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Kia Optima power train problems by year

502 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 20 Optima model years. The most reported year is 2016 with 72 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2020 Optima2518%
2019 Optima168%
2018 Optima188%
2017 Optima208%
2016 Optima7210%
2015 Optima495%
2014 Optima203%
2013 Optima645%
2012 Optima546%
2011 Optima254%
2010 Optima2432%
2009 Optima3328%
2008 Optima1813%
2007 Optima138%
2006 Optima149%
2005 Optima32%
2004 Optima84%
2003 Optima86%
2002 Optima66%
2001 Optima128%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.