2005 Kia Spectra problems
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Common 2005 Kia Spectra problems
The 2005 Kia Spectra is known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are the details of some of these issues:
- Sudden and unintended acceleration: The 2007 Kia Spectra is known to have severe issues with sudden and unintended acceleration, which can disrupt the driving experience and even prove dangerous in some situations.
- Brake fails to stop when acceleration revs by itself: This issue is also associated with the 2007 Kia Spectra, where the brakes fail to stop the car when the acceleration revs by itself, further compromising the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
- Performance issues with the engine: The 2007 Kia Spectra has been criticized for having severe issues with the performance of the engine, which can affect the overall driving experience and safety of the vehicle.
- Seat belt malfunction: The Kia Spectra has been reported to have issues with seat belts, which can affect the safety of the vehicle. This problem has been reported by owners of various model years, including the 2005 Kia Spectra.
- Airbag light turning on: Some owners have reported that the airbag light turns on in their Kia Spectra, which can indicate a problem with the airbag system and potentially compromise the safety of the vehicle.
- Issues with the shifting mechanisms: The Kia Spectra has been reported to have problems with the shifting mechanisms, which can affect the drivability and reliability of the vehicle. This issue has been reported by owners of various model years, including the 2005 Kia Spectra.
- Sensor mats defect: The Kia Spectra has been reported to have issues with sensor mats, which can affect the functionality and reliability of the vehicle. This problem has been reported by owners of various model years, including the 2005 Kia Spectra.
These issues have been reported by various owners of the Kia Spectra, and they can affect the safety, reliability, and overall driving experience of the vehicle. It is important for potential buyers to be aware of these common problems and consider them when making a purchasing decision.
Are Kia Spectras reliable?
Reliability should be one of the first things you look for in a vehicle. If you drive a compact car, it's more vital than ever. A used compact vehicle might be cheap, but expensive crashes and sudden breakdowns aren't. The Kia Spectra is a generally reliable option if you pick the best years available.
How long does Kia Spectra last?
You can expect a Kia Spectra to last at least 200,000 miles with adequate care.
Is a 2006 Kia Spectra a good car?
This car runs well, it gets good gas mileage, looks small on the outside but is actually quite roomy on the inside; plus, my KIA turns into a station wagon when I need it to, and I can move quite a few items. Love my car.
What are the features of the 2005 Kia Spectra?
The Spectra comes with air conditioning, AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, power heated outside mirrors and a height-adjustable steering column.
2005 Kia Spectra car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Spectra problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Kia Spectra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Kia Spectra
The NHTSA has received 103 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Kia Spectra. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Kia Spectra vehicles.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-27
- VIN: KNAFE161255
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ACTIVATED. CAR HAS NOT SUSTAINED DAMAGE. SEAT OR SENSOR MALFUNCTION MAY CAUSE AIRBAG NOT TO DEPLOY IN CRASH.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-28
- VIN: KNAFE122955
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER RANDOMLY QUITS. ALSO DASH LIGHTS ON BINACLE. THEN WILL COME BACK ON AFTER A DAY OR SO, HAVE REPLACE WITH GENUINE KIA OEM PARTS BUT STILL HAPPENS. ALSO LOOKED ON FORUMS ONLINE AND SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNAFE122555
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: BAD SHAKING IN STEERING WHEEL AND SOUNDS COMING FROM FRONT END. ONLY WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-01
- VIN: KNAFE121855
