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2007 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (15%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (15%)
Chart based on 110 repairs.
2007 Kia Optima repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (66%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Kia Optima
Engine not specified
| Kia Optima in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010111000 miUS $1500 | Car in/out shop from OCT.Clutch would'nt go into gear.1st mech thought bad seal replaced, did it again.Towed x2.Sat at mech shop x 2 week.Took to another shop & replaced Master Cylinder.Did it again.Replaced clutch & Master. | ||
2007 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada - Apr 2009 | |||
| Apr 200917980 mi | Replace block heater harness on warranty | ||
2007 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in Colorado, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2008 | mirror replacement - unknown reason for failure - Kia dealership replaced via warranty repair | ||
| Aug 201057000 mi | Driver side mirror broke - Dealership claimed would replace under warranty after primary driver (17 yrs old) called a couple of months before and wasn't told warranty would cover - Adult contacted dealership and repair arranged by dlrship. severe paint chipping on rear bumper - dlrship service mgr had pics from Mar 2010- agreed unusual - refused to repair due to no recall and escalation to Regional Mgr failed to acknowledge - took 2 months to schedule in town- unable to meet interior sun visor (passenger side) suddenly dropped down/broke while driving - Dlrship indicated several of same problem lately - replaced both driver & pasngr sun visor's under warranty with "potential recall" pending on TSB. | ||
| Kia Optima in Georgia, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 201298000 mi | All drive pulleys, belt tensioner, alternator, A/C compressor, transmission mount, and side hydraulic engine mount were replaced through my extended warranty plan. | ||
| Kia Optima in Michigan, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Dec 200817000 mi | Key would not turn in ignition. Called Kia roadside. They towed the vehicle to the dealership for no cost. The mechanic put some antifreeze in the ignition, and the problem has not recurred. I didn't pay any part of it, and it was fixed quick. Very happy! | ||
| Apr 201166000 mi | Transmission was shifting strange. Dealer drove it, confirmed problem - reprogrammed shifting software. Noted that axleshaft was seized in hub, causing intermittent rubbing sound. Replaced axleshaft and hub. All work covered under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201393300 miUS $150 | Replaced front struts, ball joints and sway bar links | ||
| Kia Optima in Pennsylvania, United States May 2007 - May 2011 | |||
| Jun 2007650 miUS $16550 | No horns. I don't know if the car was delivered that way because I never tried the horns when I left the car dealership. Didn't discover the problem for a few weeks. Who tries the horn untill you need it. ( No Horns ) I never tried the horns when I bought the Optoma, but didn't work after trying at a later date. Horns were shorted out & ordered.Replaced with no problem. | ||
| Aug 20073000 mi | Returned car for horn problem.Repaired. So far so good. Well it happened again (No Horns) Took the car back to the dealer to find they could not find the problem after 2 1/2 hrs of waiting. Got a loaner and left the car there. The next day they called to tell me they found the trouble. Will it pick up tomorrow | ||
| Nov 20075000 mi | tire pressure dash light came on. Checked tire pressure ok. Called kia & they told me to add 2# pressure to tires from 30# to 32#. That did the trick The light went off. | ||
| Kia Optima in Nebraska, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201279000 mi | Master cylinder of the brake system had to be replaced. It had failed and wasn't getting good brake pressure. | ||
| Jan 2014US $900 | Front struts had failed and were replaced. | ||
| Kia Optima in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015113000 mi | Engine caught fire at 113k Miles while traveling on highway. Unknown cause. Total loss. | ||
| Kia Optima in California, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021246000 miUS $1200 | Replaced AC unit | ||
| Kia Optima in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201367300 miUS $45 | Sway bar links were worn and making noise. New ones were ordered on line and replaced by owner. Driver's side sun visor would not stay up. Ordered a new one on line and replaced the bad one. | ||
| Dec 201368000 mi | TPMS light comes on intermittently when there is no difference in tire pressure in any of the tires. dealer checked and reset the sensors. the problem is not solved. | ||
