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2017 Kia Optima repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)

Other (14%)

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Chart based on 7 repairs.
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2017 Kia Optima repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Optima in Florida, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

7000 mi

US $32
Don't recall 
Kia Optima in Western Australia, Australia
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

13020 mi
Software upgraded to address an issue with not reporting Radio station details properly 
Apr 2018

21080 mi
Intermittent vibrating from the sunroof started in about December and could not be diagnosed. The car was then recalled and the entire sunroof seal replaced. 

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2017 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Optima in Texas, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
May 2021

87000 mi
Parasitic draw issue. Battery dies in three days. Issue was the master window switch. 
Apr 2022

86000 mi

US $225
Replaced front subframe air dam 

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2017 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan

154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Optima in Washington, United States
Nov 2017 - Aug 2020
Feb 2018

3000 mi
Recall on the Automatic Transmission Inhibitor Switch. 
Jun 2018

4500 mi
On-board PHEV charging module failure. Car stopped charging when plugged in. Dealer replaced the charging module (in the car, not the one going to the wall) 

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2017 Kia Optima Repair Histories

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