Kia Motor Spectra owners have reported 5 problems related to engine (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.
My vehicle looses power, sputters, and hesitates when the accelerator is pressed. This has causes me to almost be in several accidents. The service dept cannot find a problem with my vehicle, but there is a problem that exists. I have filed several complaints with Kia Motors and have had no response and they have refused to assist me with any other type of help with my vehicle. My vehicle is defective, but since Kia Motors cannot find a problem, then they are claiming that there is nothing that can be done. This problem occurs at least once a day while driving when I am coming home from work and even on Sunday's when I am coming home from church. The service dept is always closed when this occurs so I can't take it in. This problem has been occurring with my vehicle for approx. 2 years and I have had no success is getting a resolution to my problem.
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all problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Spectra
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After filling the gas tank to the full line. The car occasionally sputters at freeway speeds, and will cut off if idling for than one minute. The problem stop happening after the fuel level has gone below the full line. I have taken it to the dealer. The dealers say there are no trouble codes in the computer and there is nothing they can do.
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all problems of the 2007 Kia Motor Spectra
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The engine had a casting defect warranty would not cover which caused me to have to replace it I'm having to constantly replace sensors O2 and the sensors in the shifter the car is breaking down every month since I bought the car.
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all problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Spectra
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While driving at 15mph engine locked up. Vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with water inside the engine. Dealerwon't cover the guarantee.
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all problems of the 2003 Kia Motor Spectra
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The vehicle ran rough, idled rough at stop lights, and had a hard start in the morning. In a few weeks of purchase, two spark plugs were replaced. The dealer stated the rough running was normal. Scc.
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all problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra
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