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2005 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (56%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 16 repairs.
2005 Kia Optima repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Kia Optima
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| Kia Optima in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011104000 mi | oil pan major rust shocks soon to go check engine light on (sometimes off briefly with cleaner) | ||
2005 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 201250000 miUS $300 | CV joints Disc brake, brake pads, and oil leak Engine mounts (rubber) to dampen noise worn | ||
| Kia Optima in California, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201370000 mi | engine light on, fuel sensor cleaned, leak @ intake manifold. Have to take Shinny Pig back to Shop to fix, need smog check. | ||
2005 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Optima in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201348200 mi | Fuel pump | ||
2005 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in New York, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 2015102000 miUS $36 | Lower right ball joint required replacement. Ball joint is integral to control arm so the control arm was replaced. It took removal of 2 bolts to remove old. Total repair took about an hour. | ||
| Apr 2016109000 mi | 3rd gear failing | ||
| Kia Optima in Alabama, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014114000 mi | Car was stumbling and stalling and dying. Bought cleaner for gas tank.( foam and water remover.) Replaced spark plugs. Bought code reader. Codes indicated bad 1-4 coil. Replaced. So far so good. | ||
| May 2014121000 miUS $60 | Spark plug burned up with 10000 miles. High compression pressure compared to next cylinders. Replaced Injector. (Carbon buildup) | ||
| Kia Optima in United Arab Emirates Nov 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 201046500 mi¤150 | Onboard computer could not be read by device used by service team. Received suggestion to replace the onboard computer. | ||
| Apr 201359100 mi¤600 | Shock absorber | ||
| Sep 201362000 mi¤400 | Oil leak in rear suspension | ||
| Apr 201466340 mi | Vehicle was sluggish. Failed to start on a very cold morning. Brake fluid was replaced. Engine oil and filter was changed. | ||
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