| Oct 201476000 miUS $10 | The switch in the driver's door jamb was broken and would not turn on the dome light when the driver's door was opened. The repair took 5 minutes and cost $9.47. | ||
| Dec 201591000 mi | The problem with the TPMS light was never solved. Online research indicated it was likely the body control module (BCM). At the time we sold the car, the TPMS light was constantly on, even though the tires were all properly inflated. | ||
| Kia Optima in Alabama, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Dec 2016101000 miUS $49 | Upper and lower radiator hose replacement due to lower hose leak. | ||
| May 2018117000 miUS $100 | Replaced worn tie rods. Took car to budget brakes for an alignment afterwards. | ||
2007 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Optima in Texas, United States May 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Oct 201194000 miUS $600 | Hydraulic went out in clutch. Car wouldn't move. | ||
| Jan 201299000 miUS $872 | Shifter cable broke....this is a manual transmission | ||
| Jul 2012100000 mi | Leak in the parking brake line...would cost approx. $1,000 to fix | ||
2006.5 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in New York, United States Dec 2006 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 200835000 mi | Control arm bushing noisy. Waiting for replacement control arm | ||
| Mar 200938000 mi | Cross arm bushings replaced, problem was noise when driving over uneven payment. Problem cured. Replaced control arm bushing under warrantee | ||
| Feb 201159800 mi | Replaced Sun visors under warranty Replaced Sun visors under warranty | ||
| Nov 201166700 miUS $330 | Check engine light came on. Car went into limp mode and would not go over 20 MPH. Dealer replaced Throttle position sensor. | ||
| Jun 2016107000 miUS $650 | one rear caliber bad, replaced both rear brake rotors and pads replaced both front anti sway bars | ||
| Sep 2016110000 miUS $400 | Starter became intermittent. Had starter replaced | ||
| Kia Optima in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2007 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 20075000 mi | The check engine light came on and stayed on for three days. Kia replaced an air intake sensor. The passenger side seat sensor for the air bag was not working properly. Kia replaced the seat bottom but it did not fix the problem. Now Kia is having a rep s | ||
| Jul 20075500 mi | Kia rep flashed computer for pass. side airbag seat sensor. Appears to be working correctly now. | ||
| Kia Optima in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 201080000 miUS $1 | Starter motor would not crank occasionally. | ||
| Kia Optima in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Dec 201172000 miUS $125 | The air bag light kept coming on. Dealer replaced air bag module, then the control module, and finally the clock spring which has fixed the problem for good. Covered under third party extended warranty. | ||
| Jan 201389000 miUS $75 | Power steering pressure hose had a small leak and was replaced. | ||
| Aug 2014107000 miUS $1800 | Car started to shudder at highway speeds and the MIL illuminated. Code P0741 was present and dealer quoted a replacement transmission. Car was not repaired and traded in before transmission failed which may have taken days or weeks. | ||
| Kia Optima in Puerto Rico Jun 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015109000 miUS $25 | Engine stalled after gasoline added to tank. Purge control valve replaced. | ||
| Apr 2016115 miUS $360 | Timing belt replaced. | ||
| Aug 2017129000 miUS $1000 | AC system replaced, compressor, dryer, cooling panel Alternator replaced Power steering pump replaced | ||
2006.5 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200715000 mi | air conditioner compressor caused whining noise at idle and at acceleration. | ||
| Sep 200719000 mi | audible noise from engine compartment in the nature of a whining noise. air conditoner compressor source of problem; fixed and no futher noise. | ||
| Kia Optima in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Jul 2008 | |||
| Jun 20073000 mi | Replacement of malformed (warped) plastic instrument panel gauge trim cover. Purely cosmetic. Replacement part has been received at dealership, will be installed on 7/6. | ||
| Jul 20073600 mi | Replacement of malformed (warped) plastic instrument panel gauge trim cover. Purely cosmetic. Replacement part has been received at dealership, will be installed on 7/6. Replacement of dashboard gauge cover (cosmetic flaw) | ||
| Aug 20078000 mi | Chrome-painted trim around cruise control switches on steering wheel began losing its paint (purely cosmetic) -- replacement switch assembly ordered and successfully installed within a week. Install new cruise switch assembly. Replacement of cruise control switch module (cosmetic flaw) | ||
