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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%)
Chart based on 98 repairs.
2013 Kia Optima engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Kia Optima
Engine not specified
| 11000 mi | Electric cooling fan shorted out . |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39709 mi | Replaced throttle body |
| 26000 mi | Cylinder 2 spark plug tip burnt off causing a miss fire. |
| 6000 mi | Short in electrical harness resulting in car shutting off while driving and unable to restart. Corporate flew in to diagnose and a new harness was installed. |
| 33000 mi | Ecu update. |
| 13000 mi | Plastic Valve cover had a small crack and was leaking oil over the engine. |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68000 mi | Excessive oil consumption. Dealer acknowledges but refused to do any investigation. Recommended oil change despite 2k since last change. |
| 117000 mi | I have to add oil about once a month, they searched for a leak, but couldn't find one. |
| 67000 mi US $275 |
Replace intake manifold tuning valve control circuit |
| 53000 mi | Leaking timing chain gasket |
| 61760 mi C $800 |
Computer needed updating |
| 84900 mi | Car would not recognize my key, you have to put the car in neutral and it would start. It was really warm and Humid in my area. Sometimes it would do it, sometimes it wouldn't do it. They couldn't find the problem. |
| 99000 mi US $500 |
Recall notice , the queen had to look at oil to see if engine was defective |
| 77000 mi US $200 |
Engine is destroyed despite regular and proper maintenance beyond manufacturer's suggestions. Engine requires replacement but Kia has denied warranty. |
| 77000 mi | Extreme oil consumption |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75000 mi | Belt idler on air conditioner was going bad. |
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