2007 Kia Optima Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

22 City / 30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

185

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Heather S

It will last you a very long time.

My car is very reliable. I enjoy the durability, though wish it was bigger. Overall, it is a great vehicle.

Aude C

The 10 year warranty that Kia has on all it's cars.

I got it used for a great price. It's comfy and reliable. I've never had any mechanical issues with it. I love it!

Greg A

My car is a good car. It good.

What I like about my vehicle is that it drive good. There us nothing that I don't like about my own car.

Janice S

Still looks and runs like New after 11 1/2 years. Love Kia.

I bought my car New 11 1/2 years ago and I love it. No problems. The only thing I don't like is it's almost impossible to read the clock.

Marissa H

The perfect sized sedan with a perfect sized trunk.

My vehicle is very reliable and is great on gas mileage! It is a comfortably sized sedan with plenty of space in the trunk. I love the automatic starter and sun roof that came with it. The only problems that I have had is the replacement of the ignition lock cylinder. I had it fixed and it works like new!

elaine P

People should know that I get great gas mileage.

I love my car. It's small, easy to handle and very easy on the gas. I've had it for 10 years and it has very low mileage. I have no complaints.

Harry H Cowan Jr

The safety features On this car is Remarkable.

I love this car runs great handles well .nothing bad to say about it yes I would recommend it..

Darlene B

It is great on mileage. And it has not given me much problems even though it is.

I like the gas mileage. The only thing I do not like about it is that is a car. I prefer a SUV. It is getting some age on it.

Negative Owner Reviews

No Name

Safety

Would never recommend this car. The engine completely dies after going through puddles. Cannot re start..death trap. No KIA dealer or KIA headquarters will address this issue even though many blogs have same complaint. Mechanic cannot pinpoint problem.Horrible car.

Olivia K

I was never really comfortable in it like I was my Saturn.

It needs a new engine after 10 yrs. Of routine maintenance. Little plastic things would break shortly after purchasing in 2007. I had 99 Saturn before that and loved it. Very good car. I should not have sold it. I should have kept it and maybe I would have bought a car something other than a Kia optima.

Sharonda F

It's good on gas, very reliable at first. Good for new drivers or someone who is buying a low budget vehicle.

The car is nice, it gets you from a-b. It is over ten years which means a lot of maintenance issues are starting. Once one thing fails it can mess up everything else.

sharlina V

The mileage is pretty good

The seats are uncomfortable, The warranty doesn't cover anything. I like that it's 10 years old and still gets me where i'm going and it's paid off

Zach G

Mechanically sound, cosmetically flawed.

The car is mechanically very reliable but many plastic parts have broken including the internal door handles, visors, and gas cap under normal use.

Abigail H

Kia Optima 2007 that is my car.

My car runs and works ok. The ac is good in it. The breaks are great. It is just a od car but it works so it is fine with me. It is a 2007 Kia Optima and I just got it in July of 2018. The car is a four door automatic car. I use it everyday to do my daily errands and to get to places.

Sandi L

I like the manufacturer and would buy another Kia.

I like the style of the body and I like the interior. I like that the rear seats fold down to give more trunk space. I hate the poor gas mileage.

Michael C

I like the color of my car

I like my car because it can go pretty fast. It's good on gas, it can fit a good amount of people in the car

Kia Optima Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

185 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats

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2007 Kia Optima Owner Reviews

4.06

62 Reviews

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5 stars

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4 stars

34%

3 stars

16%

2 stars

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Sara W on March 5, 2021

Even as an older car it has been a trooper across many miles and runs very well.

This car was a gift from my grandma that started out with very low mileage but has held up very well on multiple trips between states and mostly recently a cross country trip. While it is still runs well and requires the usual oil changes and maintenance, it has required more than usual due to the age of the car. I spent more than the value of the car on parts and maintenance last year due to seals cracking or breaking and some brake problems. With regular inspections and maybe a little less on the heavy traveling, it should have a few years left.

Lauren S on January 22, 2021

It runs well after 11 years.

I have had very few problems with this car. It is reliable and dependable. I hope to keep it around for years to come.

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Pros from Owners

Sadonia A.

It starts up every time with no problems. It is great on gas. It runs great. The car is very clean and the paint job is still immaculate. It seats five people easily. I am looking to purchase another newer Kia Optima in the very near future because I am still so pleased with my vehicle.

Cons from Owners

Sadonia A.

There are no cons of this vehicle. As I stated before. The car starts each and every time I start the car. The car looks great! The paint job is the original color paint with absolutely no tarnishing or fading of color. The car is Great on gas mileage. This is why I am seeking to purchase a brand new Kia Optima in the very near future.

Ranks #10 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2007 Kia Optima has an average owner rating of 4.01 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

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4.06

Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2007 Kia Optima has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #6 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2007 Kia Optima A Good Car?

Yes. It is easy to park, and large enough to easily carry everyone and everything, but not too big that it is difficult to park.

Val M.

Yes, when I bought this car it was used but kept in very good condition. Since then I have placed lots of miles on it for work and school, but if you keep up with the maintenance like you should the... Read More

Jimeni C.

It is a great vehicle. It provides plenty of room, and is durable. Mine has over 220,000 miles and has been used for over 12 years, and is still going strong.

Randall D.

Yes. Great vehicle. I haven't had many problems with it and it gets me everywhere I need to go. I wouldn't get rid of it.

Mariana S.

It is OK. It gets good gas mileage and no problems with the drivetrain. It had a problem with the ignition lock last year

Jennifer B.

Yes! I love how spacious it is in the backseat and trunk. It is so comfortable! We just moved and we could fit so many boxes in the Kia!

Michael B.

How Reliable Is The 2007 Kia Optima?

It is reliable, although the power steering seizes up in the rain, and I have had battery troubles that meant I had to replace the battery a few times.

Val M.

Yes, the 2007 Kia optima is very reliable, I have had little to no problems with the car. I would definitely recommend this car for anyone looking at 2007 vehicles. I would say the quality of this car... Read More

Jimeni C.

It has had problems, but nothing major and nothing not caused by normal wear and tear. It is extremely reliable.

Randall D.

No. The only issue I have had was the drivers side mirror is broken so I had to use duct tape to tape it to the ceiling of my car so it stays in place.

Natalie R.

It had an ignition lock problem last year in which it was out for a month. Otherwise reliable, OK?

Kelly W.

It is a very reliable car but does have normal car problems. The tires need to be replaced and so do the brakes, but that’s to be expected.

Lynda S.

Is The 2007 Kia Optima A Good Value?

It is an excellent value. I haven't had too many issues with it, and it is over ten years old. I would buy it again.

Val M.

I bought my 1007 Kia used for a little more than $2000, I would say it is a great value. This car has been nothing but good.

Jimeni C.

I believe it was purchased brand new for around $17,000. Which seems to be a great buy for how durable and reliable it has been.

Randall D.

Bought it used at one year old. It was supposed to be 13,000 used. It had 28000 miles on it. OK value

Susan D.

I think I paid about 16,000 after trading in another car. I think it the Kia is a good investment because mine is over 10 years old, and still going strong!

Stacie B.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2007 Kia Optima Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Positive Owner Reviews

Negative Owner Reviews

Kia Optima Models

2007 Kia Optima Owner Reviews

Pros from Owners

Cons from Owners

Ranks #10 Midsize Cars by Owners

Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

Is The 2007 Kia Optima A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2007 Kia Optima?

Is The 2007 Kia Optima A Good Value?

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