Wiper problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima

Four problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2011 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2011 Optima.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2021

I constantly have to replace headlight bulbs,brake light bulbs and fog light bulbs like 2 to 3 times a year and my lights on dim is too dark and not aligned correctly,for the headlights one side shine up and the other shine down on several occasions I had to replace the whole headlight fixture because the bulb got so hot it melted into the fixture around it.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2020

Front of sunroof glass panel shattered vehicle was stationary in a parking lot.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2017

Driving on freeway near north bend wa. State with wife and 2 grandkids in car when panaramic sunroof exploded. Large blast from nowhere and nobody in front of me. It shocked us and almost made us wreck. Kia of America was horible to work with and took no responsability for their defect.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2016

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that the headlight did not work. There was no warning. The contact changed the bulbs , but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dick hannah kia dealer (360-342-9104, located at 3400 ne auto mall dr, vancouver, wa 98662) where it was diagnosed the ballast in the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. Manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Fe.


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