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: UPON PURCHASE, BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT IN 2005, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD WAS ALWAYS COMING ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING EVEN IF A PERSON WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT. I NEVER REALLY UNDERSTOOD EXACTLY WHY OR HAD MONEY TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT SPECIFICALLY FOR THAT PROBLEM. WHEN I WOULD TAKE IT TO THE MECHANIC, THEY WOULD ALWAYS SAY IT LOOKED NORMAL. WHEN I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS ISSUE, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH NEEDING A NEW SEAT. I HAVE HAD MY KIA SPECTRA EX FOR SOME TIME NOW, SO I HAD TO HAVE THEM SALVAGE THE SEAT FROM A SALVAGE YARD. LUCKILY, THEY WERE ABLE TO LOCATE AN OLD SEAT IN A WRECKED KIA AND IT LOOKS NICE IN MY CAR, AND THIS LIGHT SO FAR HAS NOT COME BACK ON. THE TOTAL COST WAS AROUND $2,000 AND IT WAS SAD TO PUT OUT THE CASH BECAUSE I'M A STUDENT. AFTER SEARCHING, I NOTICED ON OTHER SITES THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON TO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-20
- VIN: KNAFE122655
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER NOT WORKING WELL IT WORKS THE FIRST TIME IN THE MORNING WHEN I DRIVE AFTER I TURN CAR OFF AND GO TO DRIVE AGAIN IT WILL NOT WORK THE ENTIRE DAY. RECENTLY I HAVE MEET SOMEONE WITH EXACT MAKE AND MODEL WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE LITERALLY AS I DESCRIBED THE OTHER PERSON WHO I DID NOT TELL ABOUT THE PROBLEM WORD FOR WORD DESCRIBE THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO WHEN SPEEDOMETER ISN'T WORKING THE CRUISE CONTROL ALSO WILL NITWORK. I HAVE REPLACED INPUT AND OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR , WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THE SPEED SENSOR WHICH WIRES BACK UP TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NOTHING HAS FIXED THE ISSUE.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-26
- VIN: KNAFE161155
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: MY PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR HAS GONE BAD AND KIA IS REFUSING TO REPLACE THE SENSOR MAT FOR 2005 KIA SPECTRAS, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE AGREED TO REPLACE THE MAT FOR THE SAME MODEL CAR FROM 2007 TO 2009 SEE THE NHTSA PDF ABOUT THE 2007 MODEL YEAR RECALL: HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/INV/2015/INOT-PE15031-63613.PDF PLEASE SPEAK WITH KIA. THIS RECALL AGREEMENT SHOULD ALSO APPLY TO 2005 MODEL SPECTRAS. THEY ARE REFUSING TO REPLACE THE SENSOR MAT.
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNAFE121155
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE'S DIRECTION AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED ONE STEERING RECALL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V183000 (STEERING) AND ONE TSB FOR THE AIR BAGS, BUT THERE WERE NO BRAKE OR AIR BAG RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-27
- VIN: KNAFE122155
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL CONTACTED LOCAL KIA AND REFERRED TO NATIONAL PHONE 1-800-333-4542 WHERE A REPRESENTATIVE (JESSICA) STATED THAT KIA DOES NOT USE TAKATA AIRBAGS ON ANY OF THEIR VEHICLES; THEREFORE, NO NEED TO REPLACE. END OF CONVERSATION.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-11
- VIN: KNAFE161255
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THIS VEHICLE HAD AN AIR BAG RECALL AND WAS PERFORMED. OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT SENT THIS VEHICLE (WITH A AIR BAG LAMP ON) TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DIAGNOSIS FROM FERGUSON KIA AT TULSA OK TOLD ME THAT THE SAME COMPONENTS THAT WAS USED FOR THE RECALL ARE NOW DEFECTIVE AND CAUSING THE AIR BAG LAMP TO COME ON. I CONTACTED KIA HOTLINE 1-800-333-4542 AND FILED A CASE (CASE NO. [XXX]).A KIA REPRESENTATIVE CALLED BACK AND TOLD ME THEY WERE NOT GOING TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE AIR BAG. I REQUESTED FOR KIA TO RE-EVALUATE THIS CASE. KIA NEVER CALLED BACK. NOW THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS THREATEN TO HAUL THE VEHICLE AWAY OR FOR OUR DEPARTMENT TO COME AND GET THIS VEHICLE. KIA SPECTRA 5 VIN: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-01
- VIN: KNAFE121655
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON IN MY 2005 KIA SPECTRA EX. THE ERROR CODE SAVED INDICATES THE OCS SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT HAS FAILED. THERE IS AN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER (PE15031) FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND MODEL CAR BUT FOR LATER PRODUCTION YEARS. IT INDICATES THAT THE ISSUE WILL BE REPAIRED FOR UP TO 15 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. WHY DOES THIS NOT COVER THE 2005 YEAR AS WELL?...UPDATED 04/20/17 *BF
