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2003 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 11 repairs.
2003 Kia Optima repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in North Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Aug 2014183000 miUS $24 | Replaced low beam headlights | ||
| Jan 2015US $60 | Replaced drivers side axle Replaced all struts | ||
| Oct 2016197000 miUS $100 | Replaced upper control arms. | ||
2003 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in Missouri, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 2013150000 miUS $300 | Car would only start when the engine was cold, after it warmed up car would die and not start again until it cooled off and then still sometimes it still would not start. Shop said Crankshaft Position sensor was bad, so we replaced the CPS. | ||
| Kia Optima in Missouri, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2012139000 miUS $39 | Engine vibration - replaced forward R/H engine mount. | ||
| Aug 2015183400 miUS $300 | Left rear brake caliper froze. Replaced caliper and pads, replaced brake rotor. | ||
| Apr 2016191000 miUS $85 | Running rough, trouble code P-0303. Replaced spark plugs, ignition coils, and plug wires. | ||
| Aug 2016194000 miUS $1050 | Code P0320. Replaced ignition fail sensor, replaced cam sensor, replaced crank sensor, replaced ECM. Crack in radiator tank. Replaced timing belt and water pump. Small belt for vibration damper had failed. | ||
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