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2007 Optima OpusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2007 Optima Opus, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-457 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 77%Owner complaints84 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 19, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Optima Opus has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling83
Air bags11
Electrical system11
Interior lighting11
Latches/locks/linkages11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2007 Optima Opus recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

77%repaired · 2015 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 13V-457 · Sep 19, 2013 · 4,061 vehicles · 3,145 repaired

Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: column

Recall 12V-189 · May 2, 2012 · 50 vehicles

Risk. SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Optima.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Opus year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Opus median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Opus owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WE PURCHASED A FLEET OF 8 25-PASSENGER BUSES FROM NABI, WHO PURCHASED OPITMA BUS. THEY RECEIVED THE BID BECAUSE THEY COULD GUARANTEE DELIVERY BY THE FIRST PART OF JULY. ON AUG 30, THE FIRST BUSES STARTED TO ARRIVE AND CONTINUED COMING IN OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS. 2 OF THE BUSES NEEDED TO…
Complaint 10227586 · May 13, 2008 · 2,000 miles
WE PURCHASED A FLEET OF 8 25-PASSENGER BUSES FROM NABI, WHO PURCHASED OPITMA BUS. THEY RECEIVED THE BID BECAUSE THEY COULD GUARANTEE DELIVERY BY THE FIRST PART OF JULY. ON AUG 30, THE FIRST BUSES STARTED TO ARRIVE AND CONTINUED COMING IN OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS. 2 OF THE BUSES NEEDED TO…
Complaint 10227585 · May 13, 2008 · 2,000 miles
WE PURCHASED A FLEET OF 8 25-PASSENGER BUSES FROM NABI, WHO PURCHASED OPTIMA BUS. THEY RECEIVED THE BID BECAUSE THEY COULD GUARANTEE DELIVERY BY THE FIRST PART OF JULY. ON AUG 30, THE FIRST BUSES STARTED TO ARRIVE AND CONTINUED COMING IN OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS. 2 OF THE BUSES NEEDED TO…
Complaint 10227584 · May 13, 2008 · 2,000 miles

Own a 2007 Opus?

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