Two problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2005 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2005 Optima.
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. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on three separate occasions for the same failure, but there was no resolution. Recently, the crankshaft sensor was replaced under the service warranty; however, the failure recurred a few days later. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 24,500 and current mileage was 25,000. Updated 5/18/09 updated 05/20/09.
: the contact stated the vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted each time and was taken to the dealership. The dealership was unable to determine the problem.