Kia Motor Spectra owners have reported 83 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2006 kia Spectra. Consumer writes in regards to transmission, steering and vehicle tie rod assembly issues. The consumer was informed the shifting panel needed to replaced. Read details...
I purchased my 2007 Spectra5 used with 155,000 miles on it. The engine had no codes or any stored codes. It ran fine until I filled it up with gas. I do not overfill the tank because I understand evap issues. Read details...
My mother bought this car brand new couple years back. Haven't had any problems till now. On my way to work im going around a curve and transmission went out. Thought for a second I accidentally put it in neutral. My transmission never slipped, shifted hard or any other signs of problems. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 kia Spectra. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate from a stop and would exhibit loud noises when driving above 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Read details...
Trans all of a sudden started slipping with no prior issues. Was reading a tcm code then codes for each gear replaced trans new trans drove 30 miles and is doing the exsact same thing have to drive like a stick 1st 2nd and then can put in drive around 35mph. Also breaks come and go as they please Read details...