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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability Comparisons

Kia Optima Reliability vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability:
Kia Optima Reliability vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability:

You won't find Kia Optima or Volkswagen Tiguan reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Kia Optima and the Volkswagen Tiguan truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Kia Optima and Volkswagen Tiguan reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Kia Optima and the Volkswagen Tiguan were 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 and the Volkswagen Tiguan have been recently.

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Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Kia Optima   16 Optimas, 4.4 months of data per Optima, average 3700 miles

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 31 Tiguans, 8.4 months of data per Tiguan, average 7400 miles28
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Kia Optima 38 Optimas, 8.1 months of data per Optima, average 8600 miles31
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Kia Optima 33 Optimas, 10.1 months of data per Optima, average 18600 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Brake switch might be a common problem in early cars. When it fails, car won't start.
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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 36 Tiguans, 10.4 months of data per Tiguan, average 16100 miles26
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 36 Tiguans, 9.9 months of data per Tiguan, average 28900 miles

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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Kia Optima   10 Optimas, 8.4 months of data per Optima, average 35500 miles

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 40 Tiguans, 9.8 months of data per Tiguan, average 39400 miles

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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Kia Optima   13 Optimas, 10.6 months of data per Optima, average 80800 miles

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2005 Kia Optima   13 Optimas, 7.2 months of data per Optima, average 82700 miles

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2004 Kia Optima   22 Optimas, 9.8 months of data per Optima, average 102800 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Kia Optima

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What Our Members Are Saying about Kia Optima Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Kia Optima: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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.

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