Three problems related to service brakes 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.
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.
I was driving on hwy 40 e approaching exit 153 in heavy rainfall. Approximately 0. 25 miles from the exit the truck already on the exit ahead of me began applying its brakes. Pre-braking measures were taken. The wheels locked up and I collided with the truck in front of me and flew forward into the steering wheel. I had been braking the entire time, but my seat-belt did not lock into place. My airbag did not deploy. I suffered bruising, severe headaches, and minor cuts as a result. Insurance declared car as total loss.
The contact owns a 2006 kia Spectra. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact noticed that the rpm's would increase rapidly when attempting to decelerate. She had to continually apply pressure to the brakes in order for the vehicle to completely stop. Occasionally, while the vehicle was idling, it would drift while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they replaced the ecu. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 14,000.