general problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Spectra

Four problems related to engine and engine cooling 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 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2023

My car just stop on me. I think my engine is not working ?? had to called a tow truck to take me home and car.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2021

The contact owns a 2006 kia Spectra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11v256000 (fuel system, other). The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The check engine and brake warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the recall and failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 116,000.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2013

I was involved in an accident going north to cross an intersection. The other party failed to yield going southeast at the same intersection. I did hit their vehicle, Dodge hemi ram 1500, head on their right side. The airbag failed to deploy when in fact according to experts, it should have for this type of accident. Not to mention this is the second collision this vehicle has been in and the airbag has never deployed. There was no sign of the airbag not working properly prior to the incidents. Due do this, I obtained a head and neck injury and the car was totaled.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2006

I was driving my kia Spectra 2006 knafe12166522xxxx and within 5 minutes of the engine light going on my engine died. I was stranded on the highway near clinton, NJ. Kia refuses to honor the 10 year/100. 000 mile warranty stating the reason is my fault due to lack of transmission fluid etc ??? I have had to replace the brakes and tires on this car since I purchased it in Jan 06. In an accident prior to this the air bag did not open.


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