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9.3
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $5,000
- Average Mileage:
- 46,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 11 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replaced engine (7 reports)
- not sure (4 reports)
engine problem
Helpful websites
- 2.0 L And 2.4 L Engines Recalled - Kia is recalling the 2011 -14 Optima; 2012 – 14 Sorento and the 2011 – 13 Sportage. Both the 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter engines are covered. Dealers will inspect the engines and replace them if necessary. The automakers say owners who paid for repairs will be reimbursed. The problem is that metal debris wasn’t removed from the engine during manufacturing and that debris can clog oil passages, leading to engine failure. This can occur at highway speeds, although the automakers say they are not aware of any accidents linked to the defect.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Proudly purchased a 2014 Kia Optima for son's high school graduation. 1st engine blew w/out warning at 45k miles. Kia owned the issue and replaced the engine, as we supplied impeccable maintenance records. The 2nd engine has now blown - same issue. This time, Kia has reversed the root cause on Jiffy Lube whom they allege didn't tighten the oil drain screw during the last oil change. The oil change was 45 days and 2.5k miles prior to the incident. Soooo, it takes weeks and thousands of miles for an oil drain screw to back out???? Gimmee a break!!!
So now we are watching the dealer and Jiffy Lube insurance have a finger pointing contest which has been going on since before the Xmas holidays. This is insane!!!
- Pissed O., Houston, US