Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 2 problems related to transmission solenoid (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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started to hesitated and the rear brake lights were stayed illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer shawnee mission kia located 7951 shawnee mission pkwy, merriam, KS 66202, (913) 384-9100, where it was diagnose with shift solenoid needing to be replaced. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 107,408. Dp.
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The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. While driving, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. The engine failed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered metal fragments in the motor oil and diagnosed that the engine would need to be replaced. The engine was replaced; however, the vehicle would turn off and on while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine harness and transmission solenoid were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 82,000.
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