Both Kia and Toyota are known for reliability, and both have a RepairPal reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0. However, RepairPal ranks Kia third overall and Toyota eighth overall, so Kias may beKnQdwk.
Reliability 6/10 – There are still some engine problems found on the 2016 Kia Optima. Buyers should avoid models from 2011 – 2016. Optima models from 2017 – 2020 are more reliable. Performance 6/10 – Performance is worse than other midsize sedans from all three of the 4-cylinder engine choices available. Safety 8/10 – The 2016 Optima
Some Kia Fortes have run into transmission problems once they reach about 60,000 miles. The symptoms are rough idling, scraping sounds, rough shifting, and debris in the transmission fluid, accompanied by an illuminated check engine light. If these problems aren’t addressed, some Kia owners have reported complete transmission failures thatVehicle structure and brake issues among the top complaints received by the NHTSA from vehicle owners. The 2020 Kia Optima is a mid-size car in a world where this segment is quickly disappearing. The automaker claims that the Optima is “driven to stand out,” but owners don’t like the attention they are getting from driving it.
Kia Sportage SUVs from 2011 to 2015 have Problematic 2.4L Engines Known to Fail Before 100,000 Miles. Looking at models from the third generation (2011 to 2016), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows engine failure was a common problem. Models from 2011 to 2015 with 2.4L Theta II engines are the worst offenders.Gas Mileage 8/10 – Fuel economy is good at up to 26 MPG, giving 426 miles of range from the 16.4 gallon tank. Gas costs are $20 cheaper than average, at $170 per month. Value 8/10 – The 2020 Kia Sportage is cheaper than many other small SUVs on the market, while also having low ownership costs, making it a good value.
The 2013 Kia Sportage has 269 NHTSA complaints for the engine at 81,834 miles average. (Page 1 of 14)
Here are some of the more common engine problems to be wary of… 1. Engine – 2.0-Litre Theta II GDI Engine Making A Loud Knocking (Or Ticking) Sound. Owners have heard a ticking, or more prominently, a knocking sound emanating from the engine. Engine woes as a whole make up the lion’s share of 2010 Kia Forte problems, and this is the tipBoth Kia and Toyota are known for reliability, and both have a RepairPal reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0. However, RepairPal ranks Kia third overall and Toyota eighth overall, so Kias may beKnQdwk.