Kia Motor Spectra owners have reported 40 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering tie rod assembly (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Bad shaking in steering wheel and sounds coming from front end. Only when driving on highway Read details...
A front tie rod broke, something in the steering column broke, and the air bag indicator lit up but no air bags deployed. The two front tires were not pointing in the same direction. I had it towed to a mechanic, and they said that the steering column issue likely caused a disconnect in a circuit, Read details...
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. Read details...
The covering around the steering column has crumbled and is coming apart. I'm concerned because I'm not sure if this will affect the air bag if needed. Very poor quality of material was used for this. Read details...
I was shopping at the grocery store and as I am backing out of the parking space, my steering wheel became very very stiff as I cut the wheel to position my car to move forward. I was able to drive forward, but when making a right or left turn the steering wheel was very resistant to the point that Read details...