Major Problems with 2007 Kia Spectra Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2007 Kia Spectra

2007 Kia Spectra AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 140000 miles

2007 Kia Spectra AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 29000 miles

2007 Kia Spectra AIR BAGS Victims: 2

Browse 2007 Kia Spectra complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Spectra owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS tl*the contact rented a 2007 kia spectra. the contact stated that the front and rear passenger side air bags deployed...	52 ~ 76311 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM there's a problem with the gas tank on my aunt's 2007 kia spectra. after filling the tank with fuel the...	16 ~ 51292 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problems with the fuel tank and purge canister system. the normal operation of fueling the vehicle can cause the purge...	15 ~ 34390 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2007 kia spectra with defective auto-off headlamps. consumer states that this problem has caused the battery to die and him...	14 ~ 65318 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra. the contact exited the vehicle and shut the door with the keys still...	11 ~ 22408 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra. while driving 15 mph the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and heard...	10 ~ 45423 miles
ENGINE car took me off the side of the road and straight into a tree dead center roughly going 35 miles...	6 ~ 34994 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle began...	6 ~ 56946 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i didn't know about this website until i realize that my 2007 kia spectra ex was not on the list...	5 ~ 26600 miles
SEAT BELTS the floor mat on the driver's side of my 2007 kia spectra will not remain anchored. although i'm writing this...	5 ~ 27000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE car took me off the side of the road and straight into a tree dead center roughly going 35 miles...	4 ~ 83875 miles
SEATS experiencing same problem as below believe that sensors are identical parts request assistance to include all kia models produced during...	4 ~ 108000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i owned a 2007 kia spectra 5 sx the car had around 36 000 mile on it. we have never...	4 ~ 42685 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i was driving on the interstate about 65 mph. all of sudden the car lost all forward motion power. when...	3 ~ 61559 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have a 2007 kia spectra 5. i pulled into a gas station and a woman pulled in to tell...	3 ~ 69882 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i am very shocked that the highway traffic and safety administration noticed a problem with the 2006 sportage stop light...	3 ~ 26667 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...	3 ~ 14942 miles
SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra. while driving 20 mph the vehicle veered to the right when attempting to...	3 ~ 2533 miles
STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra. while driving 20 mph the vehicle veered to the right when attempting to...	3 ~ 58354 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS experiencing same problem as below believe that sensors are identical parts request assistance to include all kia models produced during...	2 ~ 74500 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...	2 ~ 112000 miles
VISIBILITY 2007 kia spectra windshield stress fracture 45 000 miles. no impact. dealer states not covered by warranty must go to...	2 ~ 22500 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
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS had a major accident with my vehicle in which the car accelerated and i crashed into a tree. the sensor...	2 ~ 7000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the floor mat on the driver's side of my 2007 kia spectra will not remain anchored. although i'm writing this...	2 ~ 38856 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra. the contact stated that she was unaware that her vehicle did not come...	2
WHEELS on my way to work i took the same route that i always take. i was going about 25mph and...	1 ~ 97963 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the blower fan malfunctioned...	1 ~ 27106 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL drove car aprox.15 miles pull the car up to a store turned off the car and went inside. next thing...	1 ~ 92000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the rubber stripping that holds the windshield in place came loose while driving on the freeway. the rubber strip broke...	1 ~ 32000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE interior door handle failure on drivers side door latch assembly. *tr...	1 ~ 76000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES on three occasions my 2007 kia spectra's engine has raced madly when i was stopped with my foot on the...	1 ~ 53752 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...	1 ~ 65000 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	1 ~ 61000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM reporting 3 issues: ***fuel system: in july 2009 one month after i purchased my used 2007 kia spectra (46k miles)...	1 ~ 46000 miles
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
PARKING BRAKE i was approx. 6 car lengths from car in front of me when i hit the brakes to slow down...	1 ~ 35000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT had a major accident with my vehicle in which the car accelerated and i crashed into a tree. the sensor...	1 ~ 7000 miles
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...	1
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...	1 ~ 288 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...	1

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