Kia Optima visibility/wiper problems by year
77 NHTSA owner complaints name the visibility/wiper across 13 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2007 with 20 reports.
| Year | Visibility/wiper reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2018 Optima | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2017 Optima | 3 | 1% | — | |
| 2016 Optima | 8 | 1% | — | |
| 2015 Optima | 6 | 1% | — | |
| 2014 Optima | 5 | 1% | — | |
| 2013 Optima | 8 | 1% | — | |
| 2012 Optima | 13 | 1% | 48,000 mi | |
| 2011 Optima | 3 | 1% | — | |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2008 Optima | 7 | 5% | — | |
| 2007 Optima | 20 | 12% | 76,000 mi | |
| 2006 Optima | 1 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the visibility/wiper. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.