Major Problems with Kia Spectra Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Best and Worst Years for Kia Spectra
Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Kia Spectra.
Model Year | Complaints |
2009 Spectra |
110
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2008 Spectra |
112
|
2007 Spectra |
146
|
2006 Spectra |
94
|
2005 Spectra |
101
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2004 Spectra |
70
|
2003 Spectra |
90
|
2002 Spectra |
92
|
2001 Spectra |
40
|
2000 Spectra |
23
|
Worst 3 Kia Spectra complaints
Browse Kia Spectra complaints by category
Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Spectra owners.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. while driving 50 mph the contact rear-ended the preceding vehicle. the air bags... |
270
~ 65013 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. while driving 50 mph the contact rear-ended the preceding vehicle. the air bags... |
65
~ 53818 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while stopped vehicle lunges forward and accelerates accompanied by an abnormal increase in engine rpms. while pulling into a parking... |
59
~ 66384 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS friday evening before last my daughter (17 yrs old and a senior in high school) was riding with her friend... |
51
~ 14795 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. while driving 50 mph the contact rear-ended the preceding vehicle. the air bags... |
43
~ 14973 miles |
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. while driving 50 mph the contact rear-ended the preceding vehicle. the air bags... |
37
~ 42823 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM engine kept dying on me after i filled up the tank. i have had vehicle or 3 years now and... |
32
~ 65037 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1. the check light on kia spectra 2008 remained on startup. 2. took the car to don beyer kia in... |
30
~ 41684 miles |
POWER TRAIN while unoccupied vehicle with automatic transmission rolled forward several yards in parking lot on very slight grade though transmission was... |
29
~ 58605 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2009 kia spectra. while driving 20 mph on snow covered street applied brake pedal pedal was firm and car slowing... |
29
~ 45984 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. while driving 50 mph the contact rear-ended the preceding vehicle. the air bags... |
28
~ 25426 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES this has happened on more than one occasion. while traveling on the interstate at 70 mph the vehicle begin increasing... |
27
~ 162034 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*-the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. the contact started the ignition and the front passenger air bag sensor failed... |
27
~ 16008 miles |
SEATS i purchased a new kia spectra (2009) november 2008 and within few months i started experiencing low back pain. i... |
27
~ 61531 miles |
STEERING after parking car the key will not turn on ignition. locks up.... |
26
~ 61802 miles |
ENGINE i was visiting my fiance in utah when a tan car hit my driver's side front end. we both were... |
25
~ 65190 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE january 2013 i noticed what looked like paint peeling off of the driver side mirror but realized that it was... |
24
~ 68210 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i am filing this for my mom. she rear ended a car who had stopped the flow of traffic at... |
23
~ 56156 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. the contact stated that the tail lights failed to power off when... |
21
~ 36150 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra. in january of 2009 the vehicle overheated. the contact took it to the... |
16
~ 17534 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES trunk latch will not release without the key (from the interior button or the remote). every time the weather gets |
16
~ 38147 miles |
SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds a knocking noise emitted... |
15
~ 47415 miles |
STRUCTURE while pulling my car out of a parking space i drove forward at a low speed and heard a swooshing... |
15
~ 34036 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra ex/lx/sx. the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the passenger front... |
11
~ 19300 miles |
TIRES 2009 kia spectra purchase new from halleen kia north olmsted oh. tires are completely bald at 16 403 miles. car |
8
~ 31951 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop driving 15 mph the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the brake... |
7
~ 9390 miles |
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. while driving at various speeds the cruise control failed to engage and... |
6
~ 18667 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM reporting 3 issues: ***fuel system: in july 2009 one month after i purchased my used 2007 kia spectra (46k miles)... |
6
~ 9469 miles |
PARKING BRAKE i was approx. 6 car lengths from car in front of me when i hit the brakes to slow down... |
6
~ 50979 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE my daughter owns a 2009 kia spectra a friend getting in the rear seat tried to open the door and... |
5
~ 66400 miles |
WHEELS i was visiting my fiance in utah when a tan car hit my driver's side front end. we both were... |
5
~ 90793 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle speedometer malfunctioned. suddenly went to zero. intermittently works. unable to determine speed of vehicle at random times. *tr... |
5
