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KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10156564

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A STOP DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, LET OFF AND PRESSED AGAIN, THE VEHICLE THEN SURGED FORWARD, AND THIS CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. SEATBELTS WERE IN USE AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS NO POLICE ON SCENE AND A REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER; UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 650 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE122165. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in VENTURA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060415. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CROWN KIA . DEALER'S CITY: VENTURA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 93003 .
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10158728

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . ON THE AFTERNOON OF THE 25TH DAY OF MAY IN THE YEAR 2006, MY WIFE AND MYSELF WERE DRIVING DOWN I-5 SB TO MAMC FOR HER HOSPITAL APPT. WE WERE THEN INVOLVED IN A MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT OFF NEXT TO THE OFF RAMP OF EXIT 123. WE TRIED TO SLOW DOWN IN TIME BEFORE NOTICING THE JUST WRECKED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US AND MY ABS IN MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA SX DID NOT ENGAGE, MY TIRES THEN LOCKED UP AND I SKIDDED AND SLID INTO THE STOPPED VEHICLE. WE HIT THEM DOING APPROX. 35-45 MPH AND SMASHED IN THE FRONT OF OUR CAR. AT THAT TIME MY AIRBAGS (BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER) DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE HAS BEEN NO CORRECTIVE ACTION FROM THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 223 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, WA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060518. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CARPROS KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 253-671-2400 . DEALER'S CITY: TACOMA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98409 .
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10158728

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . ON THE AFTERNOON OF THE 25TH DAY OF MAY IN THE YEAR 2006, MY WIFE AND MYSELF WERE DRIVING DOWN I-5 SB TO MAMC FOR HER HOSPITAL APPT. WE WERE THEN INVOLVED IN A MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT OFF NEXT TO THE OFF RAMP OF EXIT 123. WE TRIED TO SLOW DOWN IN TIME BEFORE NOTICING THE JUST WRECKED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US AND MY ABS IN MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA SX DID NOT ENGAGE, MY TIRES THEN LOCKED UP AND I SKIDDED AND SLID INTO THE STOPPED VEHICLE. WE HIT THEM DOING APPROX. 35-45 MPH AND SMASHED IN THE FRONT OF OUR CAR. AT THAT TIME MY AIRBAGS (BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER) DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE HAS BEEN NO CORRECTIVE ACTION FROM THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 223 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, WA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060518. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CARPROS KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 253-671-2400 . DEALER'S CITY: TACOMA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98409 .
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KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10159154

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAD STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WAS A FULL FRONT TO REAR INCIDENT. THERE WAS PRE IMPACT BRAKING, THE WHEELS LOCKED UP ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO SKID INTO THE REAR OF THE STOPPED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR AND IS AWAITING INSPECTION. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 224 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, WA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060518. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KIA CAR PROS . DEALER'S CITY: TACOMA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98402 .
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10159154

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAD STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WAS A FULL FRONT TO REAR INCIDENT. THERE WAS PRE IMPACT BRAKING, THE WHEELS LOCKED UP ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO SKID INTO THE REAR OF THE STOPPED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR AND IS AWAITING INSPECTION. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 224 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, WA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060518. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KIA CAR PROS . DEALER'S CITY: TACOMA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98402 .
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KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10159357

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . I WAS COMING TO A STOP, DEPRESSING MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, FAILING TO STOP MY CAR. I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN, THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD AND THEN CAME TO A STOP. THIS HAPPENED TWICE TODAY, NEITHER TIME CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, BUT CAME CLOSE TO HITTING A HOUSE AND A GAS STATION. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121X65. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in HARBOR SPRINGS, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060402. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. DEALER'S NAME: WILLIAMS KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 231-946-1111 . DEALER'S CITY: TRAVERSE CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 49685 .
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KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10167722

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . MY KIA WAS BOUGHT 7/8/2006 AND 8 WEEKS LATER THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE GOING UP A HILL I CHECKED THE OIL AND THE DIP STICK DIDN'T HAVE A DROP OF OIL ON IT. I RUBBED MY HAND ON IT AND THERE WAS NOTHING ON MY HAND. THIS HAPPENED ON 09/04/2006(LABOR DAY). THE CAR LOT WAS CLOSED SO I WENT TO BUY OIL I PUT 1 QUART IN IT STILL SHOWED NO OIL, THE 2ND QUART MADE IT REACH THE DIP STICK. THE OIL LIGHT NEVER STAYED ON, WHICH WAS A PROBLEM ALSO. I TOOK THE CAR IN THE NEXT DAY AND FOUND OUT THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS BROKEN AND OIL WAS LEAKING OUT EXTREMELY BAD. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 2200 MILES ON IT. WHEN YOU BUY A BRAND NEW CAR OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR YOU EXPECT NOT TO HAVE THESE MAJOR PROBLEMS. I PERSONALLY THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE GIVEN ME ANOTHER CAR. BECAUSE WHOSE TO SAY THAT THIS HASN'T CAUSED OTHER PROBLEMS. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER KIA. I CAN'T TRADE IT IN BECAUSE I WILL LOOSE MONEY. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060708. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: DOMINION SOUTHPARK . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8045243500 . DEALER'S CITY: COLONIAL HEIGHTS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 23834 .
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KIA SPECTRA Vehicle Speed Control

