Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Spectra.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
I was waiting at a red light, when the engine started to speed up and the car started to pull forward even with me stepping harder on the brake. I put the car in neutral and the revving slowed down. This happened a few more times, including while trying to park at a mall. Luckily I was able to avoid and accident by shifting to neutral every time the car surged. This is a rental car, not my car.
2006 kia Spectra. . . The vehicle will not disengage the cruise when the brake is depressed and/or the cruise is turned off.
: the contact stated while stopped in a parking lot with brake pressure applied, the vehicle was put in reverse, and lurched backwards, crashing into a tree stump without warning. There were no injuries, and the contact was wearing a seat belt. The vehicle sustained minor damage to the rear. The police were alerted, and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a body shop to await inspection by the insurance adjustor. The manufacturer was not alerted.