~ 66368 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the rubber stripping that holds the windshield in place came loose while driving on the freeway. the rubber strip broke... |
5
~ 17400 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns 2007 kia spectra. the headlights failed twice. the dealer replaced the headlights but the failure was not... |
5
~ 13000 miles |
FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2005 kia spectra. consumer states airbags did not deploy during an accident *tgw the consumers daughter was driving. also the |
5
~ 4626 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i purchased my 2007 kia spectra brand new...it only had 55 miles on the vehicle at time of purchase. while... |
5
~ 42838 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle is idling it idles low and then revs up on it's own. the... |
5
~ 25230 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. the contact stated the front driver door latch fractured. the vehicle was... |
4
~ 34688 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra lx. the contact stated that the heater and defroster unit would fail... |
4
~ 60510 miles |
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. one year ago the driver side front seat belt buckle became detached. the... |
4
~ 28069 miles |
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING dt: consumer stated that there was a loss of steering control and when she tried to steer the car... |
4
~ 17675 miles |
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC car in front stopped short so also immediately applied brakes forcefully in vehicle. wheels locked causing car to vereen across... |
4
~ 10500 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving at any speed the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and |
4
~ 7000 miles |
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the engine made a horrible noise. the dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate the problem. *nlm the door... |
4
|
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. the contact stated the fuel tank straps were excessively corroded causing the... |
3
~ 27018 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY there were no accidents leading up to a failure. the airbag light in my 2008 kia spectra ex suddenly came... |
3
~ 25904 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra sx. the contact stated that at engine start-up the air conditioner failed... |
3
~ 74667 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES 2009 kia spectra purchase new from halleen kia north olmsted oh. tires are completely bald at 16 403 miles. car |
3
~ 20358 miles |
VISIBILITY 2007 kia spectra windshield stress fracture 45 000 miles. no impact. dealer states not covered by warranty must go to... |
3
~ 15000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2007 kia spectra 5 brake lights failed today (10/19/2009). switch is the exact same one that was recalled on similar |
3
~ 42200 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. the contact stated while making a left turn the front end made a... |
3
~ 19965 miles |
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. the contact stated that if the curb was higher than the front bumper... |
3
~ 18683 miles |
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. the contact stated that the rear seat belts did not click and... |
3
~ 30433 miles |
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY my husband was driving 2 car lengths ahead of me and our 2 year old son in his car seat... |
3
|
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving at highway speed vehicle vibrated violently. dealer stated rotors were warped at 15 000 miles. *ak... |
3
~ 5000 miles |
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my driver's window and passenger's right front window has a air leak and water will come in and engine runs |
3
|
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seatbelts not long enough ! standard size person just does fit. person 6ft a little heavy can't buckle the belt.... |
3
|
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL takata recall was running the paper route for the telegraph and a deer ran out in front of my |
2
~ 115000 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia spectrum. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle stalled. the... |
2
~ 82500 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i purchased a kia spectra and reported to the dealership southwest kia that my gas pedal was sticking. i re-injured... |
2
~ 37500 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT had a major accident with my vehicle in which the car accelerated and i crashed into a tree. the sensor... |
2
~ 3500 miles |
CHILD SEAT evenflo triumph advance' lx convertible fails to perform basic carseat functions. actual carseat damages itself via razor sharp plastic openings... |
2
|
REAR > SUSPENSION i have a 2004.5 kia spectra ex which around 44 000 miles started to have a rattling sound from the... |
2
|
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2007 kia spectra with defective auto-off headlamps. consumer states that this problem has caused the battery to die and him... |
2
|
EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. after activation the cigarette lighter would disengage without warning. on one occurrence the... |
2
~ 18500 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia spectra. the contact stated that the vehicle's heat and air conditioner failed to activate.... |
2
~ 34103 miles |
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while attempting to depress the brake pedal the accelerator pedal was depressed as well. this had |
2
~ 20850 miles |
DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my daughter owns a 2003 kia spectra [xxx] with a brake proportioning valve that started leaking about a week ago... |
2
~ 41000 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT slightest contact with most driveways loosens front spoiler to the point of detaching from vehicle. front spoiler is too low... |
2
~ 19026 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i brought this car on the 29th of october. two days later the car wouldn't start. the car was serviced... |
2
~ 20400 miles |
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: consumer has filed a safety complaint #6259431 with federal trade commission. concerning automatic transmission failure on same issue as... |
2
~ 6750 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving 65 mph driver's side wheel bearing sheared off. driver was able to maintain control and pulled over. driver... |
2
|
COLUMN > STEERING ever since i bought my car--2002 kia spectra there has been problems with the steering and suspension in the front.... |
2
~ 5 miles |
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine overheats a lot.when i start the car at time smoke came from under neat of the steering wheel. ac... |
2
~ 14642 miles |
HUB > WHEELS i have a kia spectra ls vin [xxx] with optional alloy wheels package. the problem is i have lost 2... |
2
~ 2400 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2007 kia spectra has a problem with the air bag and sensor on the passenger's side. *nj the consumer stated... |
2
~ 2565 miles |
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. the contact stated that the wheel lugs fractured. the vehicle was taken... |
1
|
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. while driving at various speeds the cruise control failed to engage and... |
1
~ 102000 miles |
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia spectra. after opening the front driver and passenger side windows they failed to... |
1
~ 72896 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia spectra. after opening the front driver and passenger side windows they failed to... |
1
~ 72896 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE one of the vehicles fuel tank mounting straps has rusted into and dragging the pavement. this would cause a possible... |
1
~ 92880 miles |
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. the contact stated that the blower malfunctioned causing the heater to fail.... |
1
~ 153000 miles |
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE i was pumping gas into my 2006 kia spectra and heard a metal pop and thought someone ran over something.... |
1
~ 71000 miles |
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN after pressing the clutch more than ten time it starts getting harder. after that it will get stuck and will... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia spectra (na). the contact owns a 2008 cosco child restraint seat model number 222-33pet.... |
1
|
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE we own a 2007 spectra with 13 000 miles bought new in july 2007. we attempted to use the air... |
1
~ 13000 miles |
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. while exiting a driveway at 10 mph the contact heard a loud noise... |
1
~ 24145 miles |
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the alternator on my 2006 kia spectra ex went out with warning and the call stalled on the highway. my... |
1
~ 76321 miles |
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT > SEAT BELTS evenflo triumph advance' lx convertible fails to perform basic carseat functions. actual carseat damages itself via razor sharp plastic openings... |
1
|
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was driving on the interstate doing about 65 mph both times this occurred when the rear brakes locked and... |
1
~ 3020 miles |
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING on march 10 2007 at approximately 4:45 pm my wife and i witnessed a single car accident on red bluff... |
1
|
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia spectra. the contact reported windshield wipers failed while driving. the windshield wipers were activated... |
1
~ 6500 miles |
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my wife's kia and many of the other cars and trucks i see on the road have plastic headlight housings.... |
1
|
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the heater core in the car went out 4 times in 4 months for no reason resulting in the window |
1
|
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have an issue with kia usa honoring my warranty for damage done to my car in which i am... |
1
~ 57500 miles |
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia spectra. the air bag controller (electrical system) is located directly underneath the cup holders.... |
1
~ 30000 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the contact stated while driving over 40 mph on normal road conditions the engine hesitated but did not stall.... |
1
~ 28760 miles |
RACK AND PINION > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while attempting a left hand turn at 15mph the steering rack and pinion broke without warning.... |
1
~ 45000 miles |
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM i have had the heating system in my car repaired 4 times since the day that i bought it. this... |
1
~ 87400 miles |
LINKAGES > STEERING i purchased my kia spectra on 8/26/05 and by the middle of october there was a grinding rubbing noise that... |
1
~ 1000 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel leakage. i took my car to kia dealer for engine an light. they replaced the gas cap and the... |
1
|
