Representative photoCar battery replacement for a 2001 Kia Optima
Car battery replacement for the 2001 Kia Optima: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2001 Kia Optima for car battery replacement
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2001 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.5 L | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2001 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 143 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (37), air bags (31) and suspension (29). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V183000 | 2009-05-27 | suspension:front | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
| 03V067000 | 2003-03-04 | electrical system:starter assembly | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. |
| 01V156000 | 2001-05-01 | air bags:side/window | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS FOR THE DRIVER POSITION COULD BE MIS-ROUTED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN IT BEING PINCHED OR CUT BY THE SEAT CUSHION TILT MECHANISM. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car battery replacement for the 2001 Kia Optima
For battery service on the 2001 Kia Optima, CarmaCars connects you with a trusted shop; the work is done there, never by CarmaCars. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
About your Optima
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The 2.4L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Good habits for your car
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Talk to a person
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request car battery replacement
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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