| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007095889 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | We have now had a second failure of the passenger side seat belt. it now lacks a retract, as well as a locking mechanism and is completely useless. |
| 002082588 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Had kia since 11-2002, had to take back to the dealer over 10 times within the first month. had brake problems, engine light would come on and stick |
| 006074029 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Electrical-my kia doesn't like to crank up on the first time, stalls in traffic or with a/c on i took to a auto shop after breaking down at a light in |
| 006061700 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle made a loud grinding noise while driving 20 mph. the check engine light illuminated constantly and on several |
| 006052206 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I am the owner of a 2002 kia spectra vin [xxx] in the last month i had 3 incidents of sudden severe acceleration associated with applying the brake. |
| 901048492 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | CONSUMER 2002 KIA SPECTRA AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONTAL COLLISION. *TS *JB |
| 005035234 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Car in front stopped short so also immediately applied brakes forcefully in vehicle. wheels locked causing car to vereen across highway adn bounce off |
| 005035233 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Car in front stopped short so also immediately applied brakes forcefully in vehicle. wheels locked causing car to vereen across highway adn bounce off |
| 005028825 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | TRANSMISSON / DRIVETRAIN |
| 004008593 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I was moving my car from the side door of my house to the front of the garage door when i could not stop. i was doing aproxx. 3 mph and slid in the |
| 005005702 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | During an accident the consumer's seat belt released and the air bags did not deploy. *nm kia sent the consumer a letter stating that its engineers |
| 005005701 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | During an accident the consumer's seat belt released and the air bags did not deploy. *nm kia sent the consumer a letter stating that its engineers |
| 004002627 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | The consumer's vehicle was struck from the rear at 65 mph, causing it to strike another vehicle. upon impact, both the passenger and driver seats |
| 004002626 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | The consumer's vehicle was struck from the rear at 65 mph, causing it to strike another vehicle. upon impact, both the passenger and driver seats |
| 004314550 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | 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 |
| 004306238 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving 50 mph, the vehicle accelerated and lurched forward at a high speed. the consumer had to apply the emergency brake, and turned the |
| 004299720 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle surges forward while applying the brakes the vehicle will continue speed |
| 004294898 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | At the end of july 2004 my kia spectra began to act as if the car was choking and not going to start after i turned on the ignition of the car. i |
| 001290315 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I have owned my 2002 spectra since nov. 2001. when i go to start the car up in the mornings the car will stall out and then when i go to re-start the |
| 001290314 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I have owned my 2002 spectra since nov. 2001. when i go to start the car up in the mornings the car will stall out and then when i go to re-start the |
| 001290313 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I have owned my 2002 spectra since nov. 2001. when i go to start the car up in the mornings the car will stall out and then when i go to re-start the |
| 004284275 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | power steering belt failed at 15,000 miles. dealer replaced the part. however, consume r noticed that the part number was different from the |
| 004280186 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | The vehicle drops serious power when the ac and radio are on. if i try rolling windows down while stopped at a light with the ac and radio on, lose |
| 004260362 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | 2 problems. 1st the steering wheel doesnt lock when vehicle is shut of, you can turn the wheel freely and the tires move. also sometimes not all |
| 003260168 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving 30 to 40 mph vehicle was in involved in a crash, and air bags failed to deploy. *ak seat belt over the left shoulder released and |
| 003260167 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving 30 to 40 mph vehicle was in involved in a crash, and air bags failed to deploy. *ak seat belt over the left shoulder released and |
| 004259015 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Ever since i bought my car--2002 kia spectra, there has been problems with the steering and suspension in the front. it basically sits on the ground |
| 004259014 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Ever since i bought my car--2002 kia spectra, there has been problems with the steering and suspension in the front. it basically sits on the ground |
| 004259013 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Ever since i bought my car--2002 kia spectra, there has been problems with the steering and suspension in the front. it basically sits on the ground |
| 004259012 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Ever since i bought my car--2002 kia spectra, there has been problems with the steering and suspension in the front. it basically sits on the ground |
| 004259011 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Ever since i bought my car--2002 kia spectra, there has been problems with the steering and suspension in the front. it basically sits on the ground |
