Power Train Related Problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Kia Motor Optima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
23
Transmission Shudder problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Optima

The Power Train problem

The car lurches or jerks when slowing down or stopping at about 20 mph . Lurch or jerking is enough to jerk to the driver . Has anyone got answer to why the kia Optima 2010 does this.   Read details...

The Transmission Shudder problem

Takata recall transmission has a grinding and whining noise!! but transmission shift gear smoothly. These noise worse at cold condition and turn to the left, and passing over speedbump. As I heard in the south korea, this is common often reported by drivers who drive this vehicle.   Read details...


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