One problem related to hydraulic power assist steering system has 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.
Consumer stated that there was a loss of steering control, and when she tried to steer the car to the right it continued to go to the left. Approximately four hours prior to this there was a grinding noise with vibration in the steering wheel. The car went in to a guard rail on southbound 14 freeway in palmdale, CA. She notified the manufacturer. A recall was issued for this problem, but this vehicle was not included. Only the passenger carriage of the vehicle remained. . When the car hit the guard rail, it was thrown to the other side of the freeway, then hit the other guard rail. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Consumer sustained a concussion and bruises. There was also a police report.
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems |