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2004 Kia optima Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Kia optima

Latches & Locks
59
Electrical
40
Structure
31
Airbags
22
Suspension
17
Engine
12
Other
9
Fuel System
8
Steering
7
Brakes
5
Powertrain
5
Seat Belts
4

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 4, 2011POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR TO KIA OF ORANGE PARK IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS...
Feb 3, 2008POWER TRAIN1) NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE, NO INDICATION OF A PENDING FAILURE. NO LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR ...
Apr 6, 2006POWER TRAINI BOUGHT MY CAR IN AUGUST 2004, A 2004 KIA OPTIMA, AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL ABOUT APRIL 2006. ...
Dec 16, 2004POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2004 KIA OPTIMA FROM THE DEALER ON 12/09/2004. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN...
Feb 29, 2004POWER TRAINDEFECT: KIA OPTIMA 2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR, ENGINE OFTEN S...

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