Used 2010 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2010 Optima, so we've included reviews for other years of the Optima since its last redesign.
Good Car
Seriouscoin, 01/07/2010
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had to trade in my Rx-8 (worst car ever) and got this. I loved this car!! Very good gas, and price was not bad at all. Highly recommended for a family car.
Want Mustang Back
NotHappy, 09/30/2009
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had a 2007 Mustang for 3 years but after many issues and the warreny being up at that time 11 days. I was thinking of trading..found Kia for another car but ended up buying Kia Optima. The car is very good car over all but the seats are so hard and not comfortable at all. My back hurts after drving the car. I would advise really drving the car for more then a short test drive. I did drive the car 3 times however a really long drive would be better. I try to hurry up and get to where I need to go so I want have to drive the car long. The only plus is the safety/warrenty and the radio is good other then that I wish I never got this car.
Bad Purchase
Jamie, 07/24/2018
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
My husband and I decided to expand our family, which ment a bigger car. The first week of owning the car we had to replace the crank sensor. It done fine for about 3 weeks and it went back out again. Our check engine light is now kicking on and off, so we took the car and had a diagnostic run and the crank sensor is bad again. The oil pump has been replaced 2 times since the day we bought the car and its going out again. Our cousin bought a car just like ours and has had the same problems as we have. This is the worst car that we have ever purchased and we will never own another kia again!
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KIA OPTIMA POOR
rtoothman, 04/22/2013
2009 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Car codes every spring return to dealership they clear code[multiple misfires] runs fine after several restarts, and say they cant find whats wrong with engine 2.7 V6 which they no longer offer in Optima.The vehicle has had this issue since 10,000 miles and only has 49,000 as of 2013.Dealership or KIA problem?????Rhorman's of FT Wayne In.
traded down from a Sorento
Shanna, 03/10/2009
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought car 3 wks ago after buying a Sorento I had 8 wks. This car was suggested by dealership. I highway miles a day so I'm a bit dissapointed. My kids are a bit tight w/ 2 boosters & a 13 yr old in back, but it's doable and he can buckle ok. The side mirrors are rectangular & takes getting use to, don't feel like I always get good coverage. Power's good & handles huge daily hill ok. The material is CHEAP & pills (balls up on seats). I'll be investing in seat covers! Got silver & it hides dirt well, looks sharp. Happy w/ purchase, wish I had electric seats/sunroof but was upside down & couldn't afford more. overall I dig it.