Wiper problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima

Five problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2014 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2014 Optima.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

The paint is defective/chipping. Now, rusting has occurred.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2018

When winter (the cold)comes my back up camera stops working. I looked it up online and lots of people have the same problem with kias.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2018

Driving home and my entire back window shatters out of no where. Looks like it cracked around the edge.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2014

The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. The contact stated that the factory design rear view window was difficult to view through. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250.

5 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would leave streaks and smears on the windshield causing a visibility hazard to the driver during inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the windshield wipers on multiple occasions. In addition, the driver side wiper arm was replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20. Djr.


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