Kia Optima Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your Kia Optima
The annual maintenance cost of a Kia Optima is $471. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
Most Common Kia Optima Problems
Kia Optima vehicles have 81 reported problems.The most commonly reported 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
Kia Optima
AC Compressor Replacement
$773 - $847
Kia Optima
Clutch Hydraulic System Bleed
$61 - $90
Kia Optima
Battery Cable Battery Terminal End Service
$37 - $54
Kia Optima
Emission System Diagnosis & Testing
$61 - $90
Kia Optima
Tire Pressure Monitor Lamp Diagnosis
$98 - $143
Kia Optima
Cylinder Head Replacement
$4,247 - $4,966
Kia Optima
Auto Trans Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid Replacement
$202 - $265
Kia Optima
Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement
$1,126 - $1,436
Kia Optima
HVAC Air Door Actuator Replacement
$386 - $435
Kia Optima
Variable Valve Timing Control Solenoid Replacement
$350 - $485
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The Kia Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Kia is $474, which means it has above average ownership costs. The other factors that contribute to Kia reliability include an average of 0.2 visits to a repair shop per year and a 10% probability of a repair being severe.
Most Common Kia Optima Questions
There are 904 related questions for Kia Optima vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked Kia Optima questions.
I have a 2016 kia optima with a small touch screen on it. not sure the size but they seem common in most kia optima’s...
After replacing the tpms units in the tires, the letters "tpms" intermittently display on the dash. the shop did a...
Kia Optima Recalls
Kia Optima vehicles have 24 known recalls. The most common recall is: Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit Shorts Causing Fire Hazard.
Kia Optima by Year
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