2003 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2003

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Kia Optima problem?

Chart based on 11 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2003 Kia Optima.

2003 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

185000 mi Replaced drivers side axle 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.

2003 Kia Optima Transmission Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2003 Kia Optima problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.