Complaints
306
Crashes
14
Fires
4
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Kia Optima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#173 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Avg mileage:92,127 mi
#241 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:85,011 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:3
#328 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:108,200 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Kia Optima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 73 | — | — | 92,127 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 41 | 2 | 3 | 85,011 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 28 | 1 | — | 108,200 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 2 | — | 63,736 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | 85,070 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 11 | — | — | 63,627 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | — | — | 32,078 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 8 | — | — | 74,376 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 8 | — | — | 100,709 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 7 | — | — | 71,260 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | — | — | 94,833 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 6 | — | — | 48,140 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 122,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | 1 | — | 71,983 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 58,716 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | 1 | — | 83,551 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | — | 49,281 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 101,133 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 19,195 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 85,664 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 3,700 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | 41,600 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 107,700 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 1 | — | 35,638 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 700 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 44,143 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 26,400 mi |
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