Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Kia Motor Spectra

The contact owns a 2007 kia Spectra. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was restarted and the failure had occurred once before. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel canister and fuel valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000. The VIN was not available.

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Kia Spectra ex 2004. 5. Constantly stalls and engine races at any time and any speed. I am forced to place transmission in "n" when I aproach a stop sign. I avoid highways being afraid to stall at a high speed and cause a fatality to myself or another vehicle. Problems started when vehicle was still under warranty. In a typical kia fashion I was told nothing was wrong. Now out of warranty situation has got worse. My mechanic says is a design defect in the computer system or the fuel system. The internet is full with this same complaint from many Spectra and another kia models owners. This deserve an investigation. A fatality may happen sooner or later. Please, force kia to come forward about this issue. Certainly they know what's wrong, but they always say "nothing is wrong".

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Called the dealership of where I bought my kia at, couldnt get a hold of them to set an appointment to go into the dealership to get the service done. I received a letter on June 6th, of 2011, and need to know what to do about this situation, and or to still to take it in? or. . . Im not sure on how to handle this situation.

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About the end of March I noticed my car was leaking gas. I haven't been able to afford to get it fixed but its getting worse and worse. I never hit anything so I don't understand how thing could've happened. I was informed that there is a recall on kia Spectra fuel systems but my car is not covered. It would be nice to figure out why it isn't.

2007 kia Spectra's engine dies after I fill it up with gas, but will be fine after I've used some gas. I don't top off my gas so that cannot be the problem. I find it very dangerous to drive my vehicle when it dies during rush hour traffic. I have taken it to a kia dealership but they said they do not know what the problem is after they ran tests on it. My Spectra wasn't giving the kia dealership mechanic any problems so after having my car for almost 1 week they gave it back to me and told me to take my car back in to them if it should happen again. Well it happened again, so I plan on taking it back in tomorrow morning ASAP!.

We have been having a problem with our kia Spectra 2003, I have also heard from several others and a car repair store to report the same thing. When we pump gas into the kia. It will not start up you have to try and start it a few times before it will. That seems more then dangerous to me.

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On Feb 25, 2009 my husband was driving the 2007 kia Spectra smelled strong odor of gas pulled car over on side of road opened hood and the motor was on fire called 911. Car was a total loss.

The contact owns a 2008 kia Spectra. Upon starting the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel system sensor was replaced. The failure occurred three times. After each failure, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the same sensor. The contact also stated that the motor shook, the brakes squeaked and the accelerator pedal became very hot. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the crankshaft was replaced. The failure mileage was 232 and the current mileage was approximately 35,000. Updated 04-05-13 the consumer also stated the crank shaft sensor failed.

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On may 26, 2008, I purchased a 2007 kia Spectra at carmax, which is located at 11335 atlantic boulevard, jacksonville, florida 32225. Several months later I discovered that the vehicle was not of satisfactory quality, because while driving the vehicle would shut off without advance notice. The vehicle would shut off at the stop light, driving on the highway during rush hour, pulling into my driveway, or after making turns. These occurrences have placed my life, my family members; as well as, the general public in danger on numerous occasions. I am driving an unsafe vehicle that is clearly un-roadworthy. The vehicle was serviced on seven different occasions by ¿specialized kia technicians¿ to no avail. Work was performed by technicians from camden (georgia), brunswick (georgia), and jacksonville (florida) kia dealerships they have yet to identify or successfully repair the vehicle. I am dissatisfied with the service I have received thus far. I have already attempted to resolve this problem by contacting representatives from the corporate office via telephone, contacting thomas j. Folliard, ceo of carmax, via mail, contacting kia customer service in addition to contacting kia corporate office via telephone. I have exhausted all administrative avenues. I have enclosed copies of my records, receipts, in addition to pertinent history and contact information for your review. Unfortunately, the problems remain unresolved. As I am sure you can relate; I rely on my vehicle for transport. Each attempt made to repair the vehicle has caused a significant inconvenience.

: the contact stated when the vehicle is idling, it idles low and then revs up on it's own. The dealership replaced the main solenoid in the transmission. The problem returned, and the dealership is unable to diagnose a problem. Also, two weeks after purchase, the check engine light illuminated. The dealership replaced the fuel sensor and this problem was repaired. The front passenger side window would not operate, up or down. The dealership determined the cable was unhooked and repaired it.