Complaints
180
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Kia Optima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#162 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Avg mileage:81,802 mi
#229 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:107,512 mi
Fires:1
#319 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:78,175 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Kia Optima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 62 | — | — | 81,802 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 | — | 1 | 107,512 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 19 | 3 | — | 78,175 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 | — | — | 102,698 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 9 | — | — | 86,967 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 73,436 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 140,350 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 43,085 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 | — | — | 83,043 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | 1 | 52,333 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 87,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 20,100 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 63,910 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 29,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 84,123 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 43 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 | — | — | 68,970 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 98,486 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | 18,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 98,486 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi |
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