Kia Optima latches/locks/linkages problems by year
271 NHTSA owner complaints name the latches/locks/linkages across 15 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2004 with 81 reports.
| Year | Latches/locks/linkages reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2018 Optima | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 3 | 0% | — | |
| 2013 Optima | 2 | 0% | — | |
| 2012 Optima | 2 | 0% | — | |
| 2010 Optima | 3 | 4% | — | |
| 2008 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2006 Optima | 27 | 17% | 74,000 mi | |
| 2005 Optima | 66 | 46% | 74,000 mi | |
| 2004 Optima | 81 | 36% | 93,700 mi | |
| 2003 Optima | 53 | 38% | 90,000 mi | |
| 2002 Optima | 12 | 11% | 80,048 mi | |
| 2001 Optima | 15 | 10% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the latches/locks/linkages. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.