Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Spectra

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Spectra. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light on (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Kia Motor Spectra

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
4
Brake Light On problems
2
Brakes Failed problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Spectra

The Service Brakes problem

Intermittingly, after starting the vehicle, engine begins revving. Intermittingly, while slowing & stopping at a traffic light, engine begins revving and attempts to lurch forward. I have to press the break very hard to keep vehicle from moving forward.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The right-side passenger brakes lights are not working. All bulbs are good. My cruise control has been working intermittently. As I'm unable to view my brake lights while driving, I'm going to assume that these two problems are occurring at the same time.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

The contact owned a 2008 kia Spectra. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact applied the brakes while approaching a red light. The engine shut down, and the steering and brakes failed. The vehicle crossed the intersection and crashed into the rear driver side of another vehicle.   Read details...


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