Table 1 shows five common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the car stall (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems |
The contact owns a 2005 kia Optima. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle stalled without warning. The check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. Read details...
I just bought my 05 Optima. It also turns itself off--when it wants to. At first-it just did it in reverse. Then it started doing it driving down the highway. I took it to the dealer-who also, could not duplicate it. This is scary driving this car. Read details...
: the contact stated without incident the check engine light illuminated. The dealership determined the fuel cap was not properly tightened, then checked for diagnostic codes. There were no codes found and the light was turned off. Read details...