Suspension Related Problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower control arm (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Kia Motor Spectra


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra

The Suspension problem

A front tie rod broke, something in the steering column broke, and the air bag indicator lit up but no air bags deployed. The two front tires were not pointing in the same direction. I had it towed to a mechanic, and they said that the steering column issue likely caused a disconnect in a circuit,   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

The contact owns a 2002 kia Spectra. After opening the front driver and passenger side windows, they failed to close. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side window needed a new motor. The vehicle was repaired.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Strut problem

I have owned my 2002 Spectra since Nov. 2001. When I go to start the car up in the mornings the car will stall out and then when I go to re-start the car it will finally start the vehicle. I have taken it to the shop to have them look at the problem but to no avail the problem has not been fixed.   Read details...


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