| 003247079 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Driver's side front window locked up will not roll down. used on the way to work, 4 hours later would not roll down. no noise, or sounds just quit |
| 0000240002 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving at 25 mph vehicle experienced brake failure when brake pedal was depressed and vehicle failed to stop. engine then died, which |
| 0000240001 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving at 25 mph vehicle experienced brake failure when brake pedal was depressed and vehicle failed to stop. engine then died, which |
| 003237419 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | The vehicle was hit in the front right corner by another vehicle traveling 10-15 mph. the air bag sensor was impacted but the front air bags did not |
| 003232459 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Vehicle was traveling at 45 mph when it was involved in a collision with a truck. vehicle was totaled,and air bags did not deploy. dealer notified |
| 003227019 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving at any speed vehicle shutdown forcing consumer to pull out of the road. dealer replaced twice the battery,but problem still recurring |
| 002221833 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I rear ended another vehicle at 30-40 mph, front end damage resulting in over $6400, including unibody alignment. upon impact driver and passenger |
| 002221832 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I rear ended another vehicle at 30-40 mph, front end damage resulting in over $6400, including unibody alignment. upon impact driver and passenger |
| 0000217537 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | THE RUBBERS SEAL AROUND THE DOORS FRAME CAME OFF TRACK. THIS RESULTED IN THE DOOR NOT BEING CLOSED PROPERLY. *TT |
| 0000217533 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | THE WINDSHIELD GLASS CRACKED VERY EASILY WHEN IMPACTED BY THE LIGHTEST OBJECT PER CONSUMER. *TT |
| 002217528 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving vehicle engine light came on and stayed on. this was caused by a faulty fuel tank senor, and part was replaced. problem recurred. * |
| 002208183 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Key will not come out of the ignition leaves battery on. dealer fixed the tumbler twice, now will not fix anymore saying there is no problem. told me |
| 0000204430 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | The vehicle ran rough, idled rough at stop lights, and had a hard start in the morning. in a few weeks of purchase, two spark plugs were replaced. |
| 003203908 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.*JB |
| 002196992 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Car will not start with first turn of the ignition, need to crank and step on gas about 3 or 4 times before car will start. took into dealer service |
| 002195662 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Consumer states the vehicle head lights keep blowing out on both sides of vehicle. consumer states that the head lights have been replace four times |
| 002189868 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving vehcile was in hit on the driver side, which caused the vehicle to spin out of control and went into a ditch. the driver nor the |
| 002184773 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | WHILE DRIVING IN THE SUN WINDSHIELD HAS LITTLE SPECS THAT CAUSE SLIGHT VISIBLITY.*AK |
| 0000183665 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Vehicle was involved in a 35-40 mph frontal collision hitting a tree in which driver and passenger air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. please |
| 0000175702 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | On two occassions, the vehicle has dropped out of gear while being driven highway speeds. owner pulled over and gears failed to respond as the shift |
| 002101856 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | We had the car only 7 weeks when the transmission died. it happened very suddenly, the check engine light came on then about 30 miles later it would |
| 002100855 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I RENTED A 2002 KIA SPECTRA IN COLORADO AND EXPERIENCED 3 "SKIDS" WHEN IT WAS RAINING, EVEN THOUGH I WAS GOING ONLY 30-50 MPH. MR |
| 002100854 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I RENTED A 2002 KIA SPECTRA IN COLORADO AND EXPERIENCED 3 "SKIDS" WHEN IT WAS RAINING, EVEN THOUGH I WAS GOING ONLY 30-50 MPH. MR |
| 002096083 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Car was 4 weeks old when engine light came on for the first time - called dealer said it was due to gas tank cap. made appt w/dealer - next day engine |
| 002096082 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Car was 4 weeks old when engine light came on for the first time - called dealer said it was due to gas tank cap. made appt w/dealer - next day engine |
| 002092625 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Windshield cracked easily. took vehicle to dealer and service manager said there was nothing they could do about the problem. noticed other comments |
| 0000091115 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Seatbelts not long enough ! standard size person just does fit. person 6ft a little heavy can't buckle the belt. asked dealer to see if we could get |
| 0000098182 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Failure to start on initial startup of the day, engine stalls and goes dead. this is everyday, kia doesn't know what problem is and has not contacted |
| 003225763 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | TRANSMISSION: CAR WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD, ONLY REVERSE. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME IT HAS BEEN IN FOR THIS COMPLAINT.*AK |
| 002222318 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I rear ended another vehicle at 30-40 mph, front end damage resulting in over $6400, including unibody alignment. upon impact driver and passenger |
| 002222317 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | I rear ended another vehicle at 30-40 mph, front end damage resulting in over $6400, including unibody alignment. upon impact driver and passenger |
| 0000218019 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | THE RUBBERS SEAL AROUND THE DOORS FRAME CAME OFF TRACK. THIS RESULTED IN THE DOOR NOT BEING CLOSED PROPERLY. *TT |
