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Major Problems with Kia Spectra - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Kia Spectra model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2007, for instance, is the worst year for the Spectra. Older Spectra vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Kia Spectra Problems

AIR BAGS
2006 Kia Spectra September 5, 2006 Victims: 4 Mileage: 2000 miles

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph, the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision with another vehicle on normal road conditions. the passenger side airbag did not deploy. four occupants in the vehicle sustained minor to moderate seatbelt injuries. all the occupants were wearing their seatbelts. a police report was taken. there were no warning prior to the incident. the vehicle was towed to a storage lot. the manufacturer was notified and sent an inspector to investigate. the inspector determined that a copy of the investigation report could be ...

AIR BAGS
2006 Kia Spectra March 22, 2007 Victims: 4 Mileage: 13638 miles

I was driving a loaner car 2006 kia spectra when someone was driving an older model grand marquis turned infront of me and i hit her smack dab int he middle of her passenger side doors and our airbags did not deploy. *ak

FRONTAL
2005 Kia Spectra January 25, 2007 Victims: 3 Mileage: 45 miles

I was in a car accident on jan. 25, 2007 and my front end was damaged. the car was a total loss due to the accident. the airbags never deployed. i now have a slipped disk in my neck due to the accident. kia refused to tell me why it did not deploy. *tr

What is the most common problem with Kia Spectra?

Overall the worst problem with Kia Spectra relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Spectra years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 270 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 65 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 59 FRONTAL 51 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 43 SEAT BELTS 37 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 32 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 30 POWER TRAIN 29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 28 SEATS 27 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 27 SERVICE BRAKES 27 STEERING 26 ENGINE 25 BODY 24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21 ENGINE 16 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 16 STRUCTURE 15 SUSPENSION 15 SIDE/WINDOW 11 TIRES 8 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 7 PARKING BRAKE 6 IGNITION 6 CRUISE CONTROL 6 WINDSHIELD 5 DOOR 5 FRONT 5 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 5 WHEELS 5 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 5 HEADLIGHTS 5 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 5 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 4 LATCH 4 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 4 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 4 MOTOR 4 VISIBILITY 3 AIR CONDITIONER 3 BUMPERS 3 ROTOR 3 REAR/OTHER 3 FRONT 3 GASOLINE 3 TREAD/BELT 3 ANCHORAGE 3 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 3 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 3 EQUIPMENT 2 WIRING 2 FUEL PUMP 2 MECHANICAL 2 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 2 CHILD SEAT 2 REAR 2 SWITCH 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 ELECTRICAL 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 WHEEL BEARING 2 FAN 2 COLUMN 2 DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE 2 HUB 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 LINKAGES 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 DISC 1 MASTER CYLINDER 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 RETRACTOR 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 HEATER CORE 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 LOCK 1 RECLINER 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 ARM 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 RACK AND PINION 1 RACK 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 LINKAGES 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 LOCK 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 LOWER ARM 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 UPPER BALL JOINT 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT 1 MOUNTING 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 PINION SHAFT 1 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 SOFTWARE 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1
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