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Common Problems with 2001 Kia Spectra

Retrospectively, the 2001 Kia Spectra had 23 complaints, and 22% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2001 Kia Spectra?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2001 Kia Spectra fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 5 AIR BAGS 4 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 STRUCTURE 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 SEAT BELTS 1 STEERING 1 TIRES 1 SEATS 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Worst 2001 Kia Spectra Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2001 Kia Spectra Victims: 2 Mileage: 33000 miles

Front seat belt buckles broke when consumer's vehicle was hit in the rear by another vehicle. both driver and passenger sustained minor cuts and br...

SEATS
2001 Kia Spectra June 21, 2004 Victims: 1 Mileage: 58000 miles

I was involved in a rear end collision causing my car to be slammed into another vehicle in front of me. my airbags did not deploy,the drivers seat b...

FRONTAL
2001 Kia Spectra August 27, 2002 Victims: 1

Airbag malfunction resulted in severe neck & back damage causing immediate chiropractic care.*ak