Used 2017 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 Optima, so we've included reviews for other years of the Optima since its last redesign.
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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Antenna
T, 05/31/2019
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The antenna on my 2016 optima broke off in slightly high winds. Kia, Tom - program manager and others would not stand behind the kia brand/product. I would not trust Kia product nor warranty unless you plan on keeping the car in your garage and never driving it on a windy day. A simple antenna cover and repair cost $365.82!!! What good was the factory warranty?
the optimal optima !
ernest biddle, 04/06/2016
2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
balance of performance ,handling and comfort.........just about perfect!
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Rented one for a week
Al D, 07/30/2017
2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I rented one for a week. I've got long legs. The console has a sharp edge that rubs against my right shin. The ride and handling are fairly good, but the engine and 6AT are not a good match. Smooth acceleration not easy, especially in sport mode. In regular and eco modes, the tranny is reluctant to downshift, so you have to force it a little and that makes the car lurch a bit. The tendency to want to hang around 1300 RPM when you want it to downshift makes the engine a little buzzy and noisy in that range. The brakes are a bit touchy for me, but work well. I was glad to get back to my Camry SE after a week in it. The Camry 4-banger is quieter and torquier in the lower RPM. The Camry drivetrain is smoother and easier to work for mild asseleration increases. Also, the center console is better designed for long legs.
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Hard seats sore ass
Jan, 12/15/2017
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
I'm 5' 5 and still have to have the seat all the way up to see over the hood and still do not have the vision to judge where the front of your car is. The seats are hard and long trips are very uncomfortable. When it snows the ice stays on the windshield no matter how I adjust the defrosters. It has no compass as my other autos have had. The trunk is large but the trunk lid is small and larger item won't fit. It does have a good get up and go and has always been reliable a god grocery getter but wouldn't recommend it for long distance.
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