Table 1 shows nine common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine clicking and tapping noises (five problems).
Odometer fraud. The contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle's transmission failure. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. Read details...
My 2008 kia Optima was a good car wiith no problems at all so when my car cut off on I 95 during rush hr. I was scared to death. As I was entering the ramp for I-95 my check engine light came on . I had a clickin noise in engine but within less then 2 min. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. The contact stated while traveling approximately 35 mph, smoke emitted from under the hood and the vehicle stalled. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle failed to restart. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. Read details...