2009 Kia Spectra Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Kia Spectra.
Complaints
152
Crashes
29
Fires
1
Injuries
18
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Kia Spectra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#171 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:71,715 mi
Crash-related:13
Fires:1
#211 complaints
SEATS
Avg mileage:76,957 mi
#310 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:58,200 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Kia Spectra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 71 | 13 | 1 | 71,715 mi | |
| SEATS | 11 | — | — | 76,957 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 1 | — | 58,200 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 2 | — | 50,833 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 85,333 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | 2 | — | 79,750 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 2 | — | 19,998 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 1 | — | 104,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 1 | — | 58,460 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 79,033 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | 72,038 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 2 | — | 53,230 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | 9,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 43,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 30,360 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | 108,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 67,380 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | 13,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 36,934 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | — |
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