Kia Motor Spectra owners have reported 26 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (3 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...
The contact owns a 2006 kia Spectra. The contact stated while making a left turn the front end made a popping noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure as the drivers side front struts. Read details...
While driving 65 mph driver's side wheel bearing sheared off. Driver was able to maintain control and pulled over. Driver notified roadside assistance, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. Read details...
While driving 55 mph a knocking noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. Mechanic determined that upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. Read details...
I have a 2004. 5 kia Spectra ex which around 44,000 miles started to have a rattling sound from the left front suspension. Initially took it to the dealer, told that nothing was wrong. 4,000+ miles later, rattling worse, took back to dealer, told that the strut mount assembly was bad and that if I Read details...