2007 Kia Optima Transmission Problems and Repair Histories
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2007 Kia Optimas for which no Transmission and Drivetrain problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2007 Kia Optima problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Transmission problem frequency.
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Kia Optima Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels 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.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | Kia Optima | 13 Optimas, 10.6 months of data per Optima, average 80800 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 Optimas, 10.6 months of data per Optima, average 80800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2007 Kia Optima
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| Kia in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 111000 | 1500 | Car in/out shop from OCT.Clutch would'nt go into gear.1st mech thought bad seal replaced, did it again.Towed x2.Sat at mech shop x 2 week.Took to another shop & replaced Master Cylinder.Did it again.Replaced clutch & Master. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 66000 | 0 | Transmission was shifting strange. Dealer drove it, confirmed problem - reprogrammed shifting software. Noted that axleshaft was seized in hub, causing intermittent rubbing sound. Replaced axleshaft and hub. All work covered under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Optima in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 94000 | 600 | Hydraulic went out in clutch. Car wouldn't move. |
| Jan | 2012 | 99000 | 872 | Shifter cable broke....this is a manual transmission |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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