Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima

Three problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 2013 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2013 Optima.

1 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2018

Takata recall, have super loud rattling noise in the motor at first start up and continues the entire time its running. Kia suntrup claims its "not loud enough "and when I asked what the level of noise mine is currently and what the standard for fixing is, they had no clue! come on, car has 47,000 miles on it and has done this loud noise for the last 25,000. Kia needs to stand behind their vechiles.

2 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2016

I was diving on the I-15 up the baker grade and the engine started to make a rattle sound and then a large bang and then shut off. No power to try to pull to the side of the road I was almost hit by a big rig. Once getting to the side of the road opened the hood and oil and smoke every where it was 3:00 a. M. In the morning. My maintenance record are impeccable and I had just paid the kia dealership over 700 dollars for a tune up and other services. After finally getting a 525 dollar tow to the dealership I was given a report stating these cars from 2011 to 2015 have an issue with the connecting rod and that engines are seizing. Document attached is something the service dept showed me but I never had seen it before.

3 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2013

Driving on a city road during normal traffic (4:30pm est) my vehicle began to make large rattling noise from the engine compartment. At first I thought I had picked up somthing on the road, but as I accelerated/deccelerated the noise became louder/softer. I immediatley contacted my kia dealership. After speaking to the service manager he told me to bring the vehicle in next week since that would be the soonest it could be looked at. I informed him that I did'nt think I could even make it home let alone wait a week to bring the vehicle in. He stated I could drop it off, but it would not be looked at until next week. Either way, within 10 miutes of driving a large banging noise went off under the hood, engine oil sprayed throught the engine compartment and I had complete loss of power. Kia roadside assistance towed the vehicle to the dealership where they have informed me that the engine needs to be replaced. The vehicle is less than 2 weeks old and had 600 miles when this occured. I informed the dealership I would not want a vehicle with a replaced engine and they have informed me that is my only option. I will not be purchasing from kia again as there was no support from their corporate customer service either.




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