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-15
- VIN: KNAFE161655
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THEN IT WENT TO 25 MPH JUMPED TO 45 MPH. AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED AND THEN STARTED AGAIN, I WENT TO TURN LEFT AND IT LIST POWER FOR A SECOND ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE HIT ON PASSENGER SIDE BUT REGAINED POWER AND MOVED ON. I WOULD PARK IN GARAGE AND NEXT DAY WORKING AGAIN. I WOULD PARK IN SUN AT WORK AFTER WORK SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT WORK. NOW SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL I'M AFRAID OF GETTING A TICKET. I AM WORKING WITH A LOCAL MECHANIC THEY SCANNED IT NO CODES RELATING.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-20
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNAFE121445
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: MY SON WAS IN A COLLISION, HE REAR ENDED SOMEONE, THE WHOLE DRIVERS SIDE IN TOTALLY CAVED IN AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-28
- VIN: KNAFE121965
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: IN JANUARY 2016 THIS CAR WENT INTO A SUDDEN INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION. FIRST TIME IN EXTREMELY COLD AND ICY WEATHER. TOOK TWO FEET ON BRAKE AND IT STILL MOVED INTO THE INTERSECTION BEFORE ENGINE SLOWED DOWN. SECOND AND THIRD TIMES, IN PARKING LOTS IN WARMER CONDITIONS, IT DID THE SAME SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL CAUSED EXTREMELY LOUD ROAR BEFORE IT SUDDENLY STOPPED. THESE ALL OCCURRED WHEN GOING FROM GAS PEDAL TO THE BRAKE. THESE WERE TERRIFYING. AND KIA DEALERSHIP MECHANICS SAY THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. SAID IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXTRA HEAVY BOOTS ON MY FEET OR MAYBE THE FLOOR MAT WEDGED UNDER PEDAL. THIS IS KIA LACK-OF-RESPONSIBILITY BULLSHIT!
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNAFE122655
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND A CRASH OCCURRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-14
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNAFE161255
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: ANOTHER CAR CUT IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING THE ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING, MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. AT THE TIME OF IMPACT, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AS IT SHOULD WITH NO PROBLEM BUT MINE DIDN'T. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3-5 SECONDS LATE, THEN EXPLODED SENDING HOT SHRAPNEL THAT INJURED ME IN SEVERAL PLACES ON MY FACE, CHEST, SHOULDERS, STOMACH AND ARMS CAUSING CUTS, BURNS, SCRAPES AND BRUISES THAT MY HUSBAND TOOK PICTURES OF AFTER THE ACCIDENT. IT WAS EXTREMELY TRAMATIC & PAINFUL. I AM STILL NOT COMPLETELY HEALED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-10
- VIN: KNAFE122855
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY AIR BAG IS OFF, I WENT TO KIA AND HAD IT REPLACE THEY SAID THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE MY CAR SEAT. MY CAR SEAT IS OKAY, WHAT I WAS COMPLAINING WHY MY AIR BAG IS OFF?
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-10
- VIN: KNAFE162755
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO PULL TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,900.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNAFE121355
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AS THEY SHOULD HAVE. MY SON RECEIVED A CONCUSSION AS A RESULT (HE WAS WEARING HIS SEATBELT). KIA HAS INDICATED THAT AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE HELP. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-19
- VIN: KNAFE122255
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DROVE TO WORK THE OTHER MORNING AND NOTICE BY LUNCH TIME THAT WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE OUT OF DRIVEWAY IT WAS NOT SHOWING MILES I WAS TRAVELING. THIS HAD DONE IT TO ME BEFORE IN SC AND THE GOODYEAR SERVICE MAN COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. BUT IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN WHILE THEY HAD IT. HE STATED THAT HE'D HEARD THAT MY CAR WAS KNOWN TO DO THIS. BUT NOW FOR 3 DAYS I'M DRIVING BLIND ON THE FEEL. UNTIL I CAN GET SOME ONE TO LOOK AT IT. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-15
- VIN: KNAFE121055
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V256000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,909.
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE STOPPED ON A SMALL HILL IN TRAFFIC, I WAS REARENDED BY A FORD TRUCK WHO WAS GOING ABOUT 35MPH. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES TO MY KNEES AND MY NECK. I SEE THERE ARE MANY MANY MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS. THERE DEFINITELY IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ORDERED. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH. ALSO MANY TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY SPEEDOMETER WILL GO TO ZERO WHILE DRIVING OR JUMP TO 100+, IN ADDITION THE RPM GAUGE WILL DO THE SAME. THIS TOO IS ALSO MENTIONED MANY TIMES CLEARLY THERE IS SOME MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-23
- VIN: KNAFE122X55
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND IMMEDIATELY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR TOTAL RING HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,702.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-20
- VIN: KNAFE161255
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY TO CENTER LANE AND THEN MERGING WITH TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. RPMS WOULD FLARE, BUT CAR HAD NO POWER AS IF ENGINE WAS NOT GETTING FUEL. THIS WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO STATED GAS HAD GOTTEN INTO AN EMISSIONS PART IN THE FUEL TAKE, STATING IT WAS CAUSED FROM OVER FILLING THE TANK. VEHICLE OWNER TOLD DEALER THAT THE TANK HAD NEVER BEEN OVER FILLED OR CAPPED OFF WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, SO THE PART MUST BE DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE OWNER STILL HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE CANISTER CLOSE VALVE. DEALER CLAIMED THAT RPM FLARE UP AND LOSS OF POWER WAS CAUSED FROM THE CLUTCH SLIPPING, ALTHOUGH RPM FLARE UP NEVER OCCURRED WHILE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE. AT 100,000 ESTIMATED MILES, THE SAME FUEL VALVE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, AND TO DATE, THE FUEL TANK HAS NEVER BEEN OVER FILLED. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-13
- VIN: KNAFE161255
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WINDOW CONTROLS WOULD NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A KIA DEALER WHO REFUSED TO DO REPAIRS, STATING THEY ONLY DO OIL CHANGES ON WEEKENDS. DEALER WOULD NOT PROVIDE RENTAL CAR FOR REPAIRS TO BE MADE DURING THE WEEK. AT THIS TIME, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. REPAIRS WERE NEVER MADE. AS OF 5/5/2014 WINDOWS WILL ONLY OPEN OCCASIONALLY. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-18
- VIN: KNAFE161255
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: ONE BLINKER LIGHT WOULD FLASH FASTER THEN THE OTHER. THE RADIO WOULD RANDOMLY SCAN STATIONS CONTINUOUSLY. BATTERY WOULD DIE. 9/28/2013 WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED, ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE BEGAN FLASHING/BLINKING AND THE CAR MADE A BUZZING SOUND. WHEN KEY WAS REMOVED THE FLASHING AND BUZZING CONTINUED FOR A MINUTE LONGER. AFTER A JUMP START THE CAR STARTED, BUT THE BLINKER LEVER WOULD NO LONGER GO DOWN TO TURN ON LEFT BLINKER. LATER THAT DAY AAA TESTED THE BATTERY WHICH WAS NO LONGER HOLDING A CHARGE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP: FRONT SPOILER FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND REPLACED BY PURCHASING DEALER AT NO CHARGE. ELECTRICAL ON WINDOWS WAS INTERMITTENT, KIA DEALER IN ONTARIO (THAT IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE) REFUSED TO DO REPAIRS, WHICH WERE UNDER WARRANTY, STATING THEY COULD ONLY DO OIL CHANGES ON THE WEEKENDS AND REFUSED TO PROVIDE A RENTAL CAR FOR THE REPAIR TO BE DONE DURING THE WEEK. 5/5/2014: REQUESTED A WARRANTY REPORT FOR VEHICLE FROM KIA CORPORATE AND THEY STATED THEY DO NO HAVE RECORD OF THAT INFORMATION. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS USED BY KIA FOR TESTING PURPOSES ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. *TR
2005 Kia Spectra recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2005 Kia Spectra.
- Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Summary: KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH HOLD THE TANK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND POSSIBLY DISRUPT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK.
- Consequence: THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
- Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Components: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.
- Consequence: IF THE ROD CRACKS OR FAILS, LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY, WHICH INCLUDES THE TIE ROD COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 8, 2005. AN ADDITIONAL LETTER WAS SENT TO OWNERS WHO HAD NOT TAKEN THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR REPAIR. THIS LETTER WAS MAILED MAY 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Negative 2005 Kia Spectra car reviews
Positive 2005 Kia Spectra car reviews
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I hope you're doing well! I noticed that you purchased the EX version on July 5th for $12,200, which included alloy wheels and floor mats. Overall, I'm glad to hear that you're pleased with your purchase. However, I understand that the fuel mileage may not be as good as you were hoping for a small car, averaging around 25 combined and 27 highway only. Additionally, the front seats may be tiring for long drives as there is no thigh support, which may not be ideal for taller individuals or those with longer feet. On the bright side, the interior is pleasant and quiet, and the engine is mostly smooth once you're up to speed. Although tire noise is noticeable, the seats are comfortable and offer thigh support. I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the keyless entry and remote trunk options. Lastly, I hope that you continue to have a great experience with your car and that you don't encounter any mechanical problems. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
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I bought my 2005 Spectra SX in February 2006 and I've been extremely happy with this little car. The maintenance costs are low and everyone at the dealership is fantastic. I am thrilled with the car's performance and appearance. I receive many compliments on how cute or cool it looks. I absolutely adore this car and it's actually my third Kia. I would definitely purchase another Kia in the future.
