Door Latch problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Spectra

Two problems related to door latch have been reported for the 2006 Kia Motor Spectra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Kia Motor Spectra based on all problems reported for the 2006 Spectra.

1 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2022

The contact owns a 2006 kia Spectra. The contact stated that three of her interior door handles had become defective and could not be opened from the inside. The stated that first the rear right passenger door was defective and as of recent, both the front driver and passenger door handles had also become defective. The contact called the dealer and made an appointment to have the door handles repaired. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

2 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2006 kia Spectra. The contact stated that the door handles were inoperable. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who stated that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The door handles were replaced however, the engine was not repaired nor replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Spectra

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