| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2011 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2011 Kia Optima engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Kia Optima
Engine not specified
| 74000 mi US $3600 |
Huge knocking from engine. Allegedly oil pump failed. Engine destroyed. Dealer paid 50% of cost (total was $7200) |
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51100 mi | Sticky wastegate was causing the turbo to choke and the vehicle to lose power resulting in a sluggish speed that will not exceed 70mph. Let alone taking a long time to go from 0-60 mph. Engine light came on the next day. |
| 38000 mi | Fuel leak from high pressure fuel pump |
| 51000 mi | Engine lost power. Turbo wastegate was adjusted under warranty. |
| 64000 mi US $1165 |
turbo controller failed |
| 9500 mi | blown engine due to cracked spark plugs. porcelain insulation from spark plugs in bank 2 and 3 fell into engine |
| 29200 mi | Voltage adjustment |
| 46300 mi | The turbo gate was replaced |
| 128000 mi US $80 |
Excessive oil consumption, 1 qt per 1,500 miles. Treated with ring cleaner |
| 121000 mi US $150 |
Excessive oil consumption, new engine needed |
| 17000 mi | Sudden lack of power, no turbo boost at all. It "threw a code" and the car dealer's svce dpt knew what to do. Under warranty, so they provided a free rental car. I have no complaint. |
| 25000 mi | Slight oil leak at crankcase/oilpan junction; was fixed quickly under warranty. |
| 64000 mi US $140 |
Turbo waste gate went out of spec resulting in big loss of power; much less than a non-turbo motor. Top speed about 60mph. A known issue with a couple of TSBs, but not covered by warranty. Given that problem arose at 61k, I felt cheated. |
| 25000 mi | oil leaking - bad oil pan seal |
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 89000 mi US $140 |
Serpentine belt replaced due to wear. |
| 90000 mi US $25000 |
Engine failed with significant oil loss (1 quart for 1000 miles). KIA did not own up to the issue. I got rid of the car. Kia is a $hit car with even $hittier dealer and customer service. I am done with KIA. Period. |
| 103800 mi | Engine seized due to known manufacturing defect; replaced under warranty |
| 46000 mi | Computer failed, was replaced |
| 12700 mi | Check engine light was on, dealer replaced faulty exhaust valve control solenoid. |
| 30900 mi | Check engine light came on, without loss of drivability. |
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105961 mi US $43 |
During the time frame that the 12v battery was dying and even after replacement, the car started having rough idling (almost sounded like it was going to stall) when ever I would stop, start off in reverse or in drive. The car would lose power going up small hills and would sound as if it was starving from air/fuel. I received a CEL for PO106 MAP Sensor code. I removed the map sensor and cleaned it good with a cloth that was sprayed with contact cleaner. There was minimal residue left on the rag from the sensor. After resetting the CEL and test driving the car, the rough idling/attempting to stall continued as described above. After further investigation, I noticed that the air intake hose prior to the MAP sensor/engine was slightly offset to the point that there was a gap on one portion of the intake hose. After loosening the clamp all the way and loosening the intake filter cover, I was able to re-align the intake hose and tighten everything down. I then reset my car and test drove it around my subdivision. The rough idle initially was there but, once my actual engine kicked on and a vacuum was established it seemed to return back to its normal self. I test drove it for a few miles and there was no rough idle at stops or the sound of wanting to stall. We did order a new Map Absolute Pressure Sensor overnight so if the problem comes back I will swap that piece out if needed. Will drive car tomorrow to see if the problem returns. |
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.
