURI RIVER AND AS SOON AS I CROSSED BRIDGE IT WAS WORSE AND I CALLED HOME TO SAY MY CAR WAS ON FIRE AND I WAS GETTING OUT OF IT ,THEN I CALLED 911 AND POLICE AND FIRE DEPT FROM FROM COTTLEVILLE ARRIVER. THE CAR COMPLETELY BURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE TRUNK. T HERE WAS NO APPARENT CONDITION TO HAVE CAUSED IT TO BURN AS CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND IN GOOD CONDITION
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNAGH4A48A5
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO STOP. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND LEFT LEG INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. *TT *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-03
- VIN: KNAGG4A88A5
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE PASSAGE SEAT AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON STEADY CODE STORED B1448 OCS MAT IS DEFECTIVE CAR WAS PARKED IN YARD
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-01
- VIN: KNAGG4A82A5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL - HARD DOWNSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 1ST, USUALLY AROUND THE 20MPH MARK! IT'S A SUDDEN JERK AS IF IT HAS BEEN SLAMMED INTO A A LOWER GEAR
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-03
- VIN: KNAGG4A85A5
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE JERKS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AT ABOUT 20 MPH.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-04
- VIN: KNAGH4A48A5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL TRANSMISSION HAS A GRINDING AND WHINING NOISE!! BUT TRANSMISSION SHIFT GEAR SMOOTHLY. THESE NOISE WORSE AT COLD CONDITION AND TURN TO THE LEFT, AND PASSING OVER SPEEDBUMP. AS I HEARD IN THE SOUTH KOREA, THIS IS COMMON OFTEN REPORTED BY DRIVERS WHO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON BUT ALL CAR MECHANIC COULD NOT FOUND IT. I AM VERY SCARY WHEN I DRIVING. I THINK IT COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE FUTURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-03
- VIN: 77575011255
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE IGNITION WANT TURN ALL TO WAY OFF I HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND ON 2 OR 3 TIMES BEFORE IT WILL TURN COMPLETELY OFF SO I CAN REMOTELY LOCK THE DOOR. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR ACTUATOR WORK WHEN IT GET READY I HAVE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WITH KEY AND MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOOR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-20
- VIN: KNAGG4A8XA5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF DEALER RESET BUT CAME BACK ON SOON AFTERWARDS. ANOTHER DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND PART WAS OVER $1000. MULTIPLE DEAD CAR BATTERIES DUE TO RUNNING LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF AFTER YOU PARK THE CAR. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING GOOD IN THIS WORLD JUST RECALL AND FIX ALREADY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-06
- VIN: KNAGG4A81A5
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN ACCELERATING OR SLOWING DOWN MY VEHICLE JERK EVEN WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL SET IT WILL DO THE SAME THING. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO DO OR IF THERE IS ANY KIND OF RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE I REALLY CAN'T AFFORD TO TAKE IT AND HAVE IT LOOKED AT. I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE REPORTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM AND WITH ALL OF THE REPORT I DON'T SEE HOW KIA HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-01
- VIN: KNAGG4A82A5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCK DO NOT WORK MOST OF THE TIME.I HAVE TO OPEN THE DOOR WITH THE KEY SOMETIME.THE CAR IS STATIONARY. THIS START IN MAY 2016 AND CONTINUE.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-16
- VIN: KNAGG4A85A5
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED, THE PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT CONNECTED. THE WARNING CHIME DID NOT INDICATE THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT LATCHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SERVICE MANAGER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INHERENT TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,500.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-01
- VIN: KNAGG4A89A5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN IT IS HOT AND THE SUN IS SHINING DOWN ON THE VEHICLE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, THE DRIVERS DOOR AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT OPERATE FROM THE KEY FOB? WHEN IT COOLS DOWN SUCH AS EVENING OR EARLY MORNING THE LOCKS WORK JUST FINE FROM THE KEY FOB? SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO HOT OR COOL WEATHER. NO CLUE AT THIS POINT WHY I HAVE TO WORK THE LOCKS MANUALLY WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE?
