2004 Kia Optima body & structure problems
The 2004 Kia Optima has 42 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
42
Body & Structure complaints
14%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Body & Structure complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING ON I-10 WESTBOUND, KATY TX FREEWAY, TRAVELLING ABOUT 65 MILES PER HOUR. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CAR TO GO BACK AND FOURTH BETWEEN TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC. IN THE PROCESS, I WAS HITTING THE RUBBER DIVIDERS, DAMAGING THE HOOD OF THE CAR AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE…”
Common questions
How many body & structure complaints does the 2004 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2004 Kia Optima body & structure — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.