Should a recall occur in the future, its important to remember that recall. All automatics feature sportmatic clutchless shifting. Problems of 2011 kia optima sx turbo engine carleg. I have a 2011 kia optima ex with 15k miles on it, bought in january 2011. Kia optima standard transmission 2011, manual transmission mount by dea. I continue to drive as is but slow when car nears 22 mph. Tap the to learn more about the most common 2011 kia optima problems. At performance kia, we regularly help our clients with issues that are related to, well, the performance of their kia.
Optima forums is the community to discuss the kia optima as well as custom kias and all the accessories to personalize your kia. The worst complaints are transmission locked in 3rd gear, power train. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Detailed features and specs for the used 2011 kia optima including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The mechanic had to replace the engine with a used engine because kia didn. Producing only 110 horsepower, the engine can be combined with either a 5speed manual or 4speed automatic transmission in order to achieve impressive fuel mileage. This represents kia s first application of gdi technology, while a 2. Kia optima transmission problems and repair descriptions. The optima lx features a 6speed manual transmission, power windows. Ignition switch failure may cause the car to stall or fail to start. All information contained in this owners manual is accurate at the. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for kia optima when you shop the largest online selection at.
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Report a problem with your vehicle, tires, car seats or other equipment. The car had 3600 miles on it at the time of the catastrophic failure. Its available in three trim levels, base lx, sporty sx, and upscale ex, with three powertrain. I am very disappointed and really dont want to keep the car at this point. Kia optima problems 2011 kia optima electrical system. A messedup transmission can be an overlooked maintenance problem, often because many people dont recognize the signs of it. Kia unveiled the 2011 optima today at the 2010 new york auto show. Signs of a bad transmission on your kia by product expert posted in how tos on monday, november 20th, 2017 at 7. A 2012 kia optima makes a great usedcar buy because it does everything. The 2011 kia rio fitted with a 5speed manual obtains 28 miles city and 34 highway per gallon of gasoline. The 2011 kia optima has 8 problems reported for clanking sound. The 2011 kia optima has 41 nhtsa complaints for the electrical system at 92,015 miles average.
As a global car manufacturer focused on building highquality, value for money prices, kia motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations. Reasons to select kia optima third generation tfqf. Complete auto transmissions for kia optima for sale ebay. Had all the clunking noise symptoms on the highway and just died. I say dino because the manual, as well as the onboard computer say 3k oci. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. I havent had any major problems with my car since i have had it. Enter a vin to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall. A single sixspeed manual transmission is available only with the lx fourcylinder model. View and download kia optima 2011 owners manual online. By zach bowman for those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicles braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty starbucks cups to a stop hundreds of times before you get to work. I had to replace the stock steering wheel from the lx model for a higher model so that i could have cruise control. Search over 31,100 listings to find the best local deals. Like other basepriced models in its class, the entrylevel optima comes with 16inch steel wheels and sixspeed manual transmission.
Manual transmission difficult to shift into 1st gear. The only issues that i would point out is that the headlights on these cars are not great, does not give you a good range of lighting especially at night. Used kia optima with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The 2011 optima is totally redesigned, and is longer, wider, and lower than the previous generation. Kia optima transmission problems and repair descriptions at. Optima and i really want to buy a manual trans, but kia decided, in. It is simply an indicator of the oil consumption problem, or other problems such as emissions system, ignition system, or fuel injection system etc. It is stylish, has updated features, good on gas, fast, and reliable.
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Search over 31,300 listings to find the best local deals. Its a 280hp di 4 banger so i have a feeling its gonna be rough on oil. This problem was only exacerbated by the transmission s unwillingness to. The problem looks to stem from the calibration of the steering system which is light. I do feel like it could have more get up and go and sometimes the front wheels spin a little too quickly and it feels as if i am trying to drag race. No fluids are leaking, no noises, has anyone else experienced this problem. The 2011 kia optima has 52 problems reported for engine failure. There have been some issues reported with the electric sliding doors. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for kia optima when you. The worst complaints are engine, lights, and steering problems. Same problem as before, rough downshifts at 22 mpafter driving approximately 1015 miles it does not do it anymore. Get reliability information for the 2011 kia optima from consumer reports.
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If you have a problem with the transmitter or smart key, contact an authorized kia. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the optima. I have had no problems with car since beginning my lease in 2018. Ive traveled 9 hours without a problem, but im accustomed to full sized trucks. These problems includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. Our list of 8 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2011 kia optima. This represents kias first application of gdi technology, while a 2. This was our first kia purchase and last, i might add, and we are very disappointed. I will know more later today after the dealer assesses it.
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