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2004 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (57%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 42 repairs.
2004 Kia Optima transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 83000 mi US $800 |
Flywheel broke. Newer "dual mass" type flywheel is very expensive ($1000) but was covered under warranty along with labor ($350). Failure damaged the clutch and pressure plate which were not covered ($350). Clutch pressure plate! I drive 95% freeway miles - hardly any shifting. |
| 65000 mi | Finally after 6.5 years and 65,000 miles, the first non-maintenance repair -- a split CV joint boot. Shop spotted a small hole in the other and replaced it, too. Work done under warranty. |
2004 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 108300 mi US $1155 |
Front left CV boot cracked. Replaced left front axle shaft assembly |
| 263000 mi US $150 |
Replace Driveshafts |
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