Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Kia / Spectra / 2003
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007115740 KIA SPECTRA 2003 I have an ongoing problem with my 2003 kia spectra, approx. 2 years ago i started having problems with the car shutting off while i was driving and
007115739 KIA SPECTRA 2003 I have an ongoing problem with my 2003 kia spectra, approx. 2 years ago i started having problems with the car shutting off while i was driving and
007105288 KIA SPECTRA 2003 THE 2003 KIA SPECTRA CAUGHT ON FIRE. THEREWAS NOTHING LEFT OF THE CAR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRIAL FIRE. *AK
007104909 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia spectra. the contact stated that the vehicle's heat and air conditioner failed to activate. the dealer stated that
007100443 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia spectra. the contact reported windshield wipers failed while driving. the windshield wipers were activated to remove
007096595 KIA SPECTRA 2003 I was driving down the highway during my trip to work (about an hour trip each way from my home), and my seat suddenly flung back into the back seat
007095790 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Drivers seat bracket attaching seat to car broke three times, once under warranty which caused damage to entire seat, and once under replacement parts
006086887 KIA SPECTRA 2003 I bought my 2003 kia spectra brand new,kept up with oil changes and maintenance,my transmission went out at 71,ooo miles. i had the so called 100,000
003086788 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Purchased the car in may of 2003, june 30th of 2003 check engine light came on and had to have the tps replaced and 3 more times to present. have had
003086787 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Purchased the car in may of 2003, june 30th of 2003 check engine light came on and had to have the tps replaced and 3 more times to present. have had
003086786 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Purchased the car in may of 2003, june 30th of 2003 check engine light came on and had to have the tps replaced and 3 more times to present. have had
003086785 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Purchased the car in may of 2003, june 30th of 2003 check engine light came on and had to have the tps replaced and 3 more times to present. have had
003086784 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Purchased the car in may of 2003, june 30th of 2003 check engine light came on and had to have the tps replaced and 3 more times to present. have had
003086783 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Purchased the car in may of 2003, june 30th of 2003 check engine light came on and had to have the tps replaced and 3 more times to present. have had
003086782 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Purchased the car in may of 2003, june 30th of 2003 check engine light came on and had to have the tps replaced and 3 more times to present. have had
006081704 KIA SPECTRA 2003 I have an issue with kia usa honoring my warranty for damage done to my car in which i am not at fault. they have made allegations as to the problems
005074875 KIA SPECTRA 2003 I am writing in regards to an ongoing problem with my 2003 kia spectra. this will be the third time i have dropped off my vehicle to the tallahassee
005074874 KIA SPECTRA 2003 I am writing in regards to an ongoing problem with my 2003 kia spectra. this will be the third time i have dropped off my vehicle to the tallahassee
006069312 KIA SPECTRA 2003 My auto has stopped on me for no reason at all. the first time it just wouldn't start, the second time i was in traffic and it just shut off and the
006055859 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while attempting a left hand turn at 15mph, the steering rack and pinion broke without warning. the contact managed to stop
006055040 KIA SPECTRA 2003 2003 kia spectra 4 door power door locks automatically unlock themselves both while in motion and while unattended. local kia dealership said that
006055039 KIA SPECTRA 2003 2003 kia spectra 4 door power door locks automatically unlock themselves both while in motion and while unattended. local kia dealership said that
006053714 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Took the car to walmart for fluid checks. about a week after leaving there, i hit an icy puddle and lost the ability to put the car in gear. after a
006052351 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The brake proportioning valve is leaking and the car is currently in the shop having this replaced. this is a 2003 kia spectra. this part appears to
005049750 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Have replaced both high & low headlights 3 times each. heater is not working. junction box needs replaced 12/15/05. car is a 2003 kia
005049749 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Have replaced both high & low headlights 3 times each. heater is not working. junction box needs replaced 12/15/05. car is a 2003 kia
004049209 KIA SPECTRA 2003 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
004049208 KIA SPECTRA 2003 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
004049207 KIA SPECTRA 2003 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
005047349 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Dt: the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph the brakes did not respond and the contact's vehicle crashed into another car.*ak updated 12/27
005047144 KIA SPECTRA 2003 My daughter owns a 2003 kia spectra [xxx] with a brake proportioning valve that started leaking about a week ago and is scheduled to be replaced. are
005043060 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Fuel leakage. i took my car to kia dealer for engine an light. they replaced the gas cap and the orvr valve in which they replaced the other night
005038041 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Dt: 2003 kia spectra. the consumer stated when turning the vehicle was hit on the front driver's side by the wheel. the vehicle was hit so hard
005035937 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Dt: 2003 kia spectra. the car has been in 2 accidents and the airbags did not deploy. during the first accidentconsumer's vehicle was cut off by
