One problem related to transmission failure has been reported for the 2004 Kia Motor Spectra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Kia Motor Spectra based on all problems reported for the 2004 Spectra.
I have had issues with my kia Spectra where the transmission fails to shift into a higher gear when at a stop sign or light. I have to pump the gas or shift into neutral and back to drive to get it to shift.