2007 Kia Optima problems by component
166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Kia Optima, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 64 | 39% | 79,720 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 27 | 16% | 111,000 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 20 | 12% | 76,000 mi |
| Engine → | 16 | 10% | 99,560 mi |
| Electrical System → | 14 | 8% | 89,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 13 | 8% | 72,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 13 | 8% | 60,000 mi |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.