2005 KIA SPECTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

130

Owner Complaints

34 Crashes 1 Fire

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 KIA SPECTRA

The 2005 KIA SPECTRA has received a total of 130 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (24 complaints), Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (12 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (12 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 KIA SPECTRA

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 KIA SPECTRA, potentially affecting up to 58,690 vehicles.

Recall 11V256000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

| 58,322 vehicles affected

Defect: KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT...

Consequence: THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

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Recall 05V183000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

| 368 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.

Consequence: IF THE ROD CRACKS OR FAILS, LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY, WHICH INCLUDES THE TIE ROD COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 8, 2005. AN ADDITIONAL LETTER WAS SENT TO OWNERS WHO HAD NOT TAKEN THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR...

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 KIA SPECTRA

130 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KIA SPECTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 24 10 Crashes 8 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 12
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 12 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 8
Steering
Complaints: 8 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 4
Engine
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 4
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Parking Brake
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#11376926 | AIR BAGS | | 128,636 miles
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ACTIVATED. CAR HAS NOT SUSTAINED DAMAGE. SEAT OR SENSOR MALFUNCTION MAY CAUSE AIRBAG NOT TO DEPLOY IN CRASH.
#11376926 | SEATS | | 128,636 miles
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ACTIVATED. CAR HAS NOT SUSTAINED DAMAGE. SEAT OR SENSOR MALFUNCTION MAY CAUSE AIRBAG NOT TO DEPLOY IN CRASH.
#11319671 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 88,088 miles
VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER RANDOMLY QUITS. ALSO DASH LIGHTS ON BINACLE. THEN WILL COME BACK ON AFTER A DAY OR SO, HAVE REPLACE WITH GENUINE KIA OEM PARTS BUT STILL HAPPENS. ALSO LOOKED ON FORUMS ONLINE AND SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE.
#11319671 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 88,088 miles
VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER RANDOMLY QUITS. ALSO DASH LIGHTS ON BINACLE. THEN WILL COME BACK ON AFTER A DAY OR SO, HAVE REPLACE WITH GENUINE KIA OEM PARTS BUT STILL HAPPENS. ALSO LOOKED ON FORUMS ONLINE AND SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE.
#11282377 | STEERING | | 160,000 miles Crash
BAD SHAKING IN STEERING WHEEL AND SOUNDS COMING FROM FRONT END. ONLY WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY

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Safety Rating for the 2005 KIA SPECTRA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 KIA SPECTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 KIA SPECTRA

Kia America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 KIA SPECTRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

016 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A SECOND TO THIRD GEAR UPSHIFT SHOCK AFTER THE VEHICLE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. ALSO MAY BE FELT AS A SLIP OR FLARE FOLLOWED BY A SHOCK WHILE SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR. *TT

009 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

REPLACEMENT OF THE EVAP CANISTER HOSE VENT ELBOW AND THE FUEL TANK (AIR) FILTER. *TT

81 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

INTERMITTENT TRUNK LIGHT OPERATION. *TT

81 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

WIPER FUSE SPEC CHANGE. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 KIA SPECTRA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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