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2013 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (9%)
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 98 repairs.
2013 Kia Optima brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45000 mi US $1100 |
Excessive vibration diagnosed as uneven rotor wear, rotors were unable to be machined flat |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi US $394 |
replace rotors & pads |
| 41200 mi C $800 |
Stuck springs |
| 52700 mi C $990 |
Rear brakes seized, all 4 repolished |
| 61760 mi C $800 |
Excessive brake pedal travel |
| 42780 mi C $320 |
replaced rear brake pads, rotors |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 150040 mi C $90 |
Front and Rear Brake Pads only |
| 34720 mi | Came back with the problem again when a different tech said that the calipers needed to be cleaned and lube. The last guy was right. Took the car in and with 20 minutes had completed his work. Problem completely resolved under warranty. |
| 9000 mi | The brake pedal occasionally squawks when depressed, either when the car is moving or stopped. The dealer test drove the car themselves, and declared the noise to be 'normal' and related to activation of the regenerative brakes. |
| 56000 mi | Replaced a valve section connected to the brake pedal. The pedal produced a loud squawk sound when depressed in warm weather since new. |
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