Power Train Related Problems of the 2007 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2007 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2007 Kia Motor Optima

The Power Train problem

My vehicle speed up and slow down all that itself. It will not maintain speed even with my foot steady on the gas. It will not accelerate, but the major problem is my seatbelt gets stuck all the time I’m afraid to get buckled.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

On two occasions (to date) my kia Optima has become inoperable - unable to put the car in drive or reverse. The first occurred during the winter in February 2010. After one of many snowstorms this season I was driving on a plowed road then encountered an area where there was only room enough for   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

The contact owns a 2007 kia Optima. The contact stated that the transmission shift lever became stuck in neutral. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the automatic transmission shift cable detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...


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