Power Train Related Problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear indicator (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima

The Power Train problem

The engine failed after a prior engine replacement performed by the manufacturer. The failure caused the vehicle to become non-operational and created a risk of sudden loss of power and engine stalling while driving. The vehicle required towing and could not be safely driven.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Indicator problem

This happens while I am driving or when I come to a stop. The car appears to stall and then the gear indicator lights in my console area go out and the light indicator in the dashboard goes out and therefore you cannot see which gear you in.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. The contact stated while his son was driving 45 mph the vehicle shut down. The contact son was able to pull over safely. The contact tried to jump start the vehicle, but the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the contact home.   Read details...


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