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KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #881585

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 09, 2000.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . VEHICLE RUNS ROUGH, IDLES VERY HIGH, AND HAS ODORS COMING FROM ENGINE INTO PASSENGER AREA. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB161815. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in KIMBALL, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control Report #881585

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 09, 2000.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . VEHICLE RUNS ROUGH, IDLES VERY HIGH, AND HAS ODORS COMING FROM ENGINE INTO PASSENGER AREA. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB161815. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in KIMBALL, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Air Bags Report #887204

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2001.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED AND WOULD REMAIN ON. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER WOULD HAVE TO ORDER PARTS FOR REPAIRS. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1614Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in ANDERSON, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Frontal

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Air Bags Frontal Report #888799

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2001.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH AND ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. SHE HIT OTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE, AND DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THERE WERE INJURIES. *AK *JB .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1615V5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in CARSON CITY, NV. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Side/window

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Air Bags Side/window Report #745806

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2001.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . BOTH THE SEATBELT AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT WORK ON THE DRIVER SIDE THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1615Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in CARSON CITY, NV. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Seat Belts Front Anchorage

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Seat Belts Front Anchorage Report #745806

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2001.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE . BOTH THE SEATBELT AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT WORK ON THE DRIVER SIDE THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1615Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in CARSON CITY, NV. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Frontal

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Air Bags Frontal Report #889488

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2001.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE, AND NONE OF FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1610Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in BOWIE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Suspension Front Wheel Bearing

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Suspension Front Wheel Bearing Report #8000811

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2001.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING . THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE AT ALL TIMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH DRIVER'S SEAT. CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED THIS VEHICLE 6 WEEKS AGO WHEN HE RETURNED HIS 1999, KIA, SEPHIA FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. BAD WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED EARLY BRAKE WEAR.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):ADD. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #8000811

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2001.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE AT ALL TIMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH DRIVER'S SEAT. CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED THIS VEHICLE 6 WEEKS AGO WHEN HE RETURNED HIS 1999, KIA, SEPHIA FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. BAD WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED EARLY BRAKE WEAR.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):ADD. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash Report #756194

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2000.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH . BRAKES GRINDING/SQUEALING/REDUCED STOPPING POWER (18 MONTHS BEFORE REPLACED BY DEALER) VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN FOOT REMOVED FROM PEDAL AND I WAS FORCED TO RIDE AND COME CLOSE TO LOCKING THE BRAKES BEFORE I HIT A BASE SECURITY GUARD AFTER ARRIVING HOME VEHICLE CONTINUED SURGING WHILE AT IDLE(STILL WAITING ON PARTS/APPOINTMENT FROM DEALER, STILL DRIVING THE CAR WITH THESE BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD ONE OF THEIR RENTAL CARS) ELECTRICAL SHORTS STARTING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE SPARK PLUGS(DUE TO FAULTY DEALER INSTALLATION OF AUTO START, I HAVE SEEN BLUE ARCS OF ELECTRICITY ACROSS THE FUSE BOX, I HAVE BEEN SHOCKED BY THE CAR ON NUMEROUS OCASIONS.) CLUNKING COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION, REAR HATCH LOCK WOULD NOT RELASE. REAR HATCH WOULDNOT HOLD DOOR CLOSED AFTER DEALER REPAIR. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1612Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, AK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Electrical System Fuses And Circuit Breakers

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Electrical System Fuses And Circuit Breakers Report #756194

