2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,333 miles

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2008 Kia Optima fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2008 Kia Optima Owner Comments

problem #3

Nov 252022

Optima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

have taken my kia to halleen kia sandusky dealership for safety recall driver air bags, and to assess my subframe. was turned away because they said the subframe of my car was too rusty and they "didn't feel safe letting their technicians do repairs as per safety recalls" and would not investigate the cars subframe.

- Wellington, OH, USA

problem #2

Jul 092019

Optima

  • 160,000 miles
When placing the car in park the car isn't recognizing that the car is parked causing it to continue to roll. Once the ignition has been turned off the car will not restart and the gears will not shift.

- Locust Grove, GA, USA

problem #1

Dec 032018

Optima

  • miles
2008 Kia Optima fuel pump body failure. The pump body cracks and the computer sets evaporated. Leakage code. We looked at several of these from a salvage yard and all had the same problem.this shows a pattern of defects and is highly dangerous if this car is in an accident as the fuel will burst out of the tank as a result this fuel sender cracking.

- Chicopee, MA, USA

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