Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Spectra. The number one most common problem is related to the cooling fan (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine oil leaking (one problem).
Engine overheats a lot. When I start the car at time smoke came from under neat of the steering wheel. Ac line frozen . Cooling fan not working. First time they replaced junction block, second time they replaced the water pump,,,gasket and third time they replaced the relay. . . . Read details...
The oil pan plug fell off of the oil pan and I was not aware of it until I had driven the vehicle at least 20 miles. I had to pay for a tow to the kia dealer, eventhough, I was told that the vehicle was still under warranty. Read details...
Vehicle runs rough, idles very high, and has odors coming from engine into passenger area. Read details...