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2000.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS . BRAKES GRINDING/SQUEALING/REDUCED STOPPING POWER (18 MONTHS BEFORE REPLACED BY DEALER) VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN FOOT REMOVED FROM PEDAL AND I WAS FORCED TO RIDE AND COME CLOSE TO LOCKING THE BRAKES BEFORE I HIT A BASE SECURITY GUARD AFTER ARRIVING HOME VEHICLE CONTINUED SURGING WHILE AT IDLE(STILL WAITING ON PARTS/APPOINTMENT FROM DEALER, STILL DRIVING THE CAR WITH THESE BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD ONE OF THEIR RENTAL CARS) ELECTRICAL SHORTS STARTING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE SPARK PLUGS(DUE TO FAULTY DEALER INSTALLATION OF AUTO START, I HAVE SEEN BLUE ARCS OF ELECTRICITY ACROSS THE FUSE BOX, I HAVE BEEN SHOCKED BY THE CAR ON NUMEROUS OCASIONS.) CLUNKING COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION, REAR HATCH LOCK WOULD NOT RELASE. REAR HATCH WOULDNOT HOLD DOOR CLOSED AFTER DEALER REPAIR. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1612Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, AK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Report #756194

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2000.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . BRAKES GRINDING/SQUEALING/REDUCED STOPPING POWER (18 MONTHS BEFORE REPLACED BY DEALER) VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN FOOT REMOVED FROM PEDAL AND I WAS FORCED TO RIDE AND COME CLOSE TO LOCKING THE BRAKES BEFORE I HIT A BASE SECURITY GUARD AFTER ARRIVING HOME VEHICLE CONTINUED SURGING WHILE AT IDLE(STILL WAITING ON PARTS/APPOINTMENT FROM DEALER, STILL DRIVING THE CAR WITH THESE BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD ONE OF THEIR RENTAL CARS) ELECTRICAL SHORTS STARTING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE SPARK PLUGS(DUE TO FAULTY DEALER INSTALLATION OF AUTO START, I HAVE SEEN BLUE ARCS OF ELECTRICITY ACROSS THE FUSE BOX, I HAVE BEEN SHOCKED BY THE CAR ON NUMEROUS OCASIONS.) CLUNKING COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION, REAR HATCH LOCK WOULD NOT RELASE. REAR HATCH WOULDNOT HOLD DOOR CLOSED AFTER DEALER REPAIR. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1612Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, AK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Vehicle Speed Control

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Report #756194

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2000.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . BRAKES GRINDING/SQUEALING/REDUCED STOPPING POWER (18 MONTHS BEFORE REPLACED BY DEALER) VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN FOOT REMOVED FROM PEDAL AND I WAS FORCED TO RIDE AND COME CLOSE TO LOCKING THE BRAKES BEFORE I HIT A BASE SECURITY GUARD AFTER ARRIVING HOME VEHICLE CONTINUED SURGING WHILE AT IDLE(STILL WAITING ON PARTS/APPOINTMENT FROM DEALER, STILL DRIVING THE CAR WITH THESE BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD ONE OF THEIR RENTAL CARS) ELECTRICAL SHORTS STARTING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE SPARK PLUGS(DUE TO FAULTY DEALER INSTALLATION OF AUTO START, I HAVE SEEN BLUE ARCS OF ELECTRICITY ACROSS THE FUSE BOX, I HAVE BEEN SHOCKED BY THE CAR ON NUMEROUS OCASIONS.) CLUNKING COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION, REAR HATCH LOCK WOULD NOT RELASE. REAR HATCH WOULDNOT HOLD DOOR CLOSED AFTER DEALER REPAIR. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1612Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, AK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Frontal

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Air Bags Frontal Report #8015759

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 02, 2002.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in HOLLAND, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA 2000 Air Bags Report #765254

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2002.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1616Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in HOLLAND, MI. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011101. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Latches/locks/linkages Hatchback/liftgate Lock

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Hatchback/liftgate Lock Report #8020053

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2002.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK . 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. *JG.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1614Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in SELMAN, AL. Vehicle was purchased on 20010501. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Report #8020050

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on .KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS SEVERAL TIMES. BUT NOTHING HAS WORKED. NLM *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1614Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in SELMAN, AL. Vehicle was purchased on 20010501. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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KIA SPECTRA Power Train Automatic Transmission

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #8020051

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2002.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE WILL JUST STAY IN PLACE AND NOT MOVE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1614Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in SELMAN, AL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Air Bags Report #768750

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 11, 2002.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I WAS INJURED AND WILL HAVE EFFECTS OF THIS FOR LIFE. KIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS WERE CONTACTED AND RESPONDED TO THE COMPLAINT. THEY DID A INVESTIGATION ON WHY THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY NOW THEY WILL NOT RETURN CALLS OR GIVE ANY INFORMATION ON FINDINGS. I'M A 23YR. OLD SINGLE MOTHER WHO IS DISABLED WITH KNEE AND BACK INJURIES. PLEASE CONTACT ME. DT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in MORENO VALLEY, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20020401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10032430

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2003.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNDJA7231Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in ROOSEVELT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10063642

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2004.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . SILENCER PIPE SPLIT WHICH IS NO CAUSE OR DAMAGE FROM CONSUMER, THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE PART, MY CAR HAS MADE AN EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE FOR QUITE SOME TIME, WHICH AT FIRST WAS DIAGNOSISED AS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, LATER TO DISCOVER FROM AN AUTHORIZED KIA DEALERSHIP THAT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE THE SILENCER PIPE HAD SPLIT DUE TO POOR PRODUCTION. THIS I BELIEVE IN TURN ALSO HAS AFFECTED MY PERFORMANCE OF MY CAR AND CAUSED THE PURGE VALVE THAT I MUST ALSO REPLACE TO HAVE FAILED LEAVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND WHEN REGISTERATION COMES DUE MY CAR WILL NOT PASS SMOG. I HAVE HAD EVERY SCHEDULED MAINTANENCE OUTSIDE THE DEALERSHIP NO ONE COULD DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM. EVERYONE CAN NOT AFFORD TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THEIR OUTRAGEOUS CHARGES BUT I HAD TO BREAKDOWN AND GO TO PAY 82.00 FOR A DIAGNOSIS FOR AT LEAST 420.00 WORTH OF SERVICE THAT I MUST PAY TO GET THE PROBLEM CORRECTED 315.00 TO REPLACE SILENCER PIPE THAT WAS ALREADY DEFECTIVE FROM MANUFACTURER AND 90.00 FOR THE PURGE VALVE THESE CHARGES ACCORDING TO KIA DEALERSHIP INCLUDE LABOR. ALREADY LOSING THE 82.00 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC. MY CAR HAS ONLY 57493 MILES WITHIN THE 4 YEARS I HAVE HAD IT. I HAVE HAD TO ALSO HAD THE AIR BAG MODULE CONTROL REPLACED THAT HAD BEEN DEFECTIVE FROM MANUFACTURER ON 6/21/01 AND CONTINUE TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BUT MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THUS I HAVE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER DEFECTIVE ISSUE FROM KIA, WHICH WAS OF NO CHARGE THE FIRST TIME BUT USED MY WARRANTY?*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1613Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was purchased on 20000513. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: COURTSEY KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 702-567-8000 . DEALER'S CITY: HENDERSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 89014 .
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KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Catalytic Convertor

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Catalytic Convertor Report #10063642

