2008 Kia Optima Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 2008 Kia Optima
The annual maintenance cost of a 2008 Kia Optima is $346. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
Most Common 2008 Kia Optima Problems
2008 Kia Optima vehicles have 8 reported problems.The most commonly reported 2008 Kia Optima problem is: Door Locks Malfunction Not Allowing Driver or Passanger to Open Their Doors
A faulty door latch assembly may cause one or both front doors to be difficult to open. replacing the worn latch will...
Check engine light illumination—combined with a lack of power or a stumble on acceleration—may be caused by the...
Kia Optima Repairs and Prices
The average repair cost for a 2008 Kia Optima is between $311 and $380.
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Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
$410 - $470
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Fuel Evaporative Canister Replacement
$768 - $1,031
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Exhaust Pipe Replacement
$919 - $961
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Ignition Switch Replacement
$223 - $267
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Power Steering System Leak Inspection
$61 - $90
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Fuel Level Sending Unit Replacement
$1,575 - $1,832
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Emission System Diagnosis & Testing
$61 - $90
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Exhaust Manifold Replacement
$4,470 - $4,534
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Emergency Brake Cable Replacement
$427 - $519
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Head Gasket Replacement
$1,929 - $2,459
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The Kia Optima Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $471 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Optima.
Most Common 2008 Kia Optima Questions
There are 62 related questions for 2008 Kia Optima vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 2008 Kia Optima questions.
Rear of car was accidently hit by loose rollator, knocked out clear cover over turn signal light, and red reflective...
I’m having trouble locating my water pump. please help
2008 Kia Optima Recalls
2008 Kia Optima vehicles have 3 known recalls. The most common recall is: Brake Light Switch May Fail Prematurley.
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