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I never thought I would consider a Kia. But after reading about its impressive features, I decided to give it a chance. And I'm glad I did! The ride is smooth and solid, and the interior is impressively quiet. It's definitely the best value for the money, especially with the $1750 rebate. Other cars with similar performance cost thousands more, so it's a great deal. I can't speak to its long-term reliability yet, but so far it's been great. And while it may not have the best fuel economy compared to Corollas and Civics, it's still a solid 8 out of 10. Overall, I'm really happy with my decision to go with the Kia.
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The car is great! The performance is superb for a 4 cylinder. It's quick off the line and if you learn how to get it into its best power range of 4000-4500 RPM and keep it there, acceleration at 50+ is spirited and quick. Comfort is good, the seats fit you and keep you in place. Fuel economy is what you would expect from a 4 cylinder. The car is extremely fun to drive! The stiff setup really lets you feel the car through the turns. It's very responsive to steering input, and therefore drives where you want it to go instead of going where it wants, while you try to correct. The interior design, exterior design, build quality, and reliability are first rate.
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I haven't driven the car for many miles yet, but it handles well, has great A/C, excellent mileage, and a very roomy interior. I bought it as a winter car while my Mazda RX8 sits in the garage. It may not be an RX8, but it meets my primary requirements of holding my bike and going through the snow. The price was very reasonable at $12,500 and I like the look. I hope it holds up as well as our old '92 Saturn, which still looked and ran great after 12 years and 175,000 miles.
Additional sources
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2005 Kia Spectra Problems and Complaints - 5 Issues
Problem with your 2005 Kia Spectra? Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2005 Kia Spectra.
2005 Kia Spectra Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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2005 Kia Spectra 5 Erratic Idle/RPMs Problems. | Bob Is The Oil Guy
Dec 16, 2015 ... Possible dirty/defect idle air control valve, its common on the beta 2. You may also have a cracked vacuum leak when you took it off to seafoam ...
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Hector Kovacek 2024-10-23
The car has some drawbacks, such as being noisy, slow, and having poor fuel efficiency. Additionally, it received a poor rating on front crash tests from Consumer Reports. However, with proper research and investment, there are better options available in the market.
Jocelyn Farrell 2024-08-28
I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my 2004.5, which I purchased in March of 2005. I've noticed that the paint is a bit delicate and can be easily marked with fingernails, especially around the door handles. However, the height adjustable driver's seat provides excellent visibility, which is a huge plus. Additionally, the 4-wheel disc brakes are very good and provide a sense of security while driving. The only downside I've noticed is that the manual shifter can be a bit sloppy and takes some getting used to. On the bright side, the service at the dealer has been very good and I was able to get a great deal without having to negotiate - I paid the advertised price with several thousand dollars off the sticker. Thanks for listening!
Wilford Lockman 2024-06-15
The car steering wheel shakes severely at speeds of 68mph and above. Despite the dealership's efforts, including replacing the tires and wheels and having a factory representative test drive the car, the issue persists. When I purchased the car, I was assured that the shaking would be resolved under the factory warranty. However, after 19 days in the dealership's care, they now claim that this is simply how the car is designed. Despite my complaints, the service manager has informed me that they are no longer authorized to work on the problem. It is important to note that the shaking issue has only been reported by me. Additionally, I have noticed issues with the paint and bumper. Rest assured, I will continue to pursue a resolution to these issues with the dealership.
Christop O'Keefe 2024-02-25
The cost was $9450, which is almost $2700 below invoice. I took it for a test drive and immediately bought it. Some people have said that it gets bad gas mileage, but I have found that after putting Mobil 1 oil in it and driving 600 miles, I get 40 mpg on the road and 32 mpg overall in town. Overall, I am happy with it, although the high speed of the engine during shift changes can be a bit of a concern.