2007 Optima Opus Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Optima Opus (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2007 Optima Opus. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (100% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling8 100%
- Air bags1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Interior lighting1 13%
- Other or unknown1 13%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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 replace the engines that blew up on the way from the factory to delivery. Multiple and ongoing problems sidelined the buses to the point where we could neither accept them nor operate them. After technicians worked on the buses, we accepted them by the end of dec. To enable nabi to get paid. …”
NHTSA complaint #10227584, filed 2008-05, 2,000 milesAir bags: “We purchased a fleet of 8 25-passenger buses from nabi, who bought our Optima bus. They received the bid because they could guarantee delivery by the first part of july. On aug. 30, the first buses started coming in and continued coming in over the next couple of months. 2 of the buses had to replace the engines that blew up on the way from the factory to delivery. Multiple and ongoing problems sidelined the buses to the point where we could not accept them or operate them. After technicians worked on the buses, we accepted them by the end of december to enable the company to get paid. …”
NHTSA complaint #10227574, filed 2008-05, 2,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 13V457000Sep 19, 2013Electrical systemCovers: Optima Opus 2000–2009, Blue Bird L4RE 2007–2009
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 LFW, CLFW, BRT, 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4RE, and 2000-2009 Optima Opus transit buses equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting'…
- 12V189000May 2, 2012Steering › ColumnCovers: Optima Opus 2007–2009
North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 optima opus29 and opus34 model transit buses, manufactured from august 8, 2007, through september 21, 2009. The pinch bolts in the steering column shaft may loosen to the extent…
- 09V495000Dec 29, 2009EquipmentCovers: Optima Opus 2007–2009
North american bus industries, inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and september 15, 2009, and equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can…
- 07V206000May 10, 2007Service brakes, airCovers: Optima Opus 2007
On certain transit buses equipped with graham white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
Recall details for the 2007 Optima Opus → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2007 Optima Opus.
Other model years of the Optima Opus
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8 | 2,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Optima Opus have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2007 Optima Opus as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Optima Opus is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (100% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2007 Optima Opus been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Optima Opus reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.