KnownCarProblemsKia Spectra Problems by Year
Owners have filed 906 complaints with NHTSA about the Kia Spectra since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2007, 2008, 2009. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Kia Spectra problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 114 | Air bags | 0 | 16 |
| 2008 Spectra | 121 | Air bags | 0 | 20 |
| 2007 Spectra | 152 | Air bags | 1 | 22 |
| 2006 Spectra | 100 | Air bags | 1 | 28 |
| 2005 Spectra | 103 | Air bags | 2 | 23 |
| 2004 Spectra | 71 | Air bags | 1 | 16 |
| 2003 Spectra | 90 | Brakes | 0 | 15 |
| 2002 Spectra | 92 | Air bags | 0 | 25 |
| 2001 Spectra | 40 | Air bags | 0 | 13 |
5 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Kia Spectra
- What years of the Kia Spectra have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2007 (152), 2008 (121), 2009 (114).
- What is the most common problem with the Kia Spectra?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (350), electrical (85), brakes (79).
- Which Kia Spectra years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2000 (23), 2001 (40), 2004 (71). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.