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2000–2009 · 10 model years

Kia Spectra recalls & problems by year

5 recalls and 906 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2007152 complaints
Most recalls20052 recalls
Crashes reported184in owner complaints
Injuries reported1576 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0501001502002000: 23 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 40 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 92 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 90 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 71 complaints, 1 recalls2005: 103 complaints, 2 recalls2006: 100 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 152 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 121 complaints, 0 recalls2009: 114 complaints, 0 recalls2000200120022003200420052006200720082009
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2009 Spectra—26–27 mpg0114161102
2008 Spectra—26–27 mpg0121203211
2007 Spectra—26 mpg1152226201
2006 Spectra—25 mpg1100283320
2005 Spectra—25 mpg2103231170
2004 Spectra—22–25 mpg17116191
2003 Spectra—22–24 mpg090151110
2002 Spectra—22–24 mpg092252191
2001 Spectra——040131110
2000 Spectra——0236070

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags366
  • Electrical system91
  • Power train84
  • Vehicle speed control72
  • Engine and engine cooling55
  • Seat belts54
  • Service brakes, hydraulic50
  • Structure50