Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Spectra. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Noise problems | |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems |
After starting the vehicle, the gear would not move out of park. On another occasion while driving, the vehicle had gone into reverse by itself and the engine shut down completely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for transmission repair. Read details...
Trans all of a sudden started slipping with no prior issues. Was reading a tcm code then codes for each gear replaced trans new trans drove 30 miles and is doing the exsact same thing have to drive like a stick 1st 2nd and then can put in drive around 35mph. Also breaks come and go as they please Read details...
While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. Read details...