Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Brake Light problems |
Power train: at low idle or while slowing down, the car will lose power for a minute until you get on the accelerator and it all comes back on. Alternator had been replaced. And is going to be replaced again soon. Not sure if it's just a bad part. Power steering pump was replaced. The pulley seized. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. The contact stated that the low beam headlights were not providing the appropriate lighting distance. The dealer was unable to correct the failure. It would cost approximately $100 to replace each bulb. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who detected that the brake light would not illuminate upon depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...