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2009 Kia Optima repairs by problem area
Engine (0%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (38%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (15%)
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Chart based on 13 repairs.
2009 Kia Optima repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Optima in Minnesota, United States - Sep 2009 | |||
| Sep 2009396 mi | seat latch was loose. | ||
| Kia Optima in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201361000 mi | Airbag sense under passenger seat went out. While it's out of the factory warranty, the extended warranty is covering it. | ||
| Kia Optima in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201639000 mi | The car downshifts rough at 22 mph when the engine is cold. The nearest dealer is over 30 miles away & they want me to rent a car & leave my car for up to a week. I have decided to drive the car until it is no longer drive-able. | ||
| Jan 201727600 mi | Car still downshifts rough at 22 miles an hour. I have not taken it in to repair as I have seen horror stories on the internet & many have this problem & it is supposedly a computer problem. Would like it fixed for free though. Car still downshifts at 22 miles per hour when engine is cold. Warming up car does not help, must drive for 10 miles or more before car shifts normally. No repair done. Kia wants me to leave car at dealership for up to a week & rent a car. I continue to drive as is but slow when car nears 22 MPH. | ||
| Oct 201743000 mi | Same problem as before, rough downshifts at 22 mp....after driving approximately 10-15 miles it does not do it anymore. Kia wants me to leave car there for at least a week & rent a car at my own expense. I only have a year left on drive train warranty so I am going to have to at some point....til then I am driving & trying to slow down before I get to the 22 mph mark. | ||
| Jul 201852000 mi | Same problem as before, downshifts at 22 mph until I drive it for ten minutes or so...warming up engine does not stop the rough downshift, I must drive it before it is not felt. | ||
| Kia Optima in Idaho, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 2010250 mi | Warranty repair on back passenger cloth panel, Cloth coming loose, Noticed on test drive Dealer Replaced panel.. | ||
| Nov 201327000 miUS $20 | Driver inside door handle broke in half for no reason just broke in our hand when using it..Also plastic covering on visors coming away from mirrors and cloth coming off door panels.. All repairs covered by Kia | ||
| Kia Optima in Georgia, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Mar 201223000 miUS $115 | Battery failed, and it was an OEM. Replacement installed by AAA Road Service at residence | ||
| Apr 201223300 miUS $125 | Trunk latch had become out of adjustment. This resulted in a constant battery drain as a signal light showing trunk light was remaining on. Dealer adjusted latch so trunk lid would properly close | ||
| Dec 201227000 miUS $271 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System, sensor failed and was discovered damaged likely from a previously installed set of tires purchased elsewhere and improperly installed. | ||
2009 Kia Optima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Optima in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 201453000 mi | Headlight automatically turning off when car shut off do not function properly | ||
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