Two problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2005 Kia Motor Spectra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Kia Motor Spectra based on all problems reported for the 2005 Spectra.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 kia Spectra. The contact stated that the steering was difficult, while braking the brakes failed to function, had seized so there was no control over the vehicle direction which had caused the contact to crash into another vehicle damaging the front passenger side. None of the air bags deployed. The driver had not sustained any injuries nor medical treatment. The vehicle was driven back to the contacts residence and parked. The vehicle has not been inspected and diagnosed by a dealer and an independent mechanic. The insurance company was made aware of the failure. A police report was filed. The manufacturer had issued 1 steering recall for NHTSA campaign number: 05v183000 (steering), no brake recall, no air bag recall but had 1 TSB on the air bag system. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if they may be able to investigate why the air bags failed to deploy. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 kia Spectra. The stated while driving at 45 mph she applied the brakes and the pedal was stiff. The brakes failed without warning. A police report was filed,there were no injuries sustained, no medical attention required. The vehicle was diagnosed as destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200000. Am.