2012 Kia Optima Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 2012 Kia Optima
The annual maintenance cost of a 2012 Kia Optima is $537. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
Most Common 2012 Kia Optima Problems
2012 Kia Optima vehicles have 6 reported problems.The most commonly reported 2012 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 2012 Kia Optima is between $483 and $590.
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AC Evaporator Replacement
$1,154 - $1,738
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Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
$410 - $470
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Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement
$349 - $537
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Throttle Body Replacement
$436 - $487
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Exhaust Manifold Replacement
$4,470 - $4,534
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Wheel Replacement
$666 - $695
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Exhaust Muffler Replacement
$1,234 - $1,263
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Clutch Replacement
$1,841 - $2,233
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Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Switch Replacement
$266 - $284
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Power Seat Control Module Replacement
$448 - $471
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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 2012 Kia Optima Questions
There are 55 related questions for 2012 Kia Optima vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 2012 Kia Optima questions.
I have to frequently add oil in my vehicle in between oil changes. it smells like the oil is burning out of the exhaust.
How much will i have to pay out of pocket for repairs?? i have maxcare that i will be using .
2012 Kia Optima Recalls
2012 Kia Optima vehicles have 6 known recalls. The most common recall is: Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit Shorts Causing Fire Hazard.
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