Used 2012 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Blown Engine
J Supanich, Delaware, OH, 10/14/2015
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Engine blew at 47,000. Like others have posted, my engine blew driving 70 mph on the highway. I bought the car used with 36,000 miles. At 42,000 it needed the fuel pump replaced (under warranty). When the engine blew, it took a long time for Kia Motors to approve the work. They will try to find reasons to not cover the work. I finally got my car back 6 weeks later. Another issue I have is it is consistently pulling to the left. I have had it looked at 3 times already and it's still not fixed. I do really like the some of the features of the Optima though. The Navigation and Climate Controls are on point. And it has a nice sporty feel to the car, but at this point I'm looking to trade it in ASAP before something else goes wrong.
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Recall after recall buyer beware
Craztngirl, Camden, TN, 02/10/2020
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought mine in 2019 low miles a month later Car acted like brakes were applied they were not then it would lurch forward...for no reason turns out a sensor was recall . As it was in the engine got recalled could be fire hazard drove a loaner a few months . Then air bag sensor went on recall car goes back in same deal loaner car . Everything went well for a little while then needed to check oil realized mechanic did not attach hood latch so hood wont raise take it to dealer for oil change they said ohh should have brought it back in right away after last service...well hello I didnt know it was stuck until I check things. So they were going to charge for that and find out ecu on recall On a plus note good mid size car lots of leg room nice roomy trunk
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S jennings , Atlanta, GA, 03/14/2023
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Kia I bought it used. I never had any problems with my car.
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All MPG Advertizments are Lies!!!
kirk700, Joelton, TN, 07/20/2012
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have logged 17,000+ miles on my 2012 KIA Optima. I love the car, 100% reliable and very comfortable. I'm glad I chose it over the Accord and Fusion. That said, the window sticker read 26 city, 36 Hwy MPG. I am in sales and travel between 100 to 400 miles a day. 30% city and 70% Hwy. The best I have ever recorded is 30mpg. The worst is 24 mpg. My opinion, these figures are closer to what should be printed on the window sticker.
Good car for the money!
sabz, Granton, WI, 05/27/2013
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Originally had the 2011 Optima, but after having the same problem 6times with the brake pedal getting stuck, and not being able to start the car, the dealer bought it back from us, and we traded up to the 2012. We've had the car since about this time last year. Really impressed with the difference. Seats are significantly more comfortable, and interior quality is also improved. Performance is adequate, and so is interior and trunk space. However, we aren't able to get the MPG's that are predicted to get, about an average of 26. Overall, we're really happy with the car, and hope to get many miles out it.