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2007 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Chart based on 110 repairs.
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Kia Optima
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| Kia Optima in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010 111000 mi US $1500 |
Car in/out shop from OCT.Clutch would'nt go into gear.1st mech thought bad seal replaced, did it again.Towed x2.Sat at mech shop x 2 week.Took to another shop & replaced Master Cylinder.Did it again.Replaced clutch & Master. | ||
2007 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada - Apr 2009 | |||
| Apr 2009 17980 mi |
Replace block heater harness on warranty | ||
2007 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in Colorado, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2008 | mirror replacement - unknown reason for failure - Kia dealership replaced via warranty repair | ||
| Aug 2010 57000 mi |
Driver side mirror broke - Dealership claimed would replace under warranty after primary driver (17 yrs old) called a couple of months before and wasn't told warranty would cover - Adult contacted dealership and repair arranged by dlrship. severe paint chipping on rear bumper - dlrship service mgr had pics from Mar 2010- agreed unusual - refused to repair due to no recall and escalation to Regional Mgr failed to acknowledge - took 2 months to schedule in town- unable to meet interior sun visor (passenger side) suddenly dropped down/broke while driving - Dlrship indicated several of same problem lately - replaced both driver & pasngr sun visor's under warranty with "potential recall" pending on TSB. | ||
| Kia Optima in Georgia, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 2012 98000 mi |
All drive pulleys, belt tensioner, alternator, A/C compressor, transmission mount, and side hydraulic engine mount were replaced through my extended warranty plan. | ||
| Kia Optima in Michigan, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Dec 2008 17000 mi |
Key would not turn in ignition. Called Kia roadside. They towed the vehicle to the dealership for no cost. The mechanic put some antifreeze in the ignition, and the problem has not recurred. I didn't pay any part of it, and it was fixed quick. Very happy! | ||
| Apr 2011 66000 mi |
Transmission was shifting strange. Dealer drove it, confirmed problem - reprogrammed shifting software. Noted that axleshaft was seized in hub, causing intermittent rubbing sound. Replaced axleshaft and hub. All work covered under warranty. | ||
| Nov 2013 93300 mi US $150 |
Replaced front struts, ball joints and sway bar links | ||
| Kia Optima in Pennsylvania, United States May 2007 - May 2011 | |||
| Jun 2007 650 mi US $16550 |
No horns. I don't know if the car was delivered that way because I never tried the horns when I left the car dealership. Didn't discover the problem for a few weeks. Who tries the horn untill you need it. ( No Horns ) I never tried the horns when I bought the Optoma, but didn't work after trying at a later date. Horns were shorted out & ordered.Replaced with no problem. | ||
| Aug 2007 3000 mi |
Returned car for horn problem.Repaired. So far so good. Well it happened again (No Horns) Took the car back to the dealer to find they could not find the problem after 2 1/2 hrs of waiting. Got a loaner and left the car there. The next day they called to tell me they found the trouble. Will it pick up tomorrow | ||
| Nov 2007 5000 mi |
tire pressure dash light came on. Checked tire pressure ok. Called kia & they told me to add 2# pressure to tires from 30# to 32#. That did the trick The light went off. | ||
| Kia Optima in Nebraska, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2012 79000 mi |
Master cylinder of the brake system had to be replaced. It had failed and wasn't getting good brake pressure. | ||
| Jan 2014 US $900 |
Front struts had failed and were replaced. | ||
| Kia Optima in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015 113000 mi |
Engine caught fire at 113k Miles while traveling on highway. Unknown cause. Total loss. | ||
| Kia Optima in California, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021 246000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced AC unit | ||
| Kia Optima in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 2013 67300 mi US $45 |
Sway bar links were worn and making noise. New ones were ordered on line and replaced by owner. Driver's side sun visor would not stay up. Ordered a new one on line and replaced the bad one. | ||
| Dec 2013 68000 mi |
TPMS light comes on intermittently when there is no difference in tire pressure in any of the tires. dealer checked and reset the sensors. the problem is not solved. | ||
| Oct 2014 76000 mi US $10 |
The switch in the driver's door jamb was broken and would not turn on the dome light when the driver's door was opened. The repair took 5 minutes and cost $9.47. | ||
