Used 2014 Kia Optima Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Looks aren't everything
I purchased a new Kia Optima in 2014. It was a good looking car, but by the time I had 30k miles I started having problems: rattling Windows that after 3 visits to the dealership was never resolved; hit a bump in the road, no audio or display until I learned to pull the fuse and re-insert it to force a reboot; I had to replace the tires twice and purchase a new battery before 40k miles and the last straw was when I learned I needed new brakes at 45k, at which time I traded it in for a new Toyota. Save yourself the frustration - bypass this brand. I've had many cars in my lifetime and only Mazda was as bad as Kia.
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Low Mileage and several problems
2014 Kia optima 32,000 miles when I bought the car five months ago. Entire engine seized at 36,000 miles Kia at least covered to put a new engine in it but was without a car for two weeks. Then at 38 500 miles my O2 sensors go bad. $675 to fix. Not happy with so many problems with such low mileage on the car only owned for five months.
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- EX Hybrid SedanMSRP: $5,99923 mi away
- LX SedanMSRP: $6,9707 mi away
- LX SedanMSRP: $7,99816 mi away
Can't believe the quality for the price
Going on one month now for the 2014 LX. The car is half the price of the Lexus I used to own and the ride is better, its quieter, the 4 cyl gives me all the power I can use not to mention the gas mileage, warranty, all in a beautiful car. I cannot believe they build this great car for the low price. Its about three years...the car is still great...much better than my wife's BMW which is double the price I no longer own the Kia, but do remember it as a great car. I am now driving a 2018 Toyota Camry SE which has more features and advanced safety equipment as standard.
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Look out
Engine on recall. It blew up with 70k + miles on it.
Engine
Google Kia Optima engine problems and you will find a number of suprisingly similar complaints to mine. Had for 4 months regular maintenance and suddenly engine just goes.
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