Ten problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2003 Kia Motor Spectra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Kia Motor Spectra based on all problems reported for the 2003 Spectra.
I noticed brake fluid underneath my car one day and checked my level to find that there was basically no brake fluid in the reservoir. Turns out it's the brake proportioning valve. After looking online it seems like this is a trend and has caused accidents previously. The mechanic was surprised that this was indeed the problem after calling and then getting the car repaired. The leak came on suddenly and was fairly sever requiring that I add brake fluid after every short drive. If I hadn't noticed this problem I likely would have ended up rear-ending someone or worse. It also seems to be prevalent amongst the 2000-2005 models.
The brake fluid proportioning valve is leaking for no reason. Not a serviceable part. Must be replaced. Not a wear and tear part either. Very common issue with 2002 and 2003 research stated. Thanks.
2003 kia Spectra 99,000 miles. I am having to fill up with brake fluid once or twice a day. Brake proportion valve is leaking. Several sites and complaints about this. Why no recall when this is not a part that should ordinarily need to be replaced?.
Brake proportioning valve leaking on 2003 kia Spectra, brake pedal went to floor while backing up and resulted in accident. This is a very serious problem, we could have been killed had this happen on the freeway. How long until someone does something about it.
2003 kia Spectra; brake proportioning valve started leaking around 90k miles. Contacted three local dealers, all three stated that this is common for this model.
I have a 2003 kia Spectra that has been running out of brake fluid on a weekly basis. Had to buy new proportioning valve from the dealer. I've read several stories about these valves leaking. Why has there not been a recall.
Brake proportioning valve leaking on 2003 kia Spectra.
Brake proportioning valve leaking.
About a week after I purchased this vehicle I started having problems. The rubber weather strip came off and continues to come off after a week after I bought it. I needed to put oil in the car 2 months after I go it, it was almost out of oil. I went to get my oil changed a few months later at kia of columbus GA, and asked would they top off all fluids and they replied yes. Less than 3 weeks later I had to get my oil changed again and I needed transmission fluid. I have had a constant problem with my brakes squeaking since about after the first week. They have repeatedly told me at kia of columbus GA that my brakes were fine. My brakes continue to squeak. The light inside the car when the door is open, comes on by itself when all the doors are closed. The light on the ceiling of the car has to stay in a permanent off position, or the light will come on by itself. My car has been kicking back when you put it in reverse while making this groaning noise when in reverse. My seat belt also seems to pull in a locked position sometimes when I am at a red light, I am sitting still, not making any sharp turns for this to happen. I have had nothing but problems with this kia since I bought it.
Purchased the car in may of 2003, June 30th of 2003 check engine light came on and had to have the tps replaced and 3 more times to present. Have had multiple headlights replaced, heating problem, exhaust replaced. Car is now on 46,000 had transmission replaced (through an att. From lemon law) at 16,000 miles had to have tires replaced. And, now to date tires were replaced for the 5th time, brakes were done 4 times, now to find out the reason tires and brakes were needed to be replaced so many times is because the suspension is way out of alignment which seeing I have had the problem all along I now believe it was a defect all along.