general problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Spectra

Two problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2001 Kia Motor Spectra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Kia Motor Spectra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Spectra.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2012

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.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2002

Consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified ts.


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