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2012 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 129 repairs.
2012 Kia Optima transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22000 mi | sensor went bad causing shifting problem |
| 52000 mi | Transmission position sensor switch failed, causing vehicle not start. |
| 42500 mi | Transmission temperature sensor failed |
| 24300 mi | Transmission heater sensor failed and was replaced under warranty |
2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 52700 mi | Engine light came on and car wouldn't accelerate past 15kph. Throttle Assembly has failed and took three days to get a replacement. |
| 24000 mi | Transmission sensor |
2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43700 mi | Car told me to pull over. Took it to dealer. They changed computer and transmission |
| 19000 mi | Replaced transmission due to jerky movements, stalling when braking to a full stop. Did not fix the problem. |
| 21000 mi | Car would jerk forward when coming to a stop under Engine Mode Only. No Jerking in Electric Only Mode. |
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