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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%)
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Chart based on 98 repairs.
2013 Kia Optima suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 12 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
| 25100 mi | Replaced inner tie rod |
| 48 mi C $125 |
Right outer tie rod replaced. Dlr noticed problem during oil change. repaired elsewhere $100.00 cheaper. |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 73000 mi | Clicking in steering..a known issue with these cars..steering coupler replaced |
| 78029 mi | Steering wheel had been shaking violently at highway speeds for about a week. Took it in for wheel balance at independent shop. On their recommendation we took it to the dealer for a steering column bushing. This was a know failure point and the dealer replaced it under extended warranty. Totally fixed the vibrations. |
| 2000 mi | Car wanders a little on highway. Checked alignment, dealer said fine. Found steering software on wrong setting. Changed it but I still think too much play, too little straight line stability at speed. |
| 52700 mi C $990 |
Re-calibrated power stearing |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75000 mi | Wheel bearing in front, drivers side needed to be replaced. |
| 99200 mi C $800 |
Replaced lower control arms including bearings on both sides of the front. |
| 26660 mi | replaced right rear tie-rod end link under warranty. |
| 34720 mi | Slight knocking noise in drivers front side when turning or braking. They said it was strut bearing at first and replaced it. |
| 42160 mi C $100 |
Here an occasion ticking/clacking sound in the front end somewhere. Can't easily reproduce... Strut bearing was replaced under extended warranty, but sound is still there on occasion. |
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