Power Train Related Problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Spectra

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Spectra. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Kia Motor Spectra


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Spectra

The Power Train problem

While driving at freeway speeds vehicle suddenly slams down a gear or two causing moderate whiplash,and scaring the living crap out of myself and any passengers, upon having vehicle inspected by an ase certified repair technician he confirmed my complaint and stated that car seemed to be going   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

Upon entering the highway, the transmission seemed to lag. I could not go over 50 mph. And oncoming traffic including an 18 wheeler seemed to almost stop or I would have been killed! this problem has developed over the last year where the car gets stuck in 3rd gear and acceleration is poor or the   Read details...

The Transmission Solenoid problem

Problem is the check engine light came on/off and on again. Fault codes were p0700 and p0748 as done at autozone. Some type of fault with the transaxle (p0700) or failed transaxle control module/failed linear solenoid valve/open or short cicuit condition in the linear solenoid control.   Read details...


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