Kia Ld spectra problems

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Common Kia Ld spectra problems

Based on the complaints from owners of the Kia LD Spectra, several common problems have been reported:

Vibration When Driving Through Puddles: Some owners have reported that when driving through puddles of water, the entire car vibrates. This has been attributed to a design defect, highlighting a potential issue with the car's stability or suspension system that may need attention.

Cranking Sound During Startup: Another common problem is a cranking sound that occurs intermittently when starting the car. Initially diagnosed as a flywheel problem and rectified after replacement, some owners have reported that the issue resurfaces even after the flywheel has been changed, indicating a persistent concern that may require further investigation and repair.

These problems highlight some of the key issues faced by owners of the Kia LD Spectra, ranging from engine performance to potential design flaws. Addressing these issues promptly and with the assistance of qualified mechanics can help ensure the optimal functioning and longevity of the vehicle.

What problems does Kia Spectra have?

Common Issues with the Kia Spectra

Seat belt malfunction. Airbag light turning on. Issues with the shifting mechanisms. Sensor mats defect.

What is the life expectancy of a Kia Spectra?

You can expect a Kia Spectra to last at least 200,000 miles with adequate care.

Is a Kia Spectra 2006 a good car?

Great Little Reliable Car

It gets 30+ MPG. It's very reliable, just needing basic maintenance. It still runs great! To me it rivals Toyota in reliability and long life.

Is the 2009 Kia Spectra a good car?

Vehicle overview

Suddenly, cars like the 2009 Kia Spectra aren't so easy to dismiss. As Kia's compact-car offering, the Spectra boasts a low base price, a comfortable interior and a highly impressive 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Kia Ld spectra years

We have researched Kia problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Kia Ld spectra cars and compiled the top 2 most problematic Kia Ld spectra model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Kia Ld spectra model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Kia Ld spectra years

We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:

Kia Ld spectra car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Kia Ld spectra , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Air bags problems
Exterior lighting problems
Power train problems
Electrical system problems
Steering problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Kia Ld spectra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Ld spectra model years

A total of 2 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Ld spectra model years

There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 7 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Kia Ld spectra . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Kia Ld spectra vehicles.

List of Kia Ld spectra complaints

Kia Ld spectra 2005

Date Of Incident: 2019-10-01
Date Complaint: 2019-11-25
Crash: 1
VIN: KNAFE122555
Components: STEERING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
Summary: CAR SUDDENLY BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A SIGN. I HAVE REPLACED MOST OF THE PARTS I THINK I NEED BUT STILL NEED PARTS THAT WERE RECALLED AND PROBABLY AN ALIGNMENT AND COUPLE TIRES.

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Kia Ld spectra 2005

Date Of Incident: 2015-04-19
Date Complaint: 2015-04-29
Number Of Injuries: 1
Crash: 1
VIN: KNAFE121355
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: SORRY, HAD TO COMPLETE A 2ND COMPLAINT BECAUSE REALIZED WHEN IT WAS TOO LATE THAT IT DIDN'T SAVE THE INJURY INFO. MY SON REAR ENDED A VEHICLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE WITH NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSING A CONCUSSION. *TR

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Kia Ld spectra 2004

Date Of Incident: 2013-06-04
Date Complaint: 2014-01-12
VIN: KNAFE122445
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: I NOTICED THAT AFTER PUTTING THE CAR INTO DRIVE FROM PARK THE ENGINE WOULD "REV" BUT NO MOVEMENT UNTIL 3-5 SECONDS LATER THEN THE CAR WOULD "LUNGE" INTO GEAR AND ACCELERATE. I WOULD NOTICE THAT I WOULD BE DRIVING IN 2ND-3RD GEAR AND THERE WOULD BE NO ACCELERATION JUST "REVS" FROM THE ENGINE THEN IT WOULD JUMP BACK INTO GEAR AND GO. THIS INTERMITTENTLY STARTED HAPPENING AFTER I CHANGED THE RADIATOR THAT HAD A FAULTY TRANS-AXLE COUPLER ON IT, NOT SURE IF THAT COULD OF BEEN AN ISSUE WITH WHY THE AT IS ACTING LIKE IT IS. *TR

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Kia Ld spectra 2004

Date Of Incident: 2006-06-15
Date Complaint: 2006-08-01
VIN: KNDJC733X45
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: IN THE PAST 16 MONTHS I HAVE REPLACED BOTH HEAD LIGHTS AND BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS A TOTAL OF 22 TIMES - I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO A KIA DEALERSHIP TWICE THIS YEAR AND BOTH TIMES HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE LIGHTING SYSTEM - THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH ONLY MY BRIGHT LIGHTS FOR THE PAST MONTH AND A HALF AS I REFUSE TO REPLACE ANY MORE HEADLIGHTS - THEY CEASE WORKING IN 1 TO 12 DAYS. *JB

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Kia Ld spectra 2004

Date Of Incident: 2006-05-15
Date Complaint: 2006-05-23
VIN: KNAFE122345
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ALL THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS AND DASH BOARD INDICATOR LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT AND TURNED OFF. WHEN RESTARTED BOTH EXTERIOR AND DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS RETURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.

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Kia Ld spectra 2004

Date Of Incident: 2004-10-21
Date Complaint: 2005-11-16
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SENSOR LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE LIGHT IN THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY FLASHED. THE DEALER COMPLETED RECALL 05V431000 REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED. SHE MADE CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SUGGESTED SHE RETURN TO THE SERVICE DEALER. *AK

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Kia Ld spectra 2004

Date Of Incident: 2005-10-30
Date Complaint: 2005-11-01
VIN: KNAFE122255
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: DT:THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. THERE WAS RECALL O5V431000, IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. SINCE THE REPAIRS THE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON IT ALERTED THE PASSENGER THAT THE AIRBAG WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE PASSENGERS WERE NOT SITTING IN THE SEATS PROPERLY. *AK

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Recalls Kia Ld spectra

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the Kia Ld spectra.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

Model: Kia Ld spectra 2004
Report Received Date: 2005-09-21
Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG FEATURE, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT (CRS) AS AN ADULT. THIS MAY OCCUR IF THE CRS IS INSTALLED AFTER AN ADULT HAS BEEN SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. IF THERE HAS NOT BEEN A 'KEY ON' ' KEY OFF' CYCLE WITH THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT EMPTY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE CRS.
Consequence: THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF A CRS AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG OR SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO REMOVE THE FEATURE THAT MAY CAUSE THE CRS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS AN ADULT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Model: Kia Ld spectra 2005
Report Received Date: 2005-09-21
Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG FEATURE, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT (CRS) AS AN ADULT. THIS MAY OCCUR IF THE CRS IS INSTALLED AFTER AN ADULT HAS BEEN SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. IF THERE HAS NOT BEEN A 'KEY ON' ' KEY OFF' CYCLE WITH THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT EMPTY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE CRS.
Consequence: THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF A CRS AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG OR SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO REMOVE THE FEATURE THAT MAY CAUSE THE CRS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS AN ADULT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.