Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems | |
| Noises During Shifting problems |
Vehicle experiences sudden and dangerous loss of power while driving, including hesitation during acceleration, consistent with connecting-rod bearing failure risk known in this model’s gdi engine. Read details...
I was driving down hwy 60 in lake wales, florida, passing a car at 70 mph. While passing, all of the alerts and indicators came on my dash, and I lost the ability to accelerate. To get off the road without getting rear-ended, I drove off into the grass in the median and stopped on the paved Read details...
Kia Optima 2017 hybrid. 26k mileage and automatic transmission become very clunky, car jerks when shifting on any gear. Not stable driving, strange noises under the hood especially when vehicle goes uphill and even on straight road car twitches. No oil leaks from the bottom. Read details...