005035936 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Dt: 2003 kia spectra. the car has been in 2 accidents and the airbags did not deploy. during the first accidentconsumer's vehicle was cut off by
005031351 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Every time i take off from a stop sign ect. my transmission kicks when shifting first to second gear. in an automatic,it is rare. it is only a 2003
003020322 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The little center hub caps that are attached to aluminum wheel fell off. the consumer took the vehicle to the kia dealer twice to fix the problem,
004015805 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Engine check light constantly illuminated while driving. this causes hesitation, lost of power, and stalling. vehicle had been to dealer on ten
003013358 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The front panel in the consumer's 2003 kia spectra made noise. *nm the consumer had several problems concerning the vehicle. the drivers seat belt
003013357 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The front panel in the consumer's 2003 kia spectra made noise. *nm the consumer had several problems concerning the vehicle. the drivers seat belt
003013356 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The front panel in the consumer's 2003 kia spectra made noise. *nm the consumer had several problems concerning the vehicle. the drivers seat belt
003013355 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The front panel in the consumer's 2003 kia spectra made noise. *nm the consumer had several problems concerning the vehicle. the drivers seat belt
005009720 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Front bumper cover coming loose on 2003 kia spectra with 38,050 miles. due to the cover coming loose, the inside plastic wheel well also came loose
004009322 KIA SPECTRA 2003 We have a 2003 kia spectra. this car came with a 100k mile warranty. when we bought the car in december of 2003 it had only 79 miles on it. in
004000952 KIA SPECTRA 2003 VEHICLE CRASH (FRONT END) AT !@55 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *JB
004311137 KIA SPECTRA 2003 THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT COLLISION AT 15 MILES PER HOUR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
004307432 KIA SPECTRA 2003 I brought this car on the 29th of october. two days later the car wouldn't start. the car was serviced and i was told that the battery was no good.
004297494 KIA SPECTRA 2003 AFTER REAR ENDING A LARGE TRUCK AT 45 MPH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
004291109 KIA SPECTRA 2003 While driving at 60 mph and without any warning, the check engine indicator light illuminated. suddenly, the engine slowed down and stalled. the
004284146 KIA SPECTRA 2003 WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. DEALER STATED ROTORS WERE WARPED AT 15,000 MILES. *AK
004281390 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Intermittently when the cruise control is set it suddenly disengages by itself. when this occurs vehicle decelerates to a low speed. then, without
004281050 KIA SPECTRA 2003 My daughter, whom is 7, went in the trunk to retrieve some belongings and the trunk closed on her. she did exactly what she was taught and pulled the
003276469 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Air conditioning quit working shortly after purchase. kia returned the car after 2 weeks. it worked for 1 hour. returned it to kia-kia returned
003275335 KIA SPECTRA 2003 About a week after i purchased this vehicle i started having problems. the rubber weather strip came off and continues to come off after a week after
003275334 KIA SPECTRA 2003 About a week after i purchased this vehicle i started having problems. the rubber weather strip came off and continues to come off after a week after
003275333 KIA SPECTRA 2003 About a week after i purchased this vehicle i started having problems. the rubber weather strip came off and continues to come off after a week after
003275332 KIA SPECTRA 2003 About a week after i purchased this vehicle i started having problems. the rubber weather strip came off and continues to come off after a week after
004271858 KIA SPECTRA 2003 AT 13,500 MILES TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK
004268018 KIA SPECTRA 2003 This letter is being written as a result of an accident (case # fhph040ff003275) involving my 2003 kia spectra gsx and another vehicle on march 6,
004260668 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Check engine light conitunes to pop on. as of 2/19/04, my check engine light has lit up 3 times. once it went out on its own, i let it go. the past
0000257574 KIA SPECTRA 2003 WHILE DRIVING 28 MPH IN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
003247909 KIA SPECTRA 2003 While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. the dual airbags did not deploy. the driver sustained injuries,and the
003239219 KIA SPECTRA 2003 I bought a kia spectra 2003 on 9/27/03 with manufacturer's date of 11/4/02. it was a used car with 20,000 miles on it. on 10/09/03, the check light
003236997 KIA SPECTRA 2003 While driving vehicle was involved in a collision. the seat belt broke as a result of driver not being restrained properly. please provide additional
003234352 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Consumer states that air conditioner on new kia does not work. whenever she turns defroster on the air blows out of the vent. after complaining to
003218829 KIA SPECTRA 2003 While driving at 15mph engine locked up. vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with water inside the engine. dealerwon't cover the
003213303 KIA SPECTRA 2003 THE REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO FASTENED. 8JB
003207383 KIA SPECTRA 2003 WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. *NLM
003207216 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The vehicles windshield wipers failed intermittently. the dealer replaced the windshield motor yet the problem persisted. *nlm the door was
003207215 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The vehicles windshield wipers failed intermittently. the dealer replaced the windshield motor yet the problem persisted. *nlm the door was
