Representative photoMechanic for a 2007 Kia Optima
Mechanic for the 2007 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
- 9.4 to 10.2 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 2007 Kia Optima for mechanic
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2007 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 31 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $2,914 | $3,162 |
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 2007 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 167 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (68), exterior lighting (27) and visibility/wiper (20). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V014000 | 2012-01-17 | air bags:frontal | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE... |
| 11V153000 | 2011-03-09 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift | KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING TENSION IN THE CABLE. IF PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE SHIFTER... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic for the 2007 Kia Optima
Mechanic for the 2007 Kia Optima: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
About your Optima
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.4L 4-cylinder. The 2.4L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
Who does what
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A car while yours is in the shop
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Between shop visits
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Questions to ask the shop
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Ready to ask?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
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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