2010 Kia Optima consumer reviews

I will never buy another Kia, this has been the worst car I have ever owned. I would never recommend anyone to get a Kia.

The car died at 235000 miles. The gears locked up and the motor just shut down. I was told that I would need a new motor. REALLY! It was just 10 years old.

This is simply a great car! I highly reccommend anyone that is trying to save money and go the extra mile this is the car for you!

This car is great and it met all my needs.It has a lot of room from the inside.It's a great deal I wouldn't sell this car if I was not moving to another State .

My wife needed a new car and we were looking at the Kio Optima and the Hyundai Sonata. After test driving both, we went with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. It's the same engine in each car so that doesn't make a difference. But, the Sonata is much more comfortable to drive and ride in.

Roomy comfortable car at a good price. Ac keeps me cool in hot weather. Enjoyed the smooth ride. Loved the fact i was able to give a ride to multiple family members and no one felt cramped.

Very smooth drive, safe, very comfortable, somewhat low gas consumption, useful cruise!, nice exterior & interior

I got this for my first car in 2012, and I ended up luckily getting it for relatively cheap from a local dealer. I am currently selling it 2 years later, and I wanted to do justice to it. I love this vehicle, it is comfortable, easy to drive, and perfect for a first car. It may just be mine, but this is a car with personality, and it's one that is easy to love. The sound system is alright, but the AUX and USB inputs have been a blessing. The only negative point is that the transmission has a bit of a kickback sometimes when downshifting, but once you get used to handling the car it doesn't happen. I'll miss my car when I have to sell it, but I can't ever recommend it enough.

My family has owned a 2010 KIA Optima for almost 3 years and 40,000 miles - overall found it to be a safe, reliable vehicle that is fun to drive. Have not had a single issue (that wasn't induced by my teenagers). Mileage has been right around 30 mostly city with some highway. I only have two complaints - the digital readouts are red and very hard to see in direct sunlight and for those of us who are partially color-blind. Also, the speedometer goes to 160 MPH - so the typically used range is very small (this is the only thing in the car that is just plain stupid design - must have been a marketing decision.) Fine car for reliable, safe, cheap transportation.

I'm 18, and when my parents started looking for a good, reliable car for my college career during my Sophomore year of high school, they somehow got swindled into buy this Korean version of a Pontiac Aztec. When we first got the car, I hadn't become the motor enthusiast that I am today, so I had no problems with it; no bias or anything, I liked it because it looked cool. However, once the vehicle started reaching around 50,000 miles about 6 months ago (We took it a lot on vacation because it got decent mpg) not only did minor things start to happen (like the interior trim peeling off after 2 months of owning it), but serious mechanical problems, such as the transmission jerking violently when stopping, breaks squealing, wheels flying off balance; I could go on and on. Owning this car has turned me into a full-blown Kia hater. I even get mad when I see one drive past me and think "That poor guy." Luckily, a dealership not too far away took it for 10k by some miracle. And we bought a Dodge Avenger which I absolutely love. I feel bad about ripping him off, but we were just glad to be rid of the thing. I am passionately anti-Kia, and for good reason.