Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Kia / Spectra / 2001
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
006097044 KIA SPECTRA 2001 THE HEATER CORE IN THE CAR WENT OUT 4 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS FOR NO REASON, RESULTING IN THE WINDOW FOGGING WITH NO WAY OF SEEING. *JB
006054402 KIA SPECTRA 2001 I have had the heating system in my car repaired 4 times since the day that i bought it. this is an ongoing issue with this car and something needs to
001054015 KIA SPECTRA 2001 2001 kia spectra transmission needed to be replaced 2 weeks after purchase. fuel pump and tail light assembly was replaced, rear window fell out of
001054014 KIA SPECTRA 2001 2001 kia spectra transmission needed to be replaced 2 weeks after purchase. fuel pump and tail light assembly was replaced, rear window fell out of
001054013 KIA SPECTRA 2001 2001 kia spectra transmission needed to be replaced 2 weeks after purchase. fuel pump and tail light assembly was replaced, rear window fell out of
001054012 KIA SPECTRA 2001 2001 kia spectra transmission needed to be replaced 2 weeks after purchase. fuel pump and tail light assembly was replaced, rear window fell out of
004308374 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. the vehicle was
004304972 KIA SPECTRA 2001 Brake failure - master cylinder was replaced, mechanic said he had a hard time bleeding the brakes???? about a week after repaired brakes would not
004296325 KIA SPECTRA 2001 Six months after vehicle was purchased it experienced ignition problems. vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition to the on
004296324 KIA SPECTRA 2001 Six months after vehicle was purchased it experienced ignition problems. vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition to the on
004288256 KIA SPECTRA 2001 I was involved in a rear end collision causing my car to be slammed into another vehicle in front of me. my airbags did not deploy,the drivers seat
004288255 KIA SPECTRA 2001 I was involved in a rear end collision causing my car to be slammed into another vehicle in front of me. my airbags did not deploy,the drivers seat
004287087 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While coming around a bend into traffic vehicle's rear end commenced to jerk/pull, and rear end hit a sign. the cause of this problem was still
003286950 KIA SPECTRA 2001 Two weeks after the vehicle had an oil change performed engine made a tapping noise because oil was leaking through the engine motor seal. a fuel
001274068 KIA SPECTRA 2001 I got in a accident when my brakes went out that night and i couldn't stop. when my car was in the shop they told my that the brakes went out and i
001274067 KIA SPECTRA 2001 I got in a accident when my brakes went out that night and i couldn't stop. when my car was in the shop they told my that the brakes went out and i
001274066 KIA SPECTRA 2001 I got in a accident when my brakes went out that night and i couldn't stop. when my car was in the shop they told my that the brakes went out and i
004261452 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving 65 mph driver's side wheel bearing sheared off. driver was able to maintain control and pulled over. driver notified roadside
001260702 KIA SPECTRA 2001 WARPED ROTORS AND CHEAP BRAKE PADS
004260645 KIA SPECTRA 2001 on a front slightly left inpact to my vehicle, my air bag failed to deploy. i was wearing my seatbelt.i was traveling 55 mph, i hit my head on the
004260175 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving 55 mph a knocking noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. mechanic determined that upper and lower ball joints needed to
004260174 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving 55 mph a knocking noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. mechanic determined that upper and lower ball joints needed to
0000242528 KIA SPECTRA 2001 Front seat belt buckles broke when consumer's vehicle was hit in the rear by another vehicle. both driver and passenger sustained minor cuts and
003235153 KIA SPECTRA 2001 After starting the vehicle, the gear would not move out of park. on another occasion while driving, the vehicle had gone into reverse by itself and
003235152 KIA SPECTRA 2001 After starting the vehicle, the gear would not move out of park. on another occasion while driving, the vehicle had gone into reverse by itself and
003221950 KIA SPECTRA 2001 Transmission module on original transmission failed causing transmission damage, local dealership replaced. second transmission blew a front pump
003209482 KIA SPECTRA 2001 THE FRONT ROTORS WERE WORN, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB
002198401 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and didn't change gears. the vehicle accelerated into full throttle. (two accidents had occurred
002198400 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and didn't change gears. the vehicle accelerated into full throttle. (two accidents had occurred
002198399 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and didn't change gears. the vehicle accelerated into full throttle. (two accidents had occurred
002181083 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving there is a loud noise coming from transmission area, and at times it becomes difficult to change gears. dealer ship has replaced
001172171 KIA SPECTRA 2001 CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD AFTER STARTING VEHICLE NONE OF THE DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS WORK UNTIL CAR WARMS UP. NLM
001167067 KIA SPECTRA 2001 AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
001156465 KIA SPECTRA 2001 Vehicle hit a deer and seat belt did not restrain consumer. hit head on steering wheel and windshield. suffered back/ neck and knee injuries. damage
002089723 KIA SPECTRA 2001 My wife was on her way to pick up our son from school,while approaching a traffic light the vehicle would not stop. as she step on the brakes the
002089722 KIA SPECTRA 2001 My wife was on her way to pick up our son from school,while approaching a traffic light the vehicle would not stop. as she step on the brakes the
003221949 KIA SPECTRA 2001 Transmission module on original transmission failed causing transmission damage, local dealership replaced. second transmission blew a front pump
003209332 KIA SPECTRA 2001 I own a 2001 kia spectra hatchback. i have 24,000 miles on this vehicle. it has started stalling while driving and i also have trouble starting it
003208853 KIA SPECTRA 2001 I own a 2001 kia spectra hatchback. i have 24,000 miles on this vehicle. it has started stalling while driving and i also have trouble starting it
003207605 KIA SPECTRA 2001 THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
002198873 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and didn't change gears. the vehicle accelerated into full throttle. (two accidents had occurred
002198871 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and didn't change gears. the vehicle accelerated into full throttle. (two accidents had occurred
002198398 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and didn't change gears. the vehicle accelerated into full throttle. (two accidents had occurred
002189633 KIA SPECTRA 2001 Consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance.
002178856 KIA SPECTRA 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH WAS IINVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISON AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.DRIVER WAS INJURED.*AK
0000176938 KIA SPECTRA 2001 IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS, VEHICLE IS NOT STARTING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
0000176928 KIA SPECTRA 2001 IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS, VEHICLE IS NOT STARTING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
002176135 KIA SPECTRA 2001 VEHICLE HIT A GUARDRAIL AT 65 MPH, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK *JB
001167077 KIA SPECTRA 2001 AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
002164796 KIA SPECTRA 2001 While driving 65mph vehicle failed to accelerate after pressing gas pedal. this caused vehicle to jerk. took vehicle to dealer, and informed consumer
001156463 KIA SPECTRA 2001 Vehicle hit a deer and neither airbag deployed. consumer hit head on steering wheel and windshield, sustaining neck/back and knee injuries. as tow
002099022 KIA SPECTRA 2001 AIRBAG MALFUNCTION RESULTED IN SEVERE NECK & BACK DAMAGE CAUSING IMMEDIATE CHIROPRACTIC CARE.*AK
002089730 KIA SPECTRA 2001 My wife was on her way to pick up our son from school,while approaching a traffic light the vehicle would not stop. as she step on the brakes the

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