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE dt: the contact pesumes that the spindle broke on the wheel while driving 45 mph. the vehicle pulled o the... |
1
~ 4000 miles |
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS there was no indication prior to the accident that there was anything wrong with the driver's seat belt. my husband... |
1
~ 21251 miles |
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the gear shift slipped out of drive into neutral and pulled to the right striking a parked car. extensive damage... |
1
~ 8000 miles |
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the consumer's vehicle was struck from the rear at 65 mph causing it to strike another vehicle. upon impact both |
1
~ 47102 miles |
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake failure - master cylinder was replaced mechanic said he had a hard time bleeding the brakes???? about a week... |
1
|
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT my husband was driving 2 car lengths ahead of me and our 2 year old son in his car seat... |
1
|
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering belt failed at 15 000 miles. dealer replaced the part. however consume r noticed that the part |
1
~ 15000 miles |
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my daughter whom is 7 went in the trunk to retrieve some belongings and the trunk closed on her. she... |
1
~ 11000 miles |
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM silencer pipe split which is no cause or damage from consumer this was a defective part my car has made... |
1
|
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE check engine light conitunes to pop on. as of 2/19/04 my check engine light has lit up 3 times. once... |
1
|
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING ever since i bought my car--2002 kia spectra there has been problems with the steering and suspension in the front.... |
1
~ 10 miles |
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING ever since i bought my car--2002 kia spectra there has been problems with the steering and suspension in the front.... |
1
~ 10 miles |
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 55 mph a knocking noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. mechanic determined that upper and lower |
1
|
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 55 mph a knocking noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. mechanic determined that upper and lower |
1
|
PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING ever since i bought my car--2002 kia spectra there has been problems with the steering and suspension in the front.... |
1
~ 10 miles |
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION 2 problems. 1st the steering wheel doesnt lock when vehicle is shut of you can turn the wheel freely and... |
1
~ 31000 miles |
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought a kia spectra 2003 on 9/27/03 with manufacturer's date of 11/4/02. it was a used car with 20... |
1
|
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purchased the car in may of 2003 june 30th of 2003 check engine light came on and had to have... |
1
|
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tether anchors: child seat rear tether can not be installed/used properly on hatch back model. the hatch cover anchor location... |
1
|
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the vehicles windshield wipers failed intermittently. the dealer replaced the windshield motor yet the problem persisted. *nlm the door was... |
1
|
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer called complaining while driving the vehicle the heater went off dealer inspected and fixed the problem on 12/ 27/02 |
1
|
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer states that the hatch back door was not able to open now the hatch door will not close properly.... |
1
|
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i have owned my 2002 spectra since nov. 2001. when i go to start the car up in the mornings... |
1
~ 100 miles |
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION i have owned my 2002 spectra since nov. 2001. when i go to start the car up in the mornings... |
1
~ 100 miles |
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states that when the weather is cold after starting vehicle none of the directional lights work until car warms |
1
|
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problem with the exhaust and muffler. lots of noise coming from under the car.they replaced the silencer the first time |
1
~ 12126 miles |
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2001 kia spectra transmission needed to be replaced 2 weeks after purchase. fuel pump and tail light assembly was replaced... |
1
|
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM brakes grinding/squealing/reduced stopping power (18 months before replaced by dealer) vehicle accelerated when foot removed from pedal and i was... |
1
|
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM brakes grinding/squealing/reduced stopping power (18 months before replaced by dealer) vehicle accelerated when foot removed from pedal and i was... |
1
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FAQ
What year Kia Spectra is the most reliable?
Speaking of the models produced in the last 10 years, Kia Spectra models of 2000, 2001, 2004 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.
What year was a bad year for Kia Spectra?
Kia Spectra models of 2007 and 2008 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.
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Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
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