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Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (7%)
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- 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 577 repairs.
Kia Optima brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 30 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
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 150040 mi C $90 |
Front and Rear Brake Pads only |
2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 87000 mi | Front passenger break pad was gone, driver side was OK. Noted when car was purchased, but thought it would last a couple weeks. Failed on a road trip, replaced both rotors and pads and the passenger side caliper. |
| 56000 mi | Parking brake light illuminated even though it's not engaged. They can't figure out why. All I was told is maybe they will replace the master cylinder... seems to me replacing the master cylinder is asinine. |
| 58000 mi | Parking brake light illuminated even though it's not engaged. |
| 67400 mi | Pedal travels to about an inch from the floor. Kia replaced master cly. once never resolved issues. Kia still denies problem exists. |
| 94000 mi US $250 |
Parking brake was dragging, parking shoes had corroded and had to replace the parking brake shoes |
| 7700 mi | Emergency brake required adjustment, would not hold car on a hill. |
2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi US $160 |
Rodent damage to wiring. Wheel sensor and fog light. |
2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | Pulling to the left when light braking Still pulls to left when braking |
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19700 mi | Warning light came on for brakes. Haven't taken it in yet. |
2011 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Traction control light stayed on all the time, had to replace sensor |
| 105000 mi US $400 |
Replaced all pads; Replaced rear rotors, Replaced Left Rear caliper |
2007 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 79000 mi | Master cylinder of the brake system had to be replaced. It had failed and wasn't getting good brake pressure. |
2007 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi | Leak in the parking brake line...would cost approx. $1,000 to fix |
2006.5 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 107000 mi US $650 |
one rear caliber bad, replaced both rear brake rotors and pads |
2006.5 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78609 mi US $131 |
Resurfaced rear rotors, replace rear brake pads. |
| 87000 mi US $400 |
Car out of alignment, front rotors turned. |
| 131000 mi US $22 |
Replaced front brake pads. |
| 139000 mi US $80 |
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. |
2004 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 113000 mi | the brake system keeps locking up |
2003 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 183400 mi US $300 |
Left rear brake caliper froze. Replaced caliper and pads, replaced brake rotor. |
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