Complaints
132
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Kia Spectra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:34,939 mi
#210 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:84,945 mi
Crash-related:2
#38 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:35,858 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Kia Spectra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 | — | — | 34,939 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | 2 | — | 84,945 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | 1 | — | 35,858 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | 1 | 54,282 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | — | — | 86,377 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 6 | — | 20,833 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | — | — | 35,614 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 4 | — | 62,911 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 64,719 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 111,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 41,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 113,276 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 | 1 | — | 5,130 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 80,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | 2 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 113,276 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 104,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:HUB | 2 | — | — | 2,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 38,800 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 68,206 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,939
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,945
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,858
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
54,282
STRUCTURE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,377
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,833
SEAT BELTS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,614
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,911
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,719
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,500
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,276
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,130
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,000
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,276
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,000
WHEELS:HUB
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,400
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,800
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,206
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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