Major Problems with 2005 Kia Optima Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Kia Optima

2005 Kia Optima FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 200 miles

2005 Kia Optima DOOR Victims: 1

2005 Kia Optima AIR BAGS Victims: 1

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Problems with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Optima owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES normal use. door lock fails locking driver in car preventing safe exit in an emergency. this could result in death...	62 ~ 62011 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. while driving 35 mph the contact noticed smoke coming from under the dashboard...	29 ~ 92682 miles
AIR BAGS on 8/27/05 about 1:30 p.m. roberta seals was involved in a semi-head-on collision with an 85 chevy blazer traveling approximatley...	19 ~ 49374 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima lx. while the vehicle was in the idle position the contact was unable...	11 ~ 74690 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i have a 2005 kia optima. i have not even had the car for three years and am having a...	9 ~ 57978 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER ii have a 2005 kia optima for about 3 years now first problem was with the air bags . i...	6 ~ 140350 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i am about to replace my gas tank for the 2nd time in less than a year. i am told	6 ~ 73436 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated without incident the check engine light illuminated. the dealership determined the fuel cap was not properly...	5 ~ 34468 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES reporting a failure in the door lock mechanism. the door lock will "unlock" when you push the button on the...	3 ~ 55709 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. the consumer stated their 3 year old son attempted to buckle himself in...	3 ~ 58333 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. while driving 35 mph the contact noticed smoke coming from under the dashboard...	3 ~ 52333 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC hydraulic master cylinder in the clutch malfunctioned causing the clutch to stay engaged. i did not have a collision but...	2 ~ 42000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. on two occasions the contact noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. the dealer...	2 ~ 63911 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated the vehicle continuously lost transmission fluid. also while driving 30 mph the vehicle lost acceleration power...	2 ~ 29500 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: 2005 kia optima. the consumer's vehicle was rear ended and was pushed into the vehicle in front of hers....	2 ~ 20100 miles
SEATS 1. the driver side door locks and refuses to unlock. the driver side door cannot be open and the driver...	1 ~ 82000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia optima lx. the contact stated that after refueling fuel was seen leaking from...	1 ~ 97000 miles
EQUIPMENT i went to kia dealership regarding keyless remote not working. i advised dealership that both remotes were re-programmed 12 months...	1 ~ 87000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY doors locks linkage upon leaving work on june 16th 2010 i went to unlock the driver's side door using the...	1 ~ 84123 miles
VISIBILITY the back window of my 2005 kia optima just blew off my car went airborn and hit the road shattering...	1 ~ 59000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. she stated that while driving making left and right turns or driving in...	1 ~ 62000 miles
STEERING stock tires (on stock rims) rub against undercarriage until a band of cord are exposed and tires are considered to	1 ~ 98486 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION stock tires (on stock rims) rub against undercarriage until a band of cord are exposed and tires are considered to	1 ~ 98486 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS my fiance was traveling down a road where the speed limit is 55 mph and he was blinded by bright...	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. the contact stated that gasoline was leaking from the bottom of the vehicle....	1 ~ 68970 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i have a lot of complaints. i have a 2005 kia optima. my air bag light has been on and...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING dt: steering mechanism problem caused the contact's vehicle to veered to the right. this caused vehicle to collide with a	1 ~ 18000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING this car is equipped with automatic headlights that come on when you start the car at night.the problem i had...	1 ~ 43 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING from the day i have pulled my car off the lot one year ago i have had nothing but problems....	1

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