Kia Optima suspension problems by year
181 NHTSA owner complaints name the suspension across 19 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2001 with 28 reports.
| Year | Suspension reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2018 Optima | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 3 | 1% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 3 | 0% | — | |
| 2015 Optima | 6 | 1% | — | |
| 2014 Optima | 10 | 2% | — | |
| 2013 Optima | 26 | 2% | 35,000 mi | |
| 2012 Optima | 18 | 2% | 61,500 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 18 | 3% | — | |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2009 Optima | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 2008 Optima | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2006 Optima | 6 | 4% | — | |
| 2005 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2004 Optima | 19 | 8% | 71,285 mi | |
| 2003 Optima | 9 | 6% | — | |
| 2002 Optima | 21 | 20% | 126,513 mi | |
| 2001 Optima | 28 | 20% | 121,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the suspension. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.