| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 8 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
| 29100 mi US $1150 |
Radiator assembly replaced, core support replaced |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7000 mi | One headlight beam misaligned; corrected under warranty at first oil change. |
| 16000 mi | Headlights misaligned again; positioned too high on previous visit. |
| 19000 mi | Headlights improperly aligned at last visit; 90% fixed, still not perfect |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 123000 mi US $500 |
Driver side mirror fell apart. Had to replace entire mirror, not covered by warranty |
| 4000 mi | Replaced windshield due to stress crack. |
| 88040 mi C $500 |
Unit of measure on Climate control system changed from metric to imperial and I could not reset myself so I asked the dealer to do it...they could not fix, nor supply a suggestion to do so... |
| 89900 mi C $465 |
Wipers started being extremely slow while travelling in USA. Got it inspected and the motor was still fine, but the linkage was not; it needed replacing. Dealer did not have one in stock, but lubricated the mechanism, and when I came back, the replacement was done quickly in 45 minutes. |
2013 Kia Optima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 6000 mi | Replaced trunk lock. |
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