003207214 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The vehicles windshield wipers failed intermittently. the dealer replaced the windshield motor yet the problem persisted. *nlm the door was
003207213 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The vehicles windshield wipers failed intermittently. the dealer replaced the windshield motor yet the problem persisted. *nlm the door was
003207212 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The vehicles windshield wipers failed intermittently. the dealer replaced the windshield motor yet the problem persisted. *nlm the door was
003207211 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The vehicles windshield wipers failed intermittently. the dealer replaced the windshield motor yet the problem persisted. *nlm the door was
003207203 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The back passenger seat belts were not long enough to hold a 135 pound passenger. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow
003207202 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The back passenger seat belts were not long enough to hold a 135 pound passenger. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow
003207200 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The back passenger seat belts were not long enough to hold a 135 pound passenger. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow
003207199 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The back passenger seat belts were not long enough to hold a 135 pound passenger. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow
003207198 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The back passenger seat belts were not long enough to hold a 135 pound passenger. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow
003207197 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Snow entered the vehicle, which caused the door not to open. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow had gotten into the
003207196 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Snow entered the vehicle, which caused the door not to open. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow had gotten into the
003207194 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Snow entered the vehicle, which caused the door not to open. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow had gotten into the
003207193 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Snow entered the vehicle, which caused the door not to open. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow had gotten into the
003207192 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Snow entered the vehicle, which caused the door not to open. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow had gotten into the
003207190 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The engine made a horrible noise. the dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate the problem. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights
003207189 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The engine made a horrible noise. the dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate the problem. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights
003207188 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The engine made a horrible noise. the dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate the problem. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights
003207187 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The engine made a horrible noise. the dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate the problem. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights
003207186 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The engine made a horrible noise. the dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate the problem. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights
003204026 KIA SPECTRA 2003 THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB
002194799 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Consumer called complaining while driving the vehicle the heater went off, dealer inspected and fixed the problem on 12/ 27/02 again while driving
003226843 KIA SPECTRA 2003 CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING STEERING WHEEL WOULD PULL IN EITHER DIRECTION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
003226358 KIA SPECTRA 2003 CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING STEERING WHEEL WOULD PULL IN EITHER DIRECTION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
003222184 KIA SPECTRA 2003 I have a kia spectra ls vin [xxx] with optional alloy wheels package. the problem is i have lost 2 center hub caps on these wheels. i am pretty
003220924 KIA SPECTRA 2003 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
003220439 KIA SPECTRA 2003 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
0000219414 KIA SPECTRA 2003 ONCE VEHICLE REACHES 70 MPH THERE IS VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
003219182 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Tether anchors: child seat rear tether can not be installed/used properly on hatch back model. the hatch cover, anchor location, and cargo prevent
0000218932 KIA SPECTRA 2003 ONCE VEHICLE REACHES 70 MPH THERE IS VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
003211174 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Posess a 2003 kia spectra gt that was involved in a rear end collision. only one person in the vehicle but both air bags deployed. airbag broke
003207862 KIA SPECTRA 2003 WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. *NLM
003207694 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The vehicles windshield wipers failed intermittently. the dealer replaced the windshield motor yet the problem persisted. *nlm the door was
003207201 KIA SPECTRA 2003 The back passenger seat belts were not long enough to hold a 135 pound passenger. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow
003207195 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Snow entered the vehicle, which caused the door not to open. *nlm the door was misaligned, rear lights were inoperative, snow had gotten into the
002195264 KIA SPECTRA 2003 Consumer called complaining while driving the vehicle the heater went off, dealer inspected and fixed the problem on 12/ 27/02 again while driving

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