Used 2016 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
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You truly hate someone? Tell them to buy this car.
Mitchell, 01/09/2025
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2016 Kia Optima in 2017 with 22,000 miles. It was burning oil right from the start, before my very first oil change. Asked Kia service department to check for leaks and they said there were no leaks. I could not figure out why I had to replace oil between oil changes when there was no oil leaking on the ground. The engine eventually crashed, but Kia said it wouldn’t replace it because the engine seals were leaking oil and that was not a covered repair. That cost me $1,300. A few thousand miles later and the engine was finally done for good, unrepairable this time, at 104,000 miles, and again Kia would not replace it. This time under the 150,000-mile extended warranty (due to the class action settlement) they basically said, “Sure it’s a trashy engine, but it didn’t break in the way the warranty demands, so, too bad. Wouldn’t want to be you!” #*%@^ jokers (edited for family audiences). Absolutely no car having the proper recommended maintenance, as mine did, should be headed to the junk yard at 104,000 miles! At that point, every other “normal” car I’ve owned (I’ve had 11 with all reaching at least 200,000 miles except for ones totaled or stolen) still had decent resale value. The 2016 Kia Optima is the absolute worst! If you truly hate someone, recommend that they buy this car.
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Eesh
Grant , 01/20/2024
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Now, everyone has their bad apple but researching my issues showed plenty to go around. Just traded it in for a Subaru after finally paying it off. Was stalling at red lights here and there, burning oil too fast, uncomfortable (I’m 6’ 200lb), too wide on outside compared to room inside, driver seat upholstery by console came un-clipped from seat, and their lengthy process for warranty on the burning oil was stretching it out to where it would have been past the warranty. This was 70k miles and I am OCD on my vehicles. Looking at Kia’s good reviews overall is baffling compared to research on the recalls and issues for certain models over and over but I did realize a lot of the reviews for vehicles are based on looks, acceleration, and technology which has nothing to do with longevity. Happy I finally drove further to get a Subaru, all my family up in MN has driven for 300+k miles. Their reviews can be even lower than Kia on certain models but yet consumer reports show Subaru owners hold on to theirs far longer than most brands. Something to think on when taking reviews into count.
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Affordable and comfortable
Luis, 07/18/2020
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It is very roomy. Runs very well. Had no major issues in 4 years. Only simple maintenance of oil change n tire rotation. Love the warranty on my Kia.
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2016 Kia Optima, Brurns Oil at 55000 miles.
Abbie, 04/27/2018
updated 11/01/2021
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car rides and drives like a 70k luxury car. Very roomy. Eye catching style! I get complements everywhere I go. HOWEVER, it burns oil, engine knocks. I go through a quart of oil every 1000 miles.yep you heard me. A 55,000 mile well maintained car that burns oil.
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My 2016 Kia Optima
Tiffinie, 12/28/2020
2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We love our car. Luxury and sport for a good value. We haven’t had any significant issues with our car thus far. Could have a little more insulation against road noise.
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