Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR TO KIA OF ORANGE PARK IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS... |
| Feb 3, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | 1) NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE, NO INDICATION OF A PENDING FAILURE. NO LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR ... |
| Apr 6, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | I BOUGHT MY CAR IN AUGUST 2004, A 2004 KIA OPTIMA, AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL ABOUT APRIL 2006. ... |
| Dec 16, 2004 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2004 KIA OPTIMA FROM THE DEALER ON 12/09/2004. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN... |
| Feb 29, 2004 | POWER TRAIN | DEFECT: KIA OPTIMA 2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR, ENGINE OFTEN S... |