Kia Optima Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Kia Optima reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Kia Optima truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Kia Optima reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Kia Optima was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Kia Optima has been recently.
See what people are saying about Kia Optima reliabilityMore about the
Kia Optima
Take the TrueDelta survey on your car and get free access to all of the data on this page. Click here to get started!
Kia Optima Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Kia Optima.Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Kia Optima Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Kia Optima
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Kia Optima Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Kia Optima: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Good general reliability, which is backed by an excellent warranty |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I researched online and spoke with Optima owners. Kia has come a long way in reliability in the past few years. I was surprised by the level of owner loyalty. People who own Optimas enthusiastically recommend them. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have had zero problems with the car. Trim and everything is just like new. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have not had to call roadside service once in three years |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Have had 0 problems until just recently the clutch pressure plate broke! $800 to fix and not under warranty! Not happy about that. |
