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Major Problems with Kia Spectra5 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Kia Spectra5 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2006, for instance, is the worst year for the Spectra5. Older Spectra5 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.

Browse Kia Spectra5 problems by years

Worst Kia Spectra5 Problems

AIR BAGS
2008 Kia Spectra5 June 19, 2017 Victims: 3 Mileage: 175000 miles

I was in a car accident on june 19, 2017. a vehicle hit my kia at a speed of 30 - 40 mph in the front driver's wheel base. none of the airbags deployed. i was making a left turn out of a shopping center, moving less than 10 mph.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2008 Kia Spectra5 April 3, 2017 Victims: 1 Mileage: 99000 miles

Interior door handles have sharp edges. the thin metal coating on the interior door handles is peeling off. the sharp edges caused a cut on my hand.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2008 Kia Spectra5 December 4, 2018 Victims: 1

There is absolutely no anti slip resistance on the pedals at all. there has been numerous of times, where my mother or my foot would slip off the brake onto the gas causing us to move forward towards the object in front of us. it finally got me and i hit the side of my highschool which damaged my hood and bumper. i would really have hated if one of my friends or anyone at all were in front of my car or if the air bags would have deployed. i got lucky this time but what about next ...

What is the most common problem with Kia Spectra5?

Overall the worst problem with Kia Spectra5 relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Spectra5 years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 SEATS 4 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 STEERING 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 VISIBILITY 1 STRUCTURE 1 BODY 1 SEAT BELTS 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SIDEWALL 1 MOUNTING 1 ENGINE 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Kia Spectra5 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.