2004 KIA OPTIMA Power Train Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2004 KIA OPTIMA
2 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR TO KIA OF ORANGE PARK IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS BECAUSE OF ISSUES WITH STALLING AND HESTITATION AT START AND THE CAR HAS STOPPED ON MY WHILE IN GEAR WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE (THREE OR FOUR TIMES). EACH AND EVERY TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SEEM TO SAY THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DUPLICATE THE CONCERNS I AM HAVING. I HAVE BEEN AFRAID TO GO A LONG DISTANCE WITH THE CAR BECAUSE OF THESE ISSUES. I RECENTLY SWITCHED TO SOUTHSIDE KIA IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA AND THEY CONVINCED ME THE CAR WAS FIXED AFTER REPLACING SPARKS PLUS, FUEL PUMP, GAS TANK VALVE, AND ON ONE OCASSION THEY FOUND THE TPS SENSOR LOOSE FROM THE PREVIOUS KIA DEALERSHIP DOING A THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED WITH KIA RIGHT ABOUT NOW AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET...
PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2004 KIA OPTIMA FROM THE DEALER ON 12/09/2004. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN WORKING SINCE THE FIRST DAY IT WAS DRIVEN OUT OF THE DEALER'S LOT. WHAT'S MORE, THREE WEEKS INTO OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT, ROUGH IDLING PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM IS NOT NOTICEABLE ON COLD STARTS, BUT AFTER IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 35 MINUTES OR SO AND THE ENGINE HAS WARMED UP AND REACHED A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE, IT WILL BEGIN TO MAKE ROCKING-JERKY-THRUSTING LIKE MOVEMENTS. IT CAN BE FELT, AS IF, THE CAR IS EITHER CHOKING OR TRYING TO ACCELLERATE WHILE WAITING AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. AS FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE MODULE WAS ORDERED ON ITS FIRST VISIT, THE MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND REORDERED ON ITS SECOND VISIT, THE MODULE WAS INSTALLED ON ITS THIRD VISIT, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT IT NEEDED A SWITCH FOR...
Other 2004 KIA OPTIMA Problem Areas
Latcheslockslinkages
73 complaints
Electrical System
41 complaints
Structurebody
28 complaints
Air Bags
21 complaints
Unknown Or Other
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
8 complaints
Structurebodydoor
8 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Structureframe And Members
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint