2002 KIA SPECTRA Visibilitywindshield Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywindshield Issues in the 2002 KIA SPECTRA

4 visibilitywindshield complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KIA SPECTRA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywindshield Complaints

#10104434 |
I BOUGHT A CAR 8 MONTHS AGO, A KIA SPECTRA, RIGHT AFTER I GOT IT THE REARVIEW MIRROR FELL DOWN WITH A PIECE OF THE WINDSHIELD. I WENT TO THE KIA DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT. THEY REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD. BUT LAST WEEK EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN THEY RESCHEDULED MY APPOINTMENT 3 TIMES, AND FINALLY TODAY AFTER 7 HOURS OF WAITING I GOT MY CAR BACK. BUT THIS TIME THEY DIDN'T REPLACE IT, THEY ONLY GLUED IT, WHICH BY THE WAY I DON'T THINK IS GOING TO WORK. BUT THEY SAID THAT KIA DOESN'T WANT TO REPLACE IT BECAUSE THE CAR DOESN'T HAVE A KIA WINDSHIELD ANYMORE. BUT WHEN THEY REPLACED IT THE FIRST TIME THEY DECIDED TO USED A NON-KIA PART, NOT ME PROBABLY BECAUSE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE PRICE IS OVER $200. ANYWAY, I'M REALLY UPSET AND DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS. I GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO...
#10021738 |
THE WINDSHIELD GLASS CRACKED VERY EASILY WHEN IMPACTED BY THE LIGHTEST OBJECT PER CONSUMER. *TT
#8018360 |
WHILE DRIVING IN THE SUN WINDSHIELD HAS LITTLE SPECS THAT CAUSE SLIGHT VISIBLITY.*AK
#761614 |
WINDSHIELD CRACKED EASILY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND SERVICE MANAGER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE PROBLEM. NOTICED OTHER COMMENTS OF WINDSHEILD CRACKING ON EDMUNDS.COM WEB SITE. APPEARS TO BE A MAJOR FLAW IN THE WINDSHIELD, AND MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FUTURE CAR ACCIDENTS. MANUFACTURER SHOULD CONTACT KIA OWNERS AND RECALL WINDSHEILDS DUE TO FAULTY GLASS.*AK

Other 2002 KIA SPECTRA Problem Areas

Air Bagsfrontal 12 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Suspension 2 complaints Unknown Or Other 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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