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2004.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR . SILENCER PIPE SPLIT WHICH IS NO CAUSE OR DAMAGE FROM CONSUMER, THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE PART, MY CAR HAS MADE AN EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE FOR QUITE SOME TIME, WHICH AT FIRST WAS DIAGNOSISED AS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, LATER TO DISCOVER FROM AN AUTHORIZED KIA DEALERSHIP THAT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE THE SILENCER PIPE HAD SPLIT DUE TO POOR PRODUCTION. THIS I BELIEVE IN TURN ALSO HAS AFFECTED MY PERFORMANCE OF MY CAR AND CAUSED THE PURGE VALVE THAT I MUST ALSO REPLACE TO HAVE FAILED LEAVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND WHEN REGISTERATION COMES DUE MY CAR WILL NOT PASS SMOG. I HAVE HAD EVERY SCHEDULED MAINTANENCE OUTSIDE THE DEALERSHIP NO ONE COULD DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM. EVERYONE CAN NOT AFFORD TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THEIR OUTRAGEOUS CHARGES BUT I HAD TO BREAKDOWN AND GO TO PAY 82.00 FOR A DIAGNOSIS FOR AT LEAST 420.00 WORTH OF SERVICE THAT I MUST PAY TO GET THE PROBLEM CORRECTED 315.00 TO REPLACE SILENCER PIPE THAT WAS ALREADY DEFECTIVE FROM MANUFACTURER AND 90.00 FOR THE PURGE VALVE THESE CHARGES ACCORDING TO KIA DEALERSHIP INCLUDE LABOR. ALREADY LOSING THE 82.00 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC. MY CAR HAS ONLY 57493 MILES WITHIN THE 4 YEARS I HAVE HAD IT. I HAVE HAD TO ALSO HAD THE AIR BAG MODULE CONTROL REPLACED THAT HAD BEEN DEFECTIVE FROM MANUFACTURER ON 6/21/01 AND CONTINUE TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BUT MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THUS I HAVE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER DEFECTIVE ISSUE FROM KIA, WHICH WAS OF NO CHARGE THE FIRST TIME BUT USED MY WARRANTY?*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1613Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was purchased on 20000513. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: COURTSEY KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 702-567-8000 . DEALER'S CITY: HENDERSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 89014 .
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KIA SPECTRA 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10071094

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2003.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . THE OIL PAN PLUG FELL OFF OF THE OIL PAN AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF IT UNTIL I HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE AT LEAST 20 MILES. I HAD TO PAY FOR A TOW TO THE KIA DEALER, EVENTHOUGH, I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.(5 YRS OR 50,000 MILES) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT IT STILL LEAKING OIL AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. I DID BUY THE VEHICLE USED THREE WEEKS AGO AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS..Mileage was 39044 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1610Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in KANSAS CITY, MO. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Air Bags Report #10088414

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2000.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR. FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD IT'S THE CLOCK SPRING,SECOND TIME IT WAS THE AIR BAG MODULE ,THIRD TIME I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CLOCKY SPRING MODULE AGAIN.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1819 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1611Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in FAIR LAWN, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000628. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH OF PARAMUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 201-845-0700 . DEALER'S CITY: PARAMUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07652 .
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KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan Report #10088421

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2003.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . ENGINE OVERHEATS A LOT.WHEN I START THE CAR AT TIME SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER NEAT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AC LINE FROZEN . COOLING FAN NOT WORKING. FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED JUNCTION BLOCK, SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED THE WATER PUMP,,,GASKET AND THIRD TIME THEY REPLACED THE RELAY....REPLACED COOLING FAN. *AK.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in FAIR LAWN, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan Report #10088423

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2003.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . ENGINE OVERHEATS A LOT.WHEN I START THE CAR AT TIME SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER NEAT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AC LINE FROZEN . COOLING FAN NOT WORKING. FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED JUNCTION BLOCK, SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED THE WATER PUMP,,,GASKET AND THIRD TIME THEY REPLACED THE RELAY....REPLACED COOLING FAN. *AK.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 29284 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1611Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in FAIR LAWN, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000628. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH OF PARAMUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 201-845-0700 . DEALER'S CITY: PARAMUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07652 .
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KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Report #10088426

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 13, 2001.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST AND MUFFLER. LOTS OF NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR.THEY REPLACED THE SILENCER THE FIRST TIME, GASKET-EXHAUST PIPE, THE SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED THE SILENNER,,GASKET-EXHAUST PIPE, NUTS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12126 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1611Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in FAIR LAWN, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000628. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH OF PARAMUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 201-845-0700 . DEALER'S CITY: PARAMUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07652 .
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KIA SPECTRA Parking Brake

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Parking Brake Report #10088429