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10170961

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT WITH BRAKE PRESSURE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE, AND LURCHED BACKWARDS, CRASHING INTO A TREE STUMP WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, AND THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED, AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP TO AWAIT INSPECTION BY THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121465. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in JAMISON, PA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060405. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: GATEWAY KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-491-1400 . DEALER'S CITY: WARRINGTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10172493

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 05, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. FOUR OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR TO MODERATE SEATBELT INJURIES. ALL THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THERE WERE NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A STORAGE LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND SENT AN INSPECTOR TO INVESTIGATE. THE INSPECTOR DETERMINED THAT A COPY OF THE INVESTIGATION REPORT COULD BE RELEASED. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 4 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNASE121565. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in WAYNESBURG, KY. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060805. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KIA .
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KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Report #10175599

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 24, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AS WELL. THIS HAD OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. UPDATED 02/12/07. *JB.Mileage was 700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE161065. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in BEVERLY HILLS, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060814. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CITRUS KIA . DEALER'S CITY: CRYSTAL RIVER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10176710

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 27, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I WAS DRIVING MY KIA SPECTRA 2006 KNAFE12166522XXXX AND WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF THE ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON MY ENGINE DIED. I WAS STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY NEAR CLINTON, NJ. KIA REFUSES TO HONOR THE 10 YEAR/100.000 MILE WARRANTY STATING THE REASON IS MY FAULT DUE TO LACK OF TRANSMISSION FLUID ETC ??? I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND TIRES ON THIS CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN JAN 06. IN AN ACCIDENT PRIOR TO THIS THE AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121665. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060128. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KEYSTONE DODGE INC . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 610 791 1900 . DEALER'S CITY: ALLENTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 18103 .
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10177332

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 02-04-06 HE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH A 2006 KIA SPECTRA IT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHEN THE C ONSUMER'S V EHICLE WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT WHICH TIME THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE THEN SWERVED TO AVOID THE OTHER VEHICLE AND VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD INTO THE BUSHES. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEREWAS A POLICE REPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING A RENTAL CAR.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1832 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE122765. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LOS ANGLES, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Frontal Report #10178949

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN HER 2006 KIA SPECTRA THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT A FACTOR, NEITHER WAS THE WEIGHT OF THE PASSENGER. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO RAN THE VEHICLE THROUGH DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND CONCLUDED THAT THE AIRBAG WORKED. THE DEALER HAS TOLD THE CONTACT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2800. *JB UPDATED 03/02/07. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE122265. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in ORLAND, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CORNING FORD MERCURY & KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 530-824-5434 . DEALER'S CITY: CORNING . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AL.
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10180653

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 21, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . CAR WAS STRUCK ON DRIVER SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE BEING SPUN IN FRONT OF THE DUMP TRUCK WHICH MADE THE FIRST IMPACT. CAR WAS STRUCK ON SEVERAL POINTS OF IMPACTS INCLUDING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR, AND FRONT QUARTER PANEL. THE HARDEST IMPACT BEING DIRECTLY ON THE SIDE DOOR, WITH ENOUGH IMPACT TO COMPLETELY PUSH THE DOOR INSIDE OF THE DOOR FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. EMT'S STATEMENT DESCRIBED THIS TO ME WHEN THEY WERE DESCRIBING THEY HAD TO USE THE JAWS OF LIFE TO FREE MY WIFE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING THIS ENTIRE CRASH. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH 8 AIR BAGS OF WHICH THREE ARE ON SIDE IMPACT SPECIFIC ON EACH SIDE. *NM.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121265. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in NEW HOLLAND, OH. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060422. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CHESROWN OLDSMOBILE . DEALER'S CITY: COLUMBUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43229 .
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10182148

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*- WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN A 2006 KIA SPECTRA AT 45 MPH THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE STATING THAT HE HEARD A CRACKING SOUND AT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSEDE IT TO FALL DOWN A 10 FT EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE IN BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WASN'T ANY PRIOR WARNING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 16000. THE CONTACT COULD PROVIDE COPY OF POLICE REPORT AS WELL AS PICTURES OF VEHICLE. THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121365. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in NEWPORT, TN. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060827. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10183235

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER HAD REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER, AND CHANGED THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT, WHICH HAD NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE, AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE A PASSENGER WAS IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1600.*AK THE AIR BAG SENSOR DIDN'T RECONIZE THE CONSUMERS WIFE AS AN ADULT. UPDATED 03/22/07. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121465. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in NORTHPORT, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20061130. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: WILLIAMS KIA .
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KIA SPECTRA Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Report #10184738

