Kia Spectra Reliability Problems

Spectra owners have made 106 complaints over 10 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 12th in overall reliability out of 21 Kia models, with real airbags & seat belts and engine concerns.

What Spectra Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Spectra Generations

The Spectra has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2005–2009).

Spectra Key Numbers

  1. 106 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 54 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 2 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

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