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 14, 2000.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with PARKING BRAKE . BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND FEEL LOW, CAR TOOK TIME TO STOP WHEN BRAKING. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE BRAKE AT THE FIRST TIME. SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED THE SWITCH .STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THAT NOISE AT THE MOMENT. ON AUGUST 2000 I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55MPH AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE WEATHERSTRIP JUST FEW INSIDE THE CAR AND IT LOOKS JUST LI A SNAKE AND I ALMOST CRASH. THE CAR HAD 1729 MILEAGE.FOLOWING WEEK THE REAR DOOR WINDSHIELD TRIM CAME OFF.THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WON'T WORK BECAUSE OF A CUT WIRE.EVERYTHING IN THIS CAR IS FALLING APART.I DIDN'T EXPECT A NEW CAR TO BE LIKE THAT.I FEEL SO UNSAFE IN THIS CAR SPECIALLY THE SMOKE THAT COMING FROM UNDER MY STEERING WHEEL AT TIMES.PLEAS HELP ME BEFOE I GET KILLED IN THIS UNSAFE CAR.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1729 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1611Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in FAIR LAWN, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000628. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH OF PARAMUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 201-845-0700 . DEALER'S CITY: PARAMUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07652 .
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KIA SPECTRA Steering Column

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Steering Column Report #10127262

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2005.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:COLUMN . MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2000 KIA SPECTRA WHEN THE CLAM SHELL (STEERING COLUMN COVER) CAME APART WHILE SHE WAS MAKING A TURN. THE TOP PIECE PULL A WIRE LOOSE CAUSING THE AIR BAG INDICATOR TO COME ON, AND IT ALSO PREVENTED HER FROM COMPLETING THE TURN THAT SHE WAS TRYING TO MAKE. SHE EVENTUALLY HAD TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. WE HAD JUST PICKED UP THE CAR THAT SAME DAY FROM HAVING THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SERVICED AND THE RADIO REPLACED (2ND TIME FOR THE RADIO), AND THEN THE SERVICE MANAGER AND TECH CAME OUT TO OUR HOUSE AFTER MY WIFE FINALLY WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME. WE WERE GOING TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER BUT IT WAS TOO LATE IN THE DAY SO THEY CAME OVER AND DROVE IT BACK THEMSELVES. SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER OUR EXTENDED WARRENTEE WHICH WAS STILL IN FORCE AT THE TIME. I ALSO RENTED A CAR FOR THE 3 DAYS THAT THEY HAD OUR CAR, AND THAT TOO WAS NOT TO BE COVERED. HE SAID THAT I COULD TAPE IT UP AND IT SHOULD BE FINE IF I DID NOT WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY. THE SERVICE MANAGER ALSO SAID THAT MOST AUTOMOBILES HAD THIS PART ATTACHED WITH SCREWS HOLDING THE 2 PIECES TOGETHER, BUT THIS ONE HAD ONLY PUSH TABS AND THE SAME PROBLEM COULD EVENTUALLY HAPPEN WITH THE REPLACED PART. THAT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND TO ME IS POOR WORKMANSHIP, AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO TAPE UP MY CAR AND OR PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT IS THE MANUFACTURERS FAULT. ALSO, IF THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR, IT MIGHT HAPPEN TO THE OTHERS AS WELL, AT LEAST THE OTHER 2000 KIA SPECTRAS. RIGHT NOW, I DO HAVE TAPE HOLDING IT TOGETHER, AND I INTEND ON GETTING IT REPLACED, BUT ACTUALLY I DON'T WANT TO REPLACE IT WITH THE SAME THING IS IT COULD OCCUR AGAIN. (I'VE HAD THE CAR EXACTLY 5 YEARS WITH 50,000 MILE ON IT.).Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000627. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: TOM WOOD KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 317-297-2444 . DEALER'S CITY: INDIANAPOLIS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IN.
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KIA SPECTRA Power Train Automatic Transmission

KIA SPECTRA 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10138590

KIA SPECTRA 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2005.KIA SPECTRA 2000, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION HOUSING EXPLODED,COMPANY REFUSES TO BACK WARRANTY. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52670 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFB1613Y5. Kia Spectra 2000 problem was reported in WEST MANSFIELD, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001020. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: JEFF WYLER KIA . DEALER'S CITY: SPRINGFIELD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH.
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