Kia Optima rust / corrosion reports by year
166 NHTSA complaints describe rust, corrosion and paint failures on Kia Optima vehicles. The most reported year is 2001 with 42 reports.
| Year | Reports | Share of narratives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Optima | 27 | 3% | |
| 2014 Optima | 15 | 3% | |
| 2013 Optima | 32 | 2% | |
| 2004 Optima | 12 | 5% | |
| 2003 Optima | 10 | 7% | |
| 2002 Optima | 28 | 26% | |
| 2001 Optima | 42 | 29% |
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.