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Optima Opus years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the Optima Opus since 2007, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2007 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and airbags problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
4
Worst year
2007
Model years
2007-2008

Optima Opus years to avoid

No model year of the Optima Opus stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Optima Opus years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Optima Opus complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20072008

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Optima Opus problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    8
  • Lights
    2
  • Locks
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Optima Opus problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2008-1Brakes30
2007-8Engine2,00040

Recalls 4

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Questions about the Optima Opus

What years of the Optima Opus should you avoid?

No single model year of the Optima Opus has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Optima Opus?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Optima Opus?

Engine, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by lights (2) and locks (1).

How many recalls does the Optima Opus have?

4 recalls between 2007 and 2008. The 2007 model year has the most, with 4.

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