Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission stuck in gear (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Optima

The Power Train problem

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...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

My husband went to walmart to drop off a movie. When he came out he saw one of the employees holding the car from behind because it was rolling back. My husband put the car in park and turned it off and the car still rolled back.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 kia Optima lx 4cyl auto. The contact stated that while parked waiting to have his oil change, the contact shift from park neutral. The contact placed the shifter into park again whihc failed to engaged. No warning light illuminated.   Read details...


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