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Common Problems with 2002 Kia Spectra

Retrospectively, the 2002 Kia Spectra had 55 complaints, and 18% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Kia Spectra?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Kia Spectra fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 SERVICE BRAKES 4 STRUCTURE 3 SEAT BELTS 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 SUSPENSION 2 POWER TRAIN 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 WHEELS 2 TIRES 2 STEERING 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SEATS 1 CHILD SEAT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2002 Kia Spectra Problems

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

FRONTAL
2002 Kia Spectra April 7, 2002 Victims: 2 Mileage: 13734 miles

I rear ended another vehicle at 30-40 mph, front end damage resulting in over $6400, including unibody alignment. upon impact driver and passenger ai...

RECLINER
2002 Kia Spectra November 15, 2004 Victims: 2 Mileage: 47102 miles

The consumer's vehicle was struck from the rear at 65 mph, causing it to strike another vehicle. upon impact, both the passenger and driver seats bro...

FRONT
2002 Kia Spectra September 30, 2002 Victims: 2

While driving vehcile was in hit on the driver side, which caused the vehicle to spin out of control and went into a ditch. the driver nor the passen...