2007 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
23 - 25 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(64 Total Reviews)
Scarry to drive Optima
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
We have this car for two years and have constant problem with passenger air bag sign not turned off if passenger about 150 lbs is present. No problems with passenger of 200 lbs. NHTSA has 32 complaints for Optima 2006-2008 for the same problem with couple of injured persons, but the only thing Dealer and KIA representative suggested is "passenger need to sit exactly in the middle of the seat, only in upright position, no legs crossed, no leaning on one side or another.If problem occurs, stop the car and restart it". Seems as just an excuse for malfunctioning and dangerous design flaw. Quite scary to be a passenger in this car, no proper company response to the unsafe design flaw so far.
Favorite Features
Other than above, nice, not expensive car, fun to drive, nice looking.
Suggested Improvements
Re-check passenger and driver's air bag system and sensor for safety (Like Nissan did for their QUEST 2004 - they re-designed sensor). OR, make passenger air bag turn on/off manual for driver to setup according to car's passengers.
Been a great little car...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I was skeptical when I test drove the Optima, I'm 6'3 and 220 lbs, so I thought I wouldn't fit in it. The seat is fine, and I have more than enough room to sit with an adult in the back seat behind me. I've been impressed with the fit/finish and reliability. I've got 46,000 miles on the car and the only time its been in the shop is for regular maint (oil/trans), and the visor broke twice. By far the most reliable of the 10 cars I've owned in my life. I went from a loaded SUV, so I went with a loaded optima; leather, moonroof, and the infinity sound system is amazing. Smooth ride, plenty of power.
Favorite Features
Fit and Finish are that of a much more expensive car.
Suggested Improvements
I have read about others who have had the visor break, this is annoying because while you wait for one to get shipped in, its hard to drive.
Avoid the Optima
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 1 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
My transmission has been replaced twice. Bad head gasket. I bought it new and it was great for the first two years and then this year it has been problem after problem.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Better reliability, better car parts that don't explode or crack after a couple years.
Some problems -overall good car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
I purchased this this vehicle used in April of 2009 with 23500 miles. Since then I had two problems, both front sway links need to be replaced and one of the rear brake was worn unevenly. Took numerous visit to repair shops over two months to figure out the brake issue (car was squeaking periodically when moving - was driving me crazy). The bad sway links were covered under Kia warranty. Since the repairs, the car has been running fine. The dealership was very professional in fixing the problem. Car now has 33000 miles on it. P.S. - trunk sometime open by it own. Happen to me about 4 times in 5 months. Also, averaging 27 miles per gallon with 80% stop/go driving -
Favorite Features
1)Interior styling, great seats in front. Very roomy in back per my co- workers. 2)Air conditioner is excellent. 3)Good performance for a 2.4 V4 engine.
Suggested Improvements
1) More standard safety features like antilock brakes, ESC, traction control. (I think current model have these as standard but not in 2007. 2)More optional accessories purchase. 3)More noise buffering please, traffic sound is more than average when compared to my other vehicle.
Great mid size sedan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
We now have over 31,000 on it, and it was trouble free. Had some initial issues, but once the problems with the air bag were resolved it has been perfect. All I do is change the oil, filters and tranny fluid. Good mileage, everything works and it's so far the best car I have ever owned. I have been driving since 1957 so you can see that I have a lot of experience with cars.
Favorite Features
The interior, and the overall styling. Great ride on the interstates and the climate control.
Suggested Improvements
MPG on the trip computer, and a compass on the mirror.
Concerned about the reviews here
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
Transmission and engine problems abound in some of these reviews. My wife drives the car most of the time and has had a transmission flush done because she though the transmission was "funny". No more tranny complaints. I drive 80+ miles to work each way and got 35+ MPG maintaining 55 to 62 MPH. No problems other than a rattle in the overhead reading lamps which the dealer took care of promptly. Car now has 42000 miles and runs even better. First 5000 miles or so the car seemed to struggle in cruise control as the engine raced to maintain speed. However, car no longer misses a beat except for the steepest inclines.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
First 4 cyl that we owned. Cold weather makes a noisy engine but not any worse than other 4 cylinders. The car is kept in a insulated garage in the winter.
A meaningful and honest review.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
My beautiful, dependable and comfortable kia optima ex is the best and most dependable car I have ever owned. It has all the conveniences I can think of, it gets good gas mileage and it never breaks down. I have had complete strangers compliment it's styling, I have gotten as much as 40.7 mpg on one trip, and after 31,000 miles it still runs like a Swiss watch. Perfect and quiet. It also handles very nicely. In other words... For the price, in it's field, it is simply perfect. A ten in every way.
Favorite Features
Leather,heated power seats,the CD/casette sound system,spacious trunk,the overal look of the dash.
Suggested Improvements
MPG on the trip computer(2009s have it)
Absolutely no problems in 2.5 years
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
Why all the one's in the block of previous reviews? Looks suspicious to me. In my case there's been absolutely NOTHING negative in 2.5 years of ownership. Rock solid-- just like Consumer Reports says.
Favorite Features
Interior upscale lighting.
Suggested Improvements
Better drivers information-- no mpg rating, no tire pressure indicator.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 1 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
I bought this car brand new with 7 miles on it. My 2007 Kia Optima has went through four different automatic transmissions. Kia will refuse to fix their defective car until you threaten legal action and then all the sudden they agree to pop in yet another transmission. My head gasket has blown twice and the car leaks oil and transmission fluid. I'm afraid to turn the car off sometimes because I seriously wonder if the thing will blow up the next time because it's so poorly made.
Favorite Features
If the car ran for more than a four month period consecutively I might be able to actually like something about the car.
Suggested Improvements
What is wrong with these automatic transmission? Mechanics at the Kia Dealership say the owners of 2007 and 2008 Optima model are always in the shop furious with the car and going through transmissions like crazy. They told me that the Kia Rio is a better built car than the Optima.
13 out 20 people found this review helpful
BEWARE!! Don't buy a Kia Optima
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 1 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
We purchased our Kia Optima 12/26/07, big mistake, not to long after we started having trouble. Started out with the trunk opening up either going down the road or while it was parked. Hesitation driving between 40 & 55, then the lifters started making noise. Cruise control came on for no reason, & the list goes on. We took it to the dealer many times & they just told us that they couldn't duplicate the problem so nothing was wrong with it. We finally took it to a certified mechanic & found the problem in a couple of hours, that the service department where we bought the car didn't/wouldn't find. Resale value is in the dump. It's not worth the money.
Favorite Features
Only thing good about it that it has good high beam headlights for night driving
Suggested Improvements
Should scrap the car.
5 out 8 people found this review helpful
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