2012 Kia Optima consumer reviews

Drives great, lots of leg room in the back seat. The ECO option is nice for improved fuel economy. Reliable, never had any issues with the car except the plastic molding along rear window. That came out by a loose screw. That is the only change I would change is hope they improve those chrome strips and logos on cars to hold that chrome look better. My logo chipped and is almost al black now.

This car is very comfortable, performs well and is extremely reliable. I was very happy with my purchase of a Kia Optima. Would highly recommend to others.

This car is honestly one of the best cars I’ve test drove yet everything was 100% with it I just can’t afford it at the moment if I had the money no hesitation I would have grabbed it!

Myraughter son in law and daughter in law along with my four grandaughters whom not one of them wasusing seatbelts was in a major accident. Car flipped twice roof was smashed in to the seats looked like no survivors. When i saw the car i was panicked but theofficertheresaid no deaths that heairbags worked on impact which saved my sons familyand my daughters family. Reliability is a 10 plus

I have been driving Optimas since 2003! This is my 3rd and I just LOVE it. It’s a SX so it has everything on it but GPS!!! Very reliable!!

Car is beautiful inside and out. Under the hood not so much. Car taken to dealership for turbo problem when on warranty and thet said nothing was wrong it was slowing car down it stopped after taking to dealership. Now months later it is having problems again and it doesn't want to accelerate like it's supposed to.

Overall I really like the optima with it's 2.4l engine. I have not liked it's air conditioning one little bit because it is always failing. The engine is very peppy, it handles nicely and drives and ride smoothly. Except for the air conditioning I really like the car with all it's controls, pep, and handling. To me it seemed overpriced when I bought it 3 years old with around 35,000 miles back in 2015 for about $16,500.

I find the the stirring column is lose it makes me feel unsafe especially when my son drives it. Took in for recall asked questions about the stirring but have to pay 79 for diagnostic test

Most fuel efficient reliable car I have ever owned..the harder you push it on the hiway it gets better gas mileage..comfortable seats lots of headroom..I'm 6'2...smooth ride..looking at Stinger next

Fantastic car, excellent in every way. Until today, the 7 years have been perfect. Today the engine recall raised it's head and now need new motor. But, I have no issues. I know that KIA will make it right. GREAT COMPANY!!!