| Dec 2015 91000 mi |
The problem with the TPMS light was never solved. Online research indicated it was likely the body control module (BCM). At the time we sold the car, the TPMS light was constantly on, even though the tires were all properly inflated. | ||
| Kia Optima in Alabama, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Dec 2016 101000 mi US $49 |
Upper and lower radiator hose replacement due to lower hose leak. | ||
| May 2018 117000 mi US $100 |
Replaced worn tie rods. Took car to budget brakes for an alignment afterwards. | ||
2007 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Optima in Texas, United States May 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011 94000 mi US $600 |
Hydraulic went out in clutch. Car wouldn't move. | ||
| Jan 2012 99000 mi US $872 |
Shifter cable broke....this is a manual transmission | ||
| Jul 2012 100000 mi |
Leak in the parking brake line...would cost approx. $1,000 to fix | ||
2006.5 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in New York, United States Dec 2006 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2008 35000 mi |
Control arm bushing noisy. Waiting for replacement control arm | ||
| Mar 2009 38000 mi |
Cross arm bushings replaced, problem was noise when driving over uneven payment. Problem cured. Replaced control arm bushing under warrantee | ||
| Feb 2011 59800 mi |
Replaced Sun visors under warranty Replaced Sun visors under warranty | ||
| Nov 2011 66700 mi US $330 |
Check engine light came on. Car went into limp mode and would not go over 20 MPH. Dealer replaced Throttle position sensor. | ||
| Jun 2016 107000 mi US $650 |
one rear caliber bad, replaced both rear brake rotors and pads replaced both front anti sway bars | ||
| Sep 2016 110000 mi US $400 |
Starter became intermittent. Had starter replaced | ||
| Kia Optima in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2007 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 2007 5000 mi |
The check engine light came on and stayed on for three days. Kia replaced an air intake sensor. The passenger side seat sensor for the air bag was not working properly. Kia replaced the seat bottom but it did not fix the problem. Now Kia is having a rep s | ||
| Jul 2007 5500 mi |
Kia rep flashed computer for pass. side airbag seat sensor. Appears to be working correctly now. | ||
| Kia Optima in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010 80000 mi US $1 |
Starter motor would not crank occasionally. | ||
| Kia Optima in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Dec 2011 72000 mi US $125 |
The air bag light kept coming on. Dealer replaced air bag module, then the control module, and finally the clock spring which has fixed the problem for good. Covered under third party extended warranty. | ||
| Jan 2013 89000 mi US $75 |
Power steering pressure hose had a small leak and was replaced. | ||
| Aug 2014 107000 mi US $1800 |
Car started to shudder at highway speeds and the MIL illuminated. Code P0741 was present and dealer quoted a replacement transmission. Car was not repaired and traded in before transmission failed which may have taken days or weeks. | ||
| Kia Optima in Puerto Rico Jun 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015 109000 mi US $25 |
Engine stalled after gasoline added to tank. Purge control valve replaced. | ||
| Apr 2016 115 mi US $360 |
Timing belt replaced. | ||
| Aug 2017 129000 mi US $1000 |
AC system replaced, compressor, dryer, cooling panel Alternator replaced Power steering pump replaced | ||
2006.5 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 2007 15000 mi |
air conditioner compressor caused whining noise at idle and at acceleration. | ||
| Sep 2007 19000 mi |
audible noise from engine compartment in the nature of a whining noise. air conditoner compressor source of problem; fixed and no futher noise. | ||
| Kia Optima in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Jul 2008 | |||
| Jun 2007 3000 mi |
Replacement of malformed (warped) plastic instrument panel gauge trim cover. Purely cosmetic. Replacement part has been received at dealership, will be installed on 7/6. | ||
| Jul 2007 3600 mi |
Replacement of malformed (warped) plastic instrument panel gauge trim cover. Purely cosmetic. Replacement part has been received at dealership, will be installed on 7/6. Replacement of dashboard gauge cover (cosmetic flaw) | ||
| Aug 2007 8000 mi |
Chrome-painted trim around cruise control switches on steering wheel began losing its paint (purely cosmetic) -- replacement switch assembly ordered and successfully installed within a week. Install new cruise switch assembly. Replacement of cruise control switch module (cosmetic flaw) | ||
| Kia Optima in Illinois, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2007 3000 mi |
