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2012 Kia Optima repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (3%)

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2012 Kia Optima brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

87000 mi

Front passenger break pad was gone, driver side was OK. Noted when car was purchased, but thought it would last a couple weeks. Failed on a road trip, replaced both rotors and pads and the passenger side caliper.

94000 mi

US $250

Parking brake was dragging, parking shoes had corroded and had to replace the parking brake shoes

7700 mi

Emergency brake required adjustment, would not hold car on a hill.

56000 mi	Parking brake light illuminated even though it's not engaged. They can't figure out why. All I was told is maybe they will replace the master cylinder... seems to me replacing the master cylinder is asinine.
58000 mi	Parking brake light illuminated even though it's not engaged.

67400 mi

Pedal travels to about an inch from the floor. Kia replaced master cly. once never resolved issues. Kia still denies problem exists.

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13000 mi

US $160

Rodent damage to wiring. Wheel sensor and fog light.

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13000 mi

Pulling to the left when light braking Still pulls to left when braking

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