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P0711 on KIA OPTIMA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2011, 2012

What P0711 Means on Your KIA OPTIMA

Real KIA OPTIMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"When putting the car in gear, it would jerk really hard like i had hit something. at first it only did it once or twice within a month so it was hard to duplicate. recently it started getting consistent. it would jerk hard when putting it in gear or park."

— 2011 KIA OPTIMA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 03/25/2016

"While driving on many city streets 0-45mph and interstate 0-70mph service engine light comes on and goes off periodically. when the light is on, car shakes and sputters as transmission gears shift (not engne). appears to be something to do with the transmission."

— 2012 KIA OPTIMA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 05/15/2017

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0711 on KIA OPTIMA

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
1
2012
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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P0711 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026