How RELIABLE is the KIA OPTIMA? (After 200k+ Miles)

In todays video we discuss the issues I've had with my 2011 Kia Optima SX

[havierfigueroa]

As my bother-in-law, this is the reason why I would always call you for car advice! You have always been knowledgeable about many vehicles and their functions, and I always trust your advice and judgement on the car and what issues it may have! And if you don’t know the answers, you always do your research and figure out the solutions of any potential or possible problems occurring! I’m glad you have this channel, because I know a lot of people will learn and be more knowledgeable with every video and review you do!

[mariemiley]

I have a2014 Kia optima and I’m at 270, 500 miles. My gas mileage is good and I drive for Uber. I do have to take it every summer to get something done for 160 dollars to get the A.C. Working but it’s not strong. I have a new engine from 2020 because of the recall. Otherwise it’s ok. The toes I have to replace cuz I am an Uber driver and other than a few issues that’s it. I’ve had it for 5 years now.

[yezzltd]

I have a 2016 ex 2.4 with 170k miles. Having the same tire wear issue (on inside of tire), check your shocks/struts.

[autochthonoushistory]

Check tie rod if your car keeps coming out of alignment and you have other suspension issues in general.

[christopherlopez]

😂 I have a 2012 kia optima ex lemon. 2 engine replacements 1 trans replacement 3 hub bearing replacement ocv for vvt 4 times as of two days ago. Currently, it is unable to drive due to limp mode. 250, 796mi 17 safety recalls completed. 2 Radiator replacement 1Radiator fan replacements 3 alternator replacements fuel rail fuel pump 3 gas caps 2 purge control valves 52 engine/ cabin filters 3 key fobs 46 oil/filter changes 1 coil pak 12 spark plugs 2 air compressors 1 air vent clean kit 16 wippers 1 windshield 2 rear glasses ( busted while at the dealership at wait for said engine replament by rouge golf ball) 6 passenger, 2 driver window replacements due to theft. 9 breakdowns 8 tows 37 parking tickets 6 speeding tickets 2 thermostates 1 oxygen sensor. A noticeable difference from past performance. I can't even begin to tell you how many tires rims(yes, you heard me right...rims.) numerous tie rods /suspension parts and repairs estimated cost 38, 000 in 12 years not bad😅. But I most agree when it is working properly a fun car to drive. In fact, if not for all the problems including the one currently it would be the best car I ever owned. But unless my next car is either dirt cheap near to/ if not free I will not choose a kia again. Yeah... good idea blow this response up and maybe just maybe they might see this injustice and gift me a brand new car. And free gas for a year.... yeah right😅

[VashonBW]

I have a 2011 kia optima sx. 141k mills on it. No major issues. Just replaced my outer tire rods. Same AC issues. Compressor has been replaced once. Very slow freon leak somewhere. Has to be charged every 6 months. Other than that. Extremely reliable car.

[jolynnkoplerr]

2008 Kia optima 180, 000 had some brake issues awhile back but other than that 23 mpg it's a good car

[mychell]

I had to get a catalytic converter 70, 000 miles on it put on not even my first car payment 23 miles a gallon.2015

[taylorkce]

Hello, from Fort Lauderdale. I am coming to this conversation late. In regards to the transmission, have you kept up with transmission fluid changes?

[Kullgan]

The hard shift. Does your car jumps/shake once when it goes in low gear?...what i mean is it gives a false sense of it being supercharge or something when its not lol...like you feel it it in your back when it shake once, happens a few times when shifting down to second gear...then sometimes it revs when im not applying that much pressure on the gas pedal ...just doing constant speed

[MyMeTube]

I have 2012 with 53k. No issue so far except I get no heat on the passenger side.

[mychell]

I have the same one seems like the gas mileage is bad..And lots of issues ac yes..

[NatronFatumallafalla]

Also need new ac conpressor but its lasted 330k 10 years

[NatronFatumallafalla]

Ive got 330k bo pronlems jist the engine recall...so like 220k on engine...other then that besr car ive had

[reactionpods]

ngl kiasa are trash you should get toyota honda or lexus you would of never had nun of those problems with those cars i listed