2009 Kia Spectra Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Kia Spectra.

2008newer >
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.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS7113171,715 mi
SEATS1176,957 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10158,200 mi
SEAT BELTS9250,833 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL685,333 mi
ENGINE5279,750 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL4219,998 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM466,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES41104,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3158,460 mi
STEERING379,033 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY3172,038 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3253,230 mi
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW229,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING243,500 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC230,360 mi
WHEELS21108,500 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE150 mi
POWER TRAIN167,380 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1113,000 mi
STRUCTURE168,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR195,000 mi
TIRES1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM136,934 mi
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS1

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