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Common Problems with 2004 Kia Optima

Retrospectively, the 2004 Kia Optima had 205 complaints, and 36% of issues had something to do with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES problems.

Worst 2004 Kia Optima Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

SUSPENSION
2004 Kia Optima October 10, 2008 Victims: 2 Mileage: 68592 miles

Rt ball joint/axle broke while driving on 10 oct 08. my vehicle is a 2004 kia optima. *tr

AIR BAGS
2004 Kia Optima September 8, 2015 Victims: 1

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 kia optima. while driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal clicking noise emitted from the vehicle. the power steering fa...

FRONTAL
2004 Kia Optima September 30, 2005 Victims: 1 Mileage: 15343 miles

Dt: the airbag warning light was intermittently. the consumer had taken vehicle to the dealership to be repaired five times. the dealership was una...