Structure Related Problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Kia Motor Spectra

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door problems
1
Structure problems
1
Body problems
1

Door problem #1

The rubbers seal around the doors frame came off track. This resulted in the door not being closed properly.

Structure problem #2

Ever since I bought my car--2002 kia Spectra, there has been problems with the steering and suspension in the front. It basically sits on the ground, the steering "slips" from time to time without warning and it just does not feel right. The dealership says that this is the way the steering is set up, I am concerned about the safety and the dealer will not change it until it is recalled by the government. Could you please investigate? thanks.

Body problem #3

The contact owns a 2002 kia Spectra. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side interior door handle fractured while attempting to exit the vehicle. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the door handles was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.


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