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Problems with 2001 Kia Spectra ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2001 Kia Spectra starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 92 600 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 1 complaints from 2001 Kia Spectra about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

WIRING 1 IGNITION 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2001 Kia Spectra

2001 kia spectra 1.9 lt engine [yes, some models were made with this size engine.] car was parked in drive way just after midnight. neighbors called fire department at 2:30 am. car was not running. fire chief found no external source of ignition. fire chief says engine caught on fire, fire traveled down fuel lines to gas tank. entire car burned. car is totaled. fire chief cannot say if there was an electrical, wiring or what type of problem in engine. bought car new in oct 2001, one owner car. please advise if any other owners have had similar issue with this or any other kia models. *tr

Six months after vehicle was purchased it experienced ignition problems. vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition to the on position. dashboard component lights came on, but the engine failed to turn over. the main computer chip was replaced. since the replacement of the computer chip the failure occurred 4 times in which the dealership tightened a loose ignition wire, replaced the battery, and serviced a bad connection in the ignition. the vehicle is currently at the dealership for this same issue.*ak

While driving 65mph vehicle failed to accelerate after pressing gas pedal. this caused vehicle to jerk. took vehicle to dealer, and informed consumer of a short in wires. had wire fused back, but problem still exists. please add vin. *ak

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