| 0000218015 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | THE WINDSHIELD GLASS CRACKED VERY EASILY WHEN IMPACTED BY THE LIGHTEST OBJECT PER CONSUMER. *TT |
| 002218010 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving vehicle engine light came on and stayed on. this was caused by a faulty fuel tank senor, and part was replaced. problem recurred. * |
| 003216109 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving 55 mph another vehicle pulled in front of the consumer and caused the consumer to hit the other vehicle head on. none of the vehicles |
| 003215627 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving 55 mph another vehicle pulled in front of the consumer and caused the consumer to hit the other vehicle head on. none of the vehicles |
| 002208662 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Key will not come out of the ignition leaves battery on. dealer fixed the tumbler twice, now will not fix anymore saying there is no problem. told me |
| 0000204903 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | The vehicle ran rough, idled rough at stop lights, and had a hard start in the morning. in a few weeks of purchase, two spark plugs were replaced. |
| 003204381 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.*JB |
| 0000201053 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE , IT WILL SURGE FORWARD. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. PH |
| 0000200580 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE , IT WILL SURGE FORWARD. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. PH |
| 002197457 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Car will not start with first turn of the ignition, need to crank and step on gas about 3 or 4 times before car will start. took into dealer service |
| 002194580 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving at 40 mph, vehicle was t-bone on the front passenger side fender, and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. this resulted in |
| 002194239 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While traveling about 50mph on the highway hit a curb. and lost control of vehicle and then hit a telephone pole. upon impact, dual airbags didn't |
| 002190894 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AT 17MPH. UPON IMPACT AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH *JG |
| 002190883 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AT 17MPH. UPON IMPACT AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH *JG |
| 002189870 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving vehicle was hit from the rear and the front and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. this resulted in driver being injuried. |
| 002189869 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | While driving vehicle was hit on the driver side which caused the vehicle to spin out of control and go into a ditch. none of the air bags deployed |
| 0000188000 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HER WINDOWS. TS |
| 0000183675 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Vehicle was involved in a 35-40 mph frontal collision hitting a tree in which driver and passenger air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. please |
| 002183145 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | When driving on flat surface consumer was hit on front left driver side of vehicle and air bags did not deploy. dealer notified.*ak consumer states |
| 002183144 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | When driving on flat surface consumer was hit on front left driver side of vehicle and air bags did not deploy. dealer notified.*ak consumer states |
| 002183143 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | When driving on flat surface consumer was hit on front left driver side of vehicle and air bags did not deploy. dealer notified.*ak consumer states |
| 002181895 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Power is down if radio and air conditioner is on. vehicle will intermittently restart if stalled. dealer is aware of problem. service technician at |
| 002181458 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Engine check light came on, but was not flashing. felt like gears were slipping. took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was transmission failure |
| 002181457 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Engine check light came on, but was not flashing. felt like gears were slipping. took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was transmission failure |
| 002103666 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | HIT GUARD RAIL HEAD ON AT 50 MPH AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DT |
| 002103659 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | HIT GUARD RAIL HEAD ON AT 50 MPH AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DT |
| 0000098189 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Failure to start on initial startup of the day, engine stalls and goes dead. this is everyday, kia doesn't know what problem is and has not contacted |
| 002096091 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Car was 4 weeks old when engine light came on for the first time - called dealer said it was due to gas tank cap. made appt w/dealer - next day engine |
| 002096089 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Car was 4 weeks old when engine light came on for the first time - called dealer said it was due to gas tank cap. made appt w/dealer - next day engine |
| 002096084 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | Car was 4 weeks old when engine light came on for the first time - called dealer said it was due to gas tank cap. made appt w/dealer - next day engine |
| 0000095124 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | MY DRIVER'S WINDOW AND PASSENGER'S RIGHT FRONT WINDOW HAS A AIR LEAK AND WATER WILL COME IN, AND ENGINE RUNS VERY ROUGH. *AK |
| 002091562 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | PASSENGER FRONT DOOR LATCH DEFECTIVE. *AK |
| 0000095117 | KIA | SPECTRA | 2002 | MY DRIVER'S WINDOW AND PASSENGER'S RIGHT FRONT WINDOW HAS A AIR LEAK AND WATER WILL COME IN, AND ENGINE RUNS VERY ROUGH. *AK |
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