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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Kia Optima
Engine not specified
| 104000 mi | oil pan major rust check engine light on (sometimes off briefly with cleaner) |
2005 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70000 mi | engine light on, fuel sensor cleaned, leak @ intake manifold. Have to take Shinny Pig back to Shop to fix, need smog check. |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
Disc brake, brake pads, and oil leak Engine mounts (rubber) to dampen noise worn |
2005 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48200 mi | Fuel pump |
2005 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 114000 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. |
| 121000 mi US $60 |
Spark plug burned up with 10000 miles. High compression pressure compared to next cylinders. Replaced Injector. (Carbon buildup) |
| 46500 mi ¤150 |
Onboard computer could not be read by device used by service team. Received suggestion to replace the onboard computer. |
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