2003 KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2003 KIA SPECTRA
3 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KIA SPECTRA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN OR WHILE BRAKING OR PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT VEHICLE REVVED AND LURCHED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006 - THE TRANSMISSION LINE HAD COME OFF AND CAUSE COOLANT TO LEAK. THE LINE WAS REPAIR AND TRANSMISSION WAS FLUSHED BUT TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THREE TIMES AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR THREE TIMES. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE GENE PULSE ASSEMBLY. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IDLE SPEED ACTUATOR. *NM
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE SLOWED DOWN AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO COULD NEITHER DUPLICATE NOR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *LA NM
WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH ENGINE LOCKED UP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED WITH WATER INSIDE THE ENGINE. DEALERWON'T COVER THE GUARANTEE. *AK
Other 2003 KIA SPECTRA Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Structure
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Wheelshub
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint