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Kia Optima Most Common Problems (All Years)

10
rearview camera / around view camera
9
exterior trim / body side molding / roof molding
8
A/C compressor
8
wheel bearing / hub
7
steering flex disc
6
CV joint / axle / half shaft
6
entire engine replaced
6
sunroof seal
5
brake pedal switch / brake light switch
5
bulb: headlight
5
control arm / tension strut / thrust arm / lateral link
5
end link or bushing for stabilizer bar
5
oil pan seal / gasket
5
tie-rod / tie-rod end
5
turbocharger wastegate
4
brake caliper
4
fuel pump
4
ignition coil pack
4
strut (suspension)
4
tail light condensation / water leaking into tail light
 
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Chart is based on 487 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers. Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars. We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.