Kia Optima clunking / rattling reports by year
402 NHTSA complaints describe clunks, knocks and rattles on Kia Optima vehicles. The most reported year is 2013 with 87 reports.
| Year | Reports | Share of narratives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 6 | 4% | |
| 2018 Optima | 6 | 3% | |
| 2017 Optima | 16 | 6% | |
| 2016 Optima | 41 | 5% | |
| 2015 Optima | 70 | 7% | |
| 2014 Optima | 47 | 8% | |
| 2013 Optima | 87 | 6% | |
| 2012 Optima | 74 | 8% | |
| 2011 Optima | 55 | 9% |
Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.