Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows 26 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (228 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (23 problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Kia Motor Optima

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	228
Car Stall problems	23
Engine Knocking Noise problems	23
Check Engine Light On problems	20
Engine Cooling System problems	18
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	16
Loud Engine Noise problems	15
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	14
Engine Stall problems	11
Engine Failure problems	10
Engine Burning Oil problems	8
Engine Noise problems	8
Engine Oil Leaking problems	5
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	4
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	3
Engine Funny Noise problems	3
Radiator problems	2
Engine Grinding Noise problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2
Engine Turbo-charger problems	1
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems	1
Radiator Hose problems	1
Oil Pump problems	1
Vehicle Overheat problems	1
Timing Tensioner problems	1
Engine Exhaust System problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

A issue with the valve cover gasket leaking into the engine causing a misfire. Making the car suddenly stop while driving which is very unsafe. I took the car to the dealership and they want to charge me for the repairs. Read details...

The Car Stall problem

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving t 65 mph, without warning, the vehicle started to shudder. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road and inspected the fuel in the vehicle. The fuel level was low. Read details...

The Engine Knocking Noise problem

Engine is making knocking sound Read details...

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