Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 2 problems related to engine squeaking noise (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the Optima.
The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a squeaky noise. The vehicle began to decelrate and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
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The back turn signal, back lights and front low beams continue to burn out. They have been replaced multiple times by professionals and continue to blow. I would guess there is a short some place. Recently the right low beam headlight went out, had it replaced and it blew fuses. Once the fuses and relay switch had been replaced the left low beam light will work if the right one is disconnected. I have come across multiple complaints about this, I contacted the dealer and they claim this is not a common issue, and want $115 to run test. Also the blower motor for the heat/air makes lots of noise and I was told that is just the way it is, I know that's not true. When its cold out the car makes lots of squeaking noise and I was also advised that's is "normal". I purchased the car new in 2008 I have approx 67,800 miles and have had to replace the tires 3 times.
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