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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 129 repairs.
2012 Kia Optima brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (78%)
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.
2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi US $160 |
Rodent damage to wiring. Wheel sensor and fog light. |
2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | Pulling to the left when light braking Still pulls to left when braking |
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