2004 Kia Optima latches/locks/linkages problems
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2004 Kia Optima — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to unlock. The contact was able to gain access after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.”
filed Dec 12, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. The contact stated that the door lock failed. In addition, the doors would automatically lock once opened with the key fob. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 125,000.”
filed Jun 3, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Optima | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Optima | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Optima | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Optima | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Optima | 27 | 17% |
| 2005 Optima | 66 | 46% |
| 2003 Optima | 53 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.