| Kia Optima in Illinois, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 20073000 mi | Passenger side air bag light intermittently came on indicating the air bag was not functioning. They cant seem to figure out why the passenger side air bag periodically fails.Also the headlights have a weird pattern. 4 visits to date. | ||
| Feb 20073500 mi | Passenger seat didnt read a passengers presence very often.Since the repair,two weeks ago no problems. Extremely poor gas consumption.As low as 12.2 MPG.Measured by dividing miles by gallons. On Feb 12th,the area tech reflashed the seat sensors and that seemed to fix it.Unfortunately after they fixed the low air in the tires indicator,that is failing again.Shows a false low air signal. | ||
| Kia Optima in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Jan 20074000 mi | Passenger seat bottom sensor defective causing passenger air bag light to come on when a passenger sat in seat and for the airbag system to be inoperative. Repairs took over 30 days due to parts availability. | ||
| Feb 20076000 mi | Passenger air bag indicator repeated an intermittent off signal when passenger was in seat. Kia rep was called in to update software. | ||
| Jul 200710000 mi | Passenger airbag system again malfunctioning, intermittently, with a passenger under 140#s. Dealer still can't find problem. | ||
| Aug 200820000 mi | Reflash for proper emission testing. | ||
| Kia Optima in Missouri, United States May 2007 - May 2011 | |||
| Jan 201139000 mi | TSB on stuck throttle actuator. Cleaned and corrected problem of only being able to reach speeds of 15 mph | ||
| Kia Optima in Tennessee, United States Jun 2007 - May 2021 | |||
| Aug 200725826 miUS $10 | Flat tire repair, rear driver. | ||
| Apr 200816367 miUS $13 | Touchup paint. | ||
| May 201170000 miUS $15 | Replaced rear upper trunk weather seals. | ||
| Jul 201273104 miUS $10 | Add power steering fluid. | ||
| Mar 201378609 miUS $131 | Resurfaced rear rotors, replace rear brake pads. | ||
| Jul 201387000 miUS $400 | Car out of alignment, front rotors turned. | ||
| Jul 201493000 miUS $15 | Polished headlamp lenses | ||
| Aug 201494000 miUS $52 | Replaced original windshield moulding with OEM part. Original shrank. | ||
| Sep 201494000 miUS $75 | Windshield trim shrank and front windshield leaked causing water stains on the headliner. | ||
| Apr 201597300 miUS $46 | Passenger side interior sun visor broken, ordered replacement. | ||
| May 201598000 mi | Windshield moulding still detaching, had to use window silicone to reattach again to the body. | ||
| Aug 2016101000 miUS $4 | Replaced exhaust pipe bracket. | ||
| Oct 2016103000 miUS $22 | Replaced blower motor resistor. Replaced windshield wipers. | ||
| Mar 2017120441 miUS $309 | New front tires, four wheel alignment. Vehicle out of alignment. | ||
| Aug 2017128000 miUS $7 | Replaced driver low beam bulb. | ||
| Nov 2017131000 miUS $22 | Both rear lower control arms replaced due to corrosion Replace fuel filler cap. | ||
| Dec 2017131000 miUS $22 | Replaced front brake pads. | ||
| Apr 2018139000 miUS $80 | Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. | ||
| May 2018146000 mi | Removed windshield molding, OEM molding (which was replaced) shrank over time. Seeking aftermarket replacement. | ||
| Jul 2018146000 miUS $14 | Replaced H7 low beam bulb | ||
| Sep 2018154000 miUS $12 | Windshield washer fluid level sensor replaced. Radiator/ac condenser cleaned with coil cleaner. | ||
| Oct 2018154500 miUS $117 | Battery replaced. Replace front tires. | ||
| Apr 2019157000 miUS $14 | Four wheel alignment, upper stabilizer link broken/replaced. [towed] Sand/primer rust spot passenger side A-pillar. | ||
| Sep 2019158000 miUS $52 | Tire replacement/rotation | ||
| Oct 2019159000 miUS $12 | Polish headlamp lenses | ||
| Apr 2020163000 miUS $46 | Replace brake light bulb. Replace engine splash shield. | ||
| May 2020163400 miUS $93 | Replace rear driver side door lock actuator. | ||
| May 2021172000 miUS $40 | Replace trunk lid struts | ||
| Kia Optima in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010103000 miUS $6 | Check engine light on. MAF sensor error. Cleaned with MAF sensor cleaner. Check engine light on. MAF sensor error. Cleaned with MAF sensor cleaner. | ||
| Kia Optima in Illinois, United States Apr 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017157000 miUS $65 | Along with an oil change the right front Headlamp burned out and was changed following a pattern in which front headlamps have been replaced about every year for the past 5 years. | ||
2006.5 Kia Optima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Kia Optima in Tennessee, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 20071000 mi | Tire pressure sensor was defective. Replaced defective tire pressure sensor. | ||
| Kia Optima in North Dakota, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 20075000 mi | Rough idle at startup, then engine dies after short period. | ||
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