Kia Motor Spectra owners have reported 21 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems |
The contact owns a 2007 kia Spectra. The contact stated that none of the seat belts in the rear of the vehicle locked. Also, the locks on all the doors locked independently which caused the contact's infant child to become locked inside the vehicle alone. The failures recurred numerous times. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 kia Spectra. The contact stated that three of her interior door handles had become defective and could not be opened from the inside. The stated that first the rear right passenger door was defective and as of recent, both the front driver and passenger door handles had also Read details...
My daughter, whom is 7, went in the trunk to retrieve some belongings and the trunk closed on her. She did exactly what she was taught and pulled the emergency trunk release. The emergency trunk release failed to operate properly (the ball at the end of the cable disengaged from the latch) and my Read details...
Consumer states that the hatch back door was not able to open, now the hatch door will not close properly. Ther is a rattling noise when the consumer is driving. Contact dealer. Nlmconsumer states that the seal was not sealed tightly from the factory. Read details...