Representative photoMechanic for a 2003 Kia Optima
Mechanic for the 2003 Kia Optima: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Kia Optima for mechanic
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2003 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| 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$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
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 2003 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 2 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 141 complaints with NHTSA, most often about latches/locks/linkages (53), structure (26) and electrical system (25). 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,... |
| 04V180000 | 2004-04-12 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Kia Optima: Mechanic
Your 2003 Kia Optima needs mechanical repairs or maintenance? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. Regular maintenance keeps small problems from turning into large ones.
Your Optima and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The powertrain here is the 2.4L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
What to send us
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
A rental while you wait
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
A short checklist
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Good habits for your car
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Questions first?
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request mechanic
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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