Passenger side air bag light intermittently came on indicating the air bag was not functioning. They cant seem to figure out why the passenger side air bag periodically fails.Also the headlights have a weird pattern. 4 visits to date. | ||
| Feb 2007 3500 mi |
Passenger seat didnt read a passengers presence very often.Since the repair,two weeks ago no problems. Extremely poor gas consumption.As low as 12.2 MPG.Measured by dividing miles by gallons. On Feb 12th,the area tech reflashed the seat sensors and that seemed to fix it.Unfortunately after they fixed the low air in the tires indicator,that is failing again.Shows a false low air signal. | ||
| Kia Optima in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Jan 2007 4000 mi |
Passenger seat bottom sensor defective causing passenger air bag light to come on when a passenger sat in seat and for the airbag system to be inoperative. Repairs took over 30 days due to parts availability. | ||
| Feb 2007 6000 mi |
Passenger air bag indicator repeated an intermittent off signal when passenger was in seat. Kia rep was called in to update software. | ||
| Jul 2007 10000 mi |
Passenger airbag system again malfunctioning, intermittently, with a passenger under 140#s. Dealer still can't find problem. | ||
| Aug 2008 20000 mi |
Reflash for proper emission testing. | ||
| Kia Optima in Missouri, United States May 2007 - May 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011 39000 mi |
TSB on stuck throttle actuator. Cleaned and corrected problem of only being able to reach speeds of 15 mph | ||
| Kia Optima in Tennessee, United States Jun 2007 - May 2021 | |||
| Aug 2007 25826 mi US $10 |
Flat tire repair, rear driver. | ||
| Apr 2008 16367 mi US $13 |
Touchup paint. | ||
| May 2011 70000 mi US $15 |
Replaced rear upper trunk weather seals. | ||
| Jul 2012 73104 mi US $10 |
Add power steering fluid. | ||
| Mar 2013 78609 mi US $131 |
Resurfaced rear rotors, replace rear brake pads. | ||
| Jul 2013 87000 mi US $400 |
Car out of alignment, front rotors turned. | ||
| Jul 2014 93000 mi US $15 |
Polished headlamp lenses | ||
| Aug 2014 94000 mi US $52 |
Replaced original windshield moulding with OEM part. Original shrank. | ||
| Sep 2014 94000 mi US $75 |
Windshield trim shrank and front windshield leaked causing water stains on the headliner. | ||
| Apr 2015 97300 mi US $46 |
Passenger side interior sun visor broken, ordered replacement. | ||
| May 2015 98000 mi |
Windshield moulding still detaching, had to use window silicone to reattach again to the body. | ||
| Aug 2016 101000 mi US $4 |
Replaced exhaust pipe bracket. | ||
| Oct 2016 103000 mi US $22 |
Replaced blower motor resistor. Replaced windshield wipers. | ||
| Mar 2017 120441 mi US $309 |
New front tires, four wheel alignment. Vehicle out of alignment. | ||
| Aug 2017 128000 mi US $7 |
Replaced driver low beam bulb. | ||
| Nov 2017 131000 mi US $22 |
Both rear lower control arms replaced due to corrosion Replace fuel filler cap. | ||
| Dec 2017 131000 mi US $22 |
Replaced front brake pads. | ||
| Apr 2018 139000 mi US $80 |
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. | ||
| May 2018 146000 mi |
Removed windshield molding, OEM molding (which was replaced) shrank over time. Seeking aftermarket replacement. | ||
| Jul 2018 146000 mi US $14 |
Replaced H7 low beam bulb | ||
| Sep 2018 154000 mi US $12 |
Windshield washer fluid level sensor replaced. Radiator/ac condenser cleaned with coil cleaner. | ||
| Oct 2018 154500 mi US $117 |
Battery replaced. Replace front tires. | ||
| Apr 2019 157000 mi US $14 |
Four wheel alignment, upper stabilizer link broken/replaced. [towed] Sand/primer rust spot passenger side A-pillar. | ||
| Sep 2019 158000 mi US $52 |
Tire replacement/rotation | ||
| Oct 2019 159000 mi US $12 |
Polish headlamp lenses | ||
| Apr 2020 163000 mi US $46 |
Replace brake light bulb. Replace engine splash shield. | ||
| May 2020 163400 mi US $93 |
Replace rear driver side door lock actuator. | ||
| May 2021 172000 mi US $40 |
Replace trunk lid struts | ||
| Kia Optima in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010 103000 mi US $6 |
Check engine light on. MAF sensor error. Cleaned with MAF sensor cleaner. Check engine light on. MAF sensor error. Cleaned with MAF sensor cleaner. | ||
| Kia Optima in Illinois, United States Apr 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017 157000 mi US $65 |
Along with an oil change the right front Headlamp burned out and was changed following a pattern in which front headlamps have been replaced about every year for the past 5 years. | ||
2006.5 Kia Optima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Kia Optima in Tennessee, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 2007 1000 mi |
Tire pressure sensor was defective. Replaced defective tire pressure sensor. | ||
| Kia Optima in North Dakota, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 2007 5000 mi |
Rough idle at startup, then engine dies after short period. | ||
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