Transmission Gear Slipping Problems of Kia Motor Optima

Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 2 problems related to transmission gear slipping (under the power train 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 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 2006 Kia Motor Optima

Failure Date: 08/17/2011

Keyless entry on driverside only locked me in and out of the car. Lock will only open 1/2 of the way. Airbag light came on and will not go off. I can not get an inspection. They say the system is unstable. Transmission has slipped a couple of times.

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2 Transmission Gear Slipping problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

Vehicle transmission slips while driving. The air condition, auto check light and automatic door locks do not remain unlocked trapping the driver.

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