VehicleVerdict

Optima Ah-28 years to avoid

Across 1998–2005, no single Ah-28 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2005 drew the most complaints; 2005 the fewest.

0

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1998–2005

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Optima Ah-28 NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints
Optima Ah-28 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Ah-28 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200501
200402
200301
200201
200101
200001
199901
199801

Common questions

What is the best year for the Optima Ah-28?

By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ah-28 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Optima Ah-28 have?

Across all model years, the Ah-28 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.