2004 Kia Optima LX review from North America
"Not a very good car with so many problems in such a short time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
To start the car made pinging noises, and I was told afterwards that I had to use a higher grade gas than indicated.
Then came the breaking of the powersteering hoses.
Then after only a year and a half approx, I was told all belts needed replacing.
Then the battery went.
Then the powersteering pump.
Then into approx. 3 in half yrs. breakpads.
Then both front axles and a strut.
Then the power steering tension pulley.
This is all within four years.
The car also needs a paint job because the paint job didn't hold up.
Okay out of room.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Kia Spectra |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2009 |