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2013 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- 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 98 repairs.
2013 Kia Optima electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 26 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
| 8000 mi | Kia has a fuse that is pulled as new car is shipped to totally take any load off of battery. This fuse became loose and vehicle would not start. Reseated fuse and all works perfectly. |
| 13500 mi | Continuing problems with vehicle periodically going dead (lights, dash etc)when trying to start. Dealer replaced driver door jamb plate as it was grounding. Problems continue same plus remote start periodically fails. Not resolved. |
| 16000 mi | Problems continue from April. Same exact indications. Has spent numerous days at dealer. Unresolved. |
| 16000 mi | Previously reported electrical problem went unresolved. Traded back to dealer for another Optima. |
| 26000 mi | Car wouldn't start in morning; AAA replaced battery and car is back to normal. |
| 25000 mi | AC blower motor replaced. Bearing making lots of noise when cold. |
| 70000 mi | The problem ended up being a fuse housing. |
| 21500 mi | Drivers side mirror would not move L&R. The problem was observed on delivery when new but was intermittent. It was determined that the L&R motor in the mirror was defective from the start and will be replaced under warranty. |
| 18200 mi | The navigation stopped working, it did reset and begin to function normally again, but the dealer replaced it without question. One interior light had a short in the switch. Switch replaced under warranty. |
| 72800 mi | Drivers mirror motor will be hopefully repaired by replacing the wiring harness. Attempts have been previously made to make this repair. It has been intermittent in the past, but had failed to activate in all directions now. |
| 17300 mi | Backup camera inop |
| 33000 mi | Antenna replaced due to no signal on Sat, traffic, or radio. |
| 2000 mi | Window would not close Nav system freeze and abends |
| 10540 mi | Driver's airbag replaced due to dash light illuminating |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26000 mi | replaced compressor |
| 99000 mi US $500 |
Starter was slipping and wouldn't start all the time |
| 71000 mi US $1500 |
I need a new compressor. |
| 75000 mi US $1800 |
New compressor & other parts were needed. |
| 52700 mi C $990 |
Fog light out, bulb ordered. Rear plate lights replaced |
| 30000 mi | trip switch in steering wheel mount broke...They replaced trip switch assy |
| 62700 mi | Ac quit. dealer said condenser bad. Serviced AC sys myself, could not find any leaks, still working fine. |
| 67200 mi | Satellite radio shows "acquiring signal" all the time |
| 12000 mi | Clogged A/C discharge hose |
| 2000 mi | Cruise control,reset, trip buttons failed. |
| 37000 mi US $265 |
no cool air blowing. needed freon |
| 7000 mi | replace a part that was defective in the A/C compressor |
2013 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54000 mi US $250 |
Replace battery that would drain on a cold night. Was told this was usual but after asking around found out not true so took car to a different shop. |
| 16120 mi | Backup camera died. Covered by warranty |
| 29140 mi | Kia door light on sill burnt out. Replacement part has to be ordered and replaced |
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