2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,504 miles

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2003 Kia Optima engine problems

engine problem

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2003 Kia Optima Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 202006

Optima 6-cyl

  • 75,504 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

It took 3-4 attempts to get the consumer's 2003 Kia Optima to start and the consumer also had to pump the gas pedal. While driving 45 mph the vehicle accelerated suddenly without warning. While attempting to accelerate from a stop the vehicle would not move. The consumer had to pump the gas pedal in order to get the vehicle to accelerate. These problems have been present since the date of purchase.

- Markham, IL, USA

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