Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Kia Motor Spectra

Kia Motor Spectra owners have reported 4 problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system (under the steering 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.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2005 Kia Motor Spectra

Failure Date: 06/23/2005

Consumer stated that there was a loss of steering control, and when she tried to steer the car to the right it continued to go to the left. Approximately four hours prior to this there was a grinding noise with vibration in the steering wheel. The car went in to a guard rail on southbound 14 freeway in palmdale, CA. She notified the manufacturer. A recall was issued for this problem, but this vehicle was not included. Only the passenger carriage of the vehicle remained. . When the car hit the guard rail, it was thrown to the other side of the freeway, then hit the other guard rail. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Consumer sustained a concussion and bruises. There was also a police report.

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2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2004 Kia Motor Spectra

Failure Date: 06/11/2004

While driving at any speed steering wheel pulled to the left. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

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3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2003 Kia Motor Spectra

Failure Date: 07/14/2003

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning steering wheel would pull in either direction. Dealer notified.

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4 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra

While driving at 25 mph vehicle experienced brake failure when brake pedal was depressed and vehicle failed to stop. Engine then died, which stopped the vehicle, but resulted in loss of power steering.

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