# These Are The Kia Optima Model Years Owners Say You Should Avoid

> The Kia Optima debuted in 2001, after the Kia Sportage, and has long been one of the most successful models in Kia's history.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1860392/kia-optima-years-owners-say-to-avoid/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=682ccb1b10d2ef82d7e34711)
- **Published:** 2025-05-20
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #kia #optima #avoid #model #owners #although #because #browse
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