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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%)
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Chart based on 97 repairs.
2011 Kia Optima suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $180 |
Rubber coupler is steering worn out causing vehicle to have slack in steering wheel. Replace coupler under warranty, |
| 69000 mi | Replaced worn out steering coupler bushing that caused clunk noise in steering wheel |
| 54000 mi | Left front wheel bearing getting noisy. Confirmed by mechanic to be such, but no time avail yet to do a repair, and the $345 estimate ($128 bearing; $194 labor) will induce me to shop around. |
| 56000 mi | Left frt wheel bearing was getting noisy over a period of weeks. Was replaced under warranty. |
| 78000 mi | Right front wheel bearing was getting very noisy. Covered under warranty |
| The steering coupler had worn out and caused the wheel to shake. The coupler was replaced. |
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 62000 mi C $300 |
Coil spring on front driver side snapped, required replacement. Could not find parts from any 3rd party source (this is in Canada), was forced to get replacement spring from dealership. |
| 34000 mi | There was a TSB for steering wheel plastic bushing. Was replaced. |
| 72000 mi US $105 |
Tie rod caused a failed yearly inspection--became loose at the knuckle due to an impact to road debris |
| 51700 mi | Left front wheel bearing noisy |
| 88600 mi US $150 |
Right front Hub Bearing Noisy |
| 27200 mi | Rear shock rattle |
| 3000 mi | Steering will intermittently pull to the left. Appears to be electric power steering related. Chassis alignment and reset of "chip" in power steering did not fix problem.....still exists. new attempt to fix original problem was not successful. update: at time car sold considered this fix satisfactory. |
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105000 mi | Had an extended unlimited mileage warranty put out by Kia for the steering wheel coupler needing replacement. Noticed that my car was making a clunking noise inside the steering column every time I drove on a rough road. The dealership replaced the coupler and the clunking completely disappeared. The service manager said that my coupler was slightly worn and that the new coupler is made of a better material that lasts longer. |
| 81840 mi | Rear stabilizers .. KIA dealer found it was a covered repair. |
| 90360 mi C $520 |
Front control arms require replacement ... Had been in the shop before for the report of this clunk/noise but dealer could not duplicate. Took mechanic out and noise heard .. requires replacement but still dealing with the dealer over repair |
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