2002 Kia Optima review from North America
"Unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced all head lights.
Gas cap stopped snapping shut (currently taped shut).
Middle console inside fell apart.
Clock and CD player no longer light up
Back tires replaced twice.
Metal strip above windows starting to come off (currently glued down).
Replaced vacuum hose.
Replaced engine!!! (which luckily my warranty covered).
Replaced battery.
Replaced windshield wipers.
General comments?
I have had so many problems with my car, and I've only had it for 3 years. It's only 5 years old!
I feels like I need to look into another car, but since I'm slowly replacing everything... it's going to be a good car! Sad that I had to do everything in order for that to be true.
The car is comfortable... but other than that.. I have nothing good to say.
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| Don't ruin your life with a KIA |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Previous car | Ford Geo Prism |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2007 |