Kia Motor Spectra owners have reported 2 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Spectra based on all problems reported for the Spectra.
The contact owns a 2005 kia Spectra. The contact stated while driving 70 mph attempting to accelerate to pass another vehicle, the vehicle made a loud popping noise and immediately decelerated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor total ring had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 114,702.
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Two weeks after the vehicle had an oil change performed engine made a tapping noise because oil was leaking through the engine motor seal. A fuel distributor assembly recall 04v179000 was issued on this problem, but this model vehicle was not included.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems | |
| Radiator problems | |
| Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems | |
| Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems |