How reliable is a Kia Optima 2013?
The 2013 Optima has a reliability score of three out of five from J.D. Power, which is average for the automotive market as a whole.
What problems does a 2013 Kia Optima have?
The model year with the most complaints overall Owners registered 897 complaints in 128 problem categories against the 2013 Kia Optima. Over one-third of the problems were engine-related and many of these involved a blown engine. Many owners reported engine knocking and loss of power while they were driving.
How long does Kia Optima 2013 last?
The Kia Optima has an average lifespan of 200,000 miles, which translates into roughly 13 years of service when taking into account the average miles driven per year of 15,000. This makes the Kia Optima an affordable choice in the used car market which is set to last you for years to come.
Does 2014 Kia Optima have engine problems?
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Is the 2013 Kia Optima a good car?
The 2013 Kia Optima and the Kia Optima Hybrid (reviewed separately) have the highest safety scores in the class. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named it a Top Safety Pick+ and gave it the top rating of Good in four out of five crash tests.
What are the MPG ratings for the 2013 Nissan Optima Hybrid LX?
The 2013 Optima Hybrid LX earns 36 mpg city/40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined EPA ratings, up from last year’s 34 city/39 highway/36 combined. Alongside that, the overall horsepower rating on the hybrid has declined slightly (206 versus 199 previously), though the effect on acceleration is negligible.
Is the Hyundai Sonata Optima worth the price?
My wife has the 2011 Sonata Limited so we’re always comparing cars, and she’ll admit, the Optima is the better of the 2. For the price, you can’t beat it 4 years old now, and still drives like new. 72,000 miles and you cant feel ANY of them. Car is as new.
What kind of engine does a Kia Optima have?
A peppier available turbocharged four-cylinder engine generates 274 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. The base Optima gets up to 24 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway, which is impressive for a midsize sedan.