2010 Kia Optima recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2010 Kia Optima.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
Negative 2010 Kia Optima car reviews
Positive 2010 Kia Optima car reviews
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Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the car. However, I have noticed that the tire grip on snowy roads is not as good as I expected, especially when trying to go uphill from a stop. This is something I never experienced with my previous Rio. Additionally, after servicing the transmission, I noticed some chattering when slowing down, which is not ideal for an automatic transmission. Although I went to the local dealer for all service, I wasn't completely happy with the service personnel. I have also noticed a gasoline odor getting into the cabin intermittently, but unfortunately, the local dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. On the bright side, the car still gets an impressive 32 mpg on the highway and handles dry roads excellently. The original tires are about halfway worn out, but they look evenly worn across the width, even after being rebalanced once.
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I've only had this car for about 2 months, but it's been great so far! This is actually my second Kia - my previous one was an '06 Sorento. I have to say, Kia has really stepped up their game. I chose this car over a new Honda Accord because Kia offers more bang for your buck. For less than the price of the Honda, I got a touch screen system with navigation and satellite radio, a sunroof, iPod connection, and heated seats. It's also the most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned, and the gas mileage is decent too. Plus, the warranty is awesome. I absolutely love my new car!
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I went to the dealership with the intention of buying a Chevy or a Ford, but I fell in love with the Kia Optima. The interior is comfortable and easy on the eyes, and the value is unbeatable. The 2.4 engine provides perfect power and fuel economy, averaging 27mpg. It drives great and has plenty of room for my family of 4, and it's surprisingly stylish. Don't pass up a test drive, you will be shocked. I certainly was sold on this car!
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I bought this car just three weeks ago, after previously owning a Sorento for eight weeks. The dealership suggested this car to me, but as someone who drives on the highway every day, I must admit I'm a bit disappointed. While it's doable, my kids and I feel a bit cramped with two boosters and a 13-year-old in the back. Additionally, the rectangular side mirrors take some getting used to, and I don't always feel like I have good coverage. However, the car has good power and handles the huge daily hill with ease. The material used for the seats is a bit cheap and pills easily, so I'll be investing in some seat covers. On the plus side, the silver color hides dirt well and looks sharp. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase, although I do wish I could have afforded electric seats and a sunroof.
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My husband and I have always been fans of American cars. We looked around and test drove many, and we found that for the value and what you get, you can't go wrong! Recently, we had to trade in our big SUV due to our changing economy, but we were able to purchase this car and we can't say enough good things about it! It has a comfortable ride, is good on fuel, and looks nice. We highly recommend getting the convenience package with it.
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Jermain Feest 2025-01-02
Hi there! My husband and I recently decided to expand our family, which meant we needed a bigger car. Unfortunately, we've had a few issues with our Kia. In the first week of owning it, we had to replace the crank sensor. While it was fine for about three weeks, it went out again. We've also had to replace the oil pump twice since we bought the car, and now it's going out again. Our check engine light has been kicking on and off, so we took the car to have a diagnostic run and found out that the crank sensor is bad again. Interestingly, our cousin bought a car just like ours and has had the same problems. While we're disappointed with the car's performance, we're hopeful that we can find a solution. Thanks for listening!
Clovis Willms 2024-06-15
This car has vibrated since the day you bought it. Despite replacing 11 tires, the car still shudders and vibrates going down the highway. According to the Kia representative, this is normal. If you are looking for a smooth highway ride, it is not recommended to buy a Kia. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Edd Simonis 2024-03-20
Hey there! I hope you're doing well. Unfortunately, I had a bit of trouble with my car. As soon as I got home, I noticed that the trunk release button on the door wasn't working. Additionally, the headlights were also giving me some trouble - only the high beams seemed to be functioning properly. I took it back to the dealer the next day, but they couldn't seem to figure out what was causing the issues. They asked me to bring it back next week so that someone else could take a look. I just wanted to share my experience with you and advise you to steer clear of Kia dealerships. Thanks for listening!
Elmo Lang 2024-02-01
Every spring, the car codes return to the dealership and they clear the code (multiple misfires). After several restarts, the car runs fine. However, they say they can't find what's wrong with the engine (2.7 V6), which they no longer offer in Optima. The vehicle has had this issue since 10,000 miles and only has 49,000 as of 2013. Is this a dealership or KIA problem? Please let me know. Thank you!