Kia Optima 2003

Model Optima made in 2003 by Kia got 233 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, digital instrument panel and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4, 2.7.

Model 2003

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2.4 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsF22/30/2523.9474/38.4499/28.8429Regular930MIDSIZE CARS
2.4 4Manual, 5 gearsF23/30/2525.1/38.4/29.7344Regular930MIDSIZE CARS
2.7 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsF20/27/2322.449/34.9997/26.7686Regular1011MIDSIZE CARS
2.7 6Manual, 5 gearsF20/28/2322.6/35.6/27.044Regular1011MIDSIZE CARS

Parts

Part nameNo. recallsNo. bulletinsNo. investigationsNo. complaints
AIR BAGS 1 12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 7
EQUIPMENT 2 3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 3
FUEL SYSTEM11 7
PARKING BRAKE 1  
SEAT BELTS 1 1
STRUCTURE 2 15
VISIBILITY 1 4
SUSPENSION1  3
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL   2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM   3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES   30
OTHER   2
POWER TRAIN   6
SERVICE BRAKES   4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER   8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL   2

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