Brake Light On Problems of Kia Motor Spectra

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. I believe it is due to a defective brake switch. I tested the cruise control by trying to engage it while driving at 40 mph. It did not engage. When checking the brakes with the car parked in the driveway - they worked intermittently. All wires are in good shape and free from corrosion. I also have a problem with the passenger airbag sensor and reported this to your organization. At the time I reported it there had not been enough complaints for the Spectra, specifically, to receive any help. The problem did exist in high numbers in other kia models of the same year -2008. Recently, I received notice that the air bag sensor defect has now been recognized and I can have this repair made at the dealership at kia's expense. I think it is prudent to report this apparent brake switch defect as I notice recalls on other kia models of the same year as mine - 2008 for brake switch defect.

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I was driving normally going 45 mph on a rural street using my cruise control. When I was coming up to the stop, I hit the brakes to slow down, and the engine immediately accelerated. I slammed on the brakes and the engine ran faster. I put the car in neutral (the engine rpms red-lined), and turned the key off and the vehicle slowed under normal braking. I started the vehicle back up, and tested the problem. The cruise control was not disengaging with the brake pedal. When I got home, I checked the brake lights, and they were not working. I bought a replacement switch and the the brake lights work with the replacement switch. If I had not applied the brakes far enough in advance, I am certain that I would have gone through the busy intersection and caused a major accident.

The airbag light in my daughter's 2006 kia Spectra stays on. The passenger/occupant sensor mat is defective. This problem first appeared at 61,000 miles. The dealership says the repair will cost in excess of $2,000, so I cannot afford to have this fixed. Also, the brake switch is defective and only works intermittently. This prevents the brake lights from illuminating.

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I didn't know about this website until I realize that my 2007 kia Spectra ex was not on the list of recall for brake light problem. So I started search for reporting it. I know my affect part is engine,but my husband & I car is falling apart. We don't have the money to have it fix. The engine is the last problem we have had so far. It stall if you go too fast around 55. It stall all the time. My husband stop at a red light it cut off. I believe the company should pay for the problems. They had no problem asking for a large amount of money from us. Both of the problems I stated are dangerous. Please help in doing something.

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Brake warning light illuminated. Brake fluid reservoir was low ? added fluid. Light came on again after driving a short distance. Mechanic stated brake proportioning valve was leaking on 2003 kia Spectra; potential for brake failure that could result in fatal accident.

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2007 kia Spectra 5 brake lights failed today (10/19/2009). Switch is the exact same one that was recalled on similar Hyundai elantra cars. Since that recall does not cover kia's, I was charged $139 for the replacement.

I am very shocked that the highway traffic and safety administration noticed a problem with the 2006 sportage stop light brake switch but has not taken kia to task for producing faulty stop light brake switches in all its models/years. I've had to replace stop-light brake switches in 2005 and 2007 kia Spectra's multiple times. The brake lights stay on after releasing the brake pedal or the light does not go on at all upon applying the brakes. . It would appear that china, a country importing kia models, was quicker to react to recalls than you guys are. Even if you take your car in for a faulty brake light switch. . . Lots of luck. . . Kia dealers don't even stock the parts. When are you guys going to recall the rest of the kia line? this should have been done yesterday. Inaction results not only in potential accidents but millions of dollars in fines and penalties raked in by the states in which kia does business. Kia is adding millions of dollars to the state and city coffers the result of fines levied against its users for faulty brakes. . . .