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2008 KIA Optima: Quick Overview
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2008 KIA Optima Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2008 |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Magentis |
| Trim | - |
| Style | 4-Door Sedan |
| Type | Sedan |
| Category | Mid-Size Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Korea |
| Manufacturing City | HWASUNG |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 1441.97 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | 5 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 2.4 4 |
| Engine Size | 2.4L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 5-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $19,495 USD |
| Invoice Price | $18,140 USD |
| Delivery Charges | $640 USD |
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What Problems Does the 2008 KIA Optima Have?
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How long will the 2008 KIA Optima last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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2008 KIA Optima Prices and Market Value
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2008 KIA Optima Cost of Ownership
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2008 KIA Optima Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
62.08 liters
City Mileage
8.93 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.18 km/l
2008 KIA Optima Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2008 KIA Optima Recalls & Defects
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever and Linkage:column Shift
Recall date
2011-03-09
Recall no.
11v153000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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 Assembly's Dowel PIN Preventing THE Transmission From Being Shifted. THE Shift Lever CAN Then BE Moved Into THE Park (P) Position While THE Vehicle's Transmission IS Still IN THE Last Used Gear Before Detachment.
Consequence
IF THE Driver Leaves THE Vehicle Without Engaging THE Parking Brake, There IS A Possibility That THE Vehicle CAN Roll Injure A Person IN ITS Path or Cause A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect THE Shift Cable and Reinstall IF Necessary Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON March 23, 2011. Owner MAY Contact KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
Kia's Safety Recall Campaign Number IS Sc088.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
AIR Bags:frontal
Recall date
2012-01-17
Recall no.
12v014000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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 Driver's Side AIR BAG Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) MAY Become Damaged Through Usage Over Time. IF THE Clock Spring Contact Assembly Becomes Damaged, THE Driver's AIR BAG Electrical Circuit Will Experience A High Resistance Condition Potentially Causing THE Driver's AIR BAG TO NOT Deploy.
Consequence
IF THE Clock Spring Develops High Resistance, IN THE Event OF A Crash, THE Drivers AIR BAG Will NOT Deploy and Will NOT BE Able TO Properly Protect THE Driver, Increasing THE Risk OF Injuries.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Vehicle's AIR BAG Clock Spring Contact Assembly, Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON July 11, 2012. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Assistance Center AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
Kia's Recall Campaign Number IS Sc094.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Recall date
2013-04-01
Recall no.
13v114000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors Corporation (Kia) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2010 Rondo, Model Year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, Model Year 2010-2011 Soul, Model Year 2008-2011 Optima, Model Year 2010 Forte, Model Year 2007-2009 Amanti, and Model Year 2009 Borrego Vehicles. Originally, IN April 2013, KIA Recalled 623,658 Model Year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, Model Year 2007-2011 Sorento, Model Year 2007 Sedona, Model Year 2010-2011 Soul, and Model Year 2011 Optima Vehicles. IN September 2013, KIA Informed THE Agency That IT WAS Adding AN Additional 356,719 Vehicles TO This Campaign. THE Total Number OF Vehicles Being Recalled IS NOW 980,377. IN THE Affected Vehicles, THE Stop Lamp Switch MAY Malfunction. A Malfunctioning Stop Lamp Switch MAY Cause THE Brake Lights TO NOT Illuminate When THE Brake Pedal IS Depressed or MAY Cause AN Inability TO Deactivate THE Cruise Control BY Depressing THE Brake Pedal. Additionally, A Malfunctioning Stop Lamp Switch MAY Also Result IN Intermittent Operation OF THE Push-button Start Feature, Affect THE Operation OF THE Brake-transmission Shift Interlock Feature Preventing THE Shifter From Being Moved OUT OF THE Park Position and Cause THE Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Malfunction Light TO Illuminate.
Consequence
Failure TO Illuminate THE Stop Lamps During Braking or Inability TO Disengage THE Cruise Control Could Increase THE Risk OF A Crash. Additionally, When THE Ignition IS IN THE 'on' Position, THE Transmission Shifter MAY BE Able TO BE Moved OUT OF Park Without First Applying THE Brake. This MAY Lead TO Unintentional Movement OF THE Car Which MAY Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
KIA Will Send AN Interim Notification TO Owners IN MAY 2013. When Parts ARE Available, Owners Will Receive A Second Notification and Dealers Will Replace THE Stop Lamp Switch, Free OF Charge. Owners MAY Contact KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Recall Campaign Number IS Sc098.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2008 KIA Optima Insurance
Insurance for a 2008 KIA Optima is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2008 KIA Optima Compare to Other Sedan?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2008 KIA Optima a Good Sedan?
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