Instrument Panel Problems of Kia Motor Optima

Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 7 problems related to instrument panel (under the electrical system 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.

1 Instrument Panel problem of the 2006 Kia Motor Optima

Failure Date: 04/23/2010

2006 kia Optima. Consumer writes in regards to a telephone request for the financial assistance and filing an injunction to recover damages for false odometer readings and/or fraud the odometer moved slow. The consumer stated the dealer used a hand held device and stated nothing indicated a malfunction.

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2 Instrument Panel problem of the 2009 Kia Motor Optima

Failure Date: 04/08/2010

The contact owns a 2009 kia Optima. The contact stated that the red warning lights, fuel level indicator, radio controls, clock, oil gauge, and temperature communication lights were difficult to read in day light. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the issue and was advised the vehicle was designed in that manner and were unable to provide a remedy. The contact stated at times, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 11,000.

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3 Instrument Panel problem of the 2009 Kia Motor Optima

Failure Date: 11/28/2009

The contact owns a 2009 kia Optima. While driving 25 mph during the day the instrument panel became difficult to read due to the lights. The contact was unable to read the speedometer, the clock, or the radio while driving. The contact stated that the instrument panel worked better at night since the back light was easier to read. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who was unable to find a problem with instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle could cause a traffic failure in the event she was unaware of the speed the vehicle was traveling at the time. The failure mileage was 5,300.

4 Instrument Panel problem of the 2004 Kia Motor Optima

Failure Date: 07/25/2008

The contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. While driving approximately 70 mph, the instrument control panel became inoperative and displayed inaccurate readings. The contact called the dealer and she is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of failure. The failure and current mileages were 64,000. Updated 09/16/08 updated 09/19/08.

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5 Instrument Panel problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima

Failure Date: 10/18/2007

Purchased oct,15,07. Within 3 day we had it up to dealer were purchases 1) for windows not going up or down all the time. 2) light on radio and heater do not work. 3) the car had no power and would go from 1st gear to 3rd gear and would stay that way until car turned off. 4)had to replace speed shift sensor. 5) brakes. Got looked in car several times and could not get out. Sometimes they work most of the time they don't. 6). Antenna broke off for no reason. Went out on day barely touched it and it feel off. 7) on Feb 9th car would not start for 4 days for no reason had towed from own house to garage were they know believe it has a cracked head or blown head gasket. This car only has 89,000 miles and should not have all these problems already. There needs to be something done I have a 3yr old and a 7 yr old. I fear for there lives and mine. . I don't even want this car anymore and have had it for only 4 months. Please help if u have any advice. Don't buy a kia. Also this car came with a 90 day warranty from harry's auto sales and they kept telling me for 3 month there was nothing wrong and only would reset computer until I took it to another garage and they found out differt. They told us head gasket. Harry said noooooo. When warranty ran out then they informed me I need a head gasket. They said I would have to pay for it cause warranty out. That sounds like a lemon. Please help me find legal advice.

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6 Instrument Panel problem of the 2003 Kia Motor Optima

Failure Date: 10/17/2007

The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle canister close valve failed, which caused the fuel gauge to display inaccurate readings. The check engine light illuminated and the dealer stated that a vapor hose attached to the fuel canister cracked. The dealer replaced the canister close valve and lever fender. The repair costs totaled $104; however, the repairs did not correct the failure. The dealer is now suggesting that the cluster panel will need to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v180000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and would not assist. The failure mileage was 58,671. Updated 07/29/08 the consumer stated while filling the gas tank, the pump clicked, but that gas gauge only showed 1/2 tank of gas. Updated 08/05/08.

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7 Instrument Panel problem of the 2003 Kia Motor Optima

Failure Date: 11/09/2004

El auto kia Optima 2003, en múltiples ocasiones ha marcado altas temperaturas. Existen problemas para ponerle gasolina ya que la bota o no permite que se le eche más entre otros defectos.


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