Power Train Related Problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Spectra

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Spectra. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Spectra

The Automatic Transmission problem

: the contact stated while shifting gears, the transmission lurches. The dealership determined the computer is not sending the proper signals to the transmission to shift gears. The dealership is unaware of how to repair the vehicle. Updated 5/3/2006 -   Read details...

The Power Train problem

I went into kroger's and picked up a few items. When I was done, I left the store and got back into my car to finish running some errands. I started my kia- Spectra and she purred like a kitten- as usual. I put my car in reverse to back out of the parking space but my kia would move.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

The contact owns a 2004 kia Spectra. While driving 50 mph, the engine revved when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to find a defect. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 40,000.   Read details...


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