2012 Kia Optima Repair & Maintenance Costs

A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 2012 Kia Optima
2012 Kia Optima
2012 Kia Optima
$537
Annual Repair Cost
on average
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
2012 Kia Optima
A faulty door latch assembly may cause one or both front doors to be difficult to open. replacing the worn latch will...
2012 Kia Optima
Check engine light illumination—combined with a lack of power or a stumble on acceleration—may be caused by the...

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2020 Kia Optima
4
Excellent
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.
2012 Kia Optima
I have to frequently add oil in my vehicle in between oil changes. it smells like the oil is burning out of the exhaust.
2012 Kia Optima
How much will i have to pay out of pocket for repairs?? i have maxcare that i will be using .