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY . ON MARCH 10, 2007, AT APPROXIMATELY 4:45 PM, MY WIFE AND I WITNESSED A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT ON RED BLUFF BETWEEN KIRBY AND BAY AREA BLVD IN PASADENA TEXAS. THE VEHICLE WAS WILDLY OUT OF CONTROL AND EVENTUALLY LANDED UPSIDE DOWN IN A DITCH ON THE LEFT HAD SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER SAID THE CAR WENT "CRAZY." I EXAMINED THE CAR AND NOTICED THE LEFT TIE ROD END WAS SHEARED OFF WHERE IT ENTERS THE TIE ROD ITSELF. THE LEFT STRUT WAS ALSO RIPPED OUT OF THE BODY OF THE CAR. IT IS MY OPINION, THE ROD WAS SHEARED WHEN THE CAR HIT A POT HOLE OR THE LEFT CURB. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND WAS VERY LUCKY TO ESCAPE WITH BUMPS AND BRUISES. THE VEHICLE WAS A KIA. I DID NOT ASK THE YEAR OR MODEL, BUT I THINK IT WAS A SPECTRA. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in SEABROOK, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10185166

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN AN ADULT WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THERE WAS NO ADULT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS OFF. THE LIGHT SHOULD BE WORKING THE OPPOSITE OF *AKTHE CURRENT FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2447 . THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC DUPLICATE DTHE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2584.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2447 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121575. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in WESLEY CHAPEL, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20070208. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CENTURY KIA . DEALER'S CITY: WESLEY CHAPEL . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10186076

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 22, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WAS DRIVING A LOANER CAR 2006 KIA SPECTRA WHEN SOMEONE WAS DRIVING AN OLDER MODEL GRAND MARQUIS TURNED INFRONT OF ME AND I HIT HER SMACK DAB INT HE MIDDLE OF HER PASSENGER SIDE DOORS AND OUR AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 4 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13638 miles. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in DELTA, OH. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TAYLOR KIA .
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KIA SPECTRA Structure Body

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Structure Body Report #10187232

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM DEALER IN 2/06, BROUGHT REGULARLY TO DEALER FOR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY/MAINTENANCE WORK. THIS YEAR VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER BECAUSE AT TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND SOUNDED AS IF THE GAS WAS BEING APPLIED AT THE SAME TIME. DEALER ASSURED THIS WAS THE ABS KICKING IN , AND ALL WAS WELL. THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF OURS WAS HIT, AND ACCIDENT REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN RETURNED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE PAINT WAS COMING OFF THE CAR BELOW BOTH REAR DOORS ON BOTH SIDES, WE WERE TOLD THIS WAS DUE TO SALT AND SAND. HOWEVER THERE WAS NO OTHER PART OF THE VEHICLE EFFECTED, AND WE SAW THAT ON THE 2007 SPECTRA THERE HAS BEEN A GUARD ADDED TO ENSURE THAT THIS DID NOT OCCUR ON THE 2007 SPECTRA. HOWEVER WE WERE TOLD THAT THE WARRANTY DID NOT APPLY BECAUSE WE LIVED IN A SALT AND SAND STATE. THEREFORE, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS WASHED WEEKLY, IN LESS THAN A YEAR ,IT WILL SIMPLY CONTINUE TO RUST AND WE HAVE NO RECOURSE.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE122765. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in COLD BROOK, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: COOPER KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 3157366660 . DEALER'S CITY: NEW HARTFORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Structure Report #10188442

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 02, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . ON MARCH 2, 2007, WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA-5 AT HIGH SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD MOLDING BLEW OUT OF THE TRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I CAME CLOSE TO HAVING AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT SCARED ME BEYOND WORDS. I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ORDERED AND REPLACED THE MOLDING WITH NEW PARTS. THE DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST CAR THEY HAD REPLACED THIS MOLDING ON. LAST WEEK, APRIL 8, 2007 THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING POPPED OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE MOLDING IS STILL IN PLACE ALONG THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. THE DEALER HAS ORDERED A NEW PART. I EXPECT TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AGAIN NEXT WEEK. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE161165. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060716. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BILL BRYAN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 3523651228 . DEALER'S CITY: LEESBURG . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 34748 .
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KIA SPECTRA Other

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Other Report #10188442

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 02, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with OTHER . ON MARCH 2, 2007, WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA-5 AT HIGH SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD MOLDING BLEW OUT OF THE TRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I CAME CLOSE TO HAVING AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT SCARED ME BEYOND WORDS. I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ORDERED AND REPLACED THE MOLDING WITH NEW PARTS. THE DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST CAR THEY HAD REPLACED THIS MOLDING ON. LAST WEEK, APRIL 8, 2007 THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING POPPED OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE MOLDING IS STILL IN PLACE ALONG THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. THE DEALER HAS ORDERED A NEW PART. I EXPECT TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AGAIN NEXT WEEK. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE161165. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060716. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BILL BRYAN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 3523651228 . DEALER'S CITY: LEESBURG . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 34748 .
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KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Report #10194183

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 24, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC . I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE DOING ABOUT 65 MPH BOTH TIMES THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED AND THE CAR CAME TO A STOP ON THE HIGHWAY. SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM MY LEFT REAR TIRE, AND WHEN THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SHOWED UP IT TOOK HIM A GOOD 15 MINUTES TO GET THE BRAKES UNSTUCK. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3020 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in SWANTON, VT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20070528. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BERLIN CITY CAR CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 802-864-3905 . DEALER'S CITY: WILLISTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VT. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 05495 .
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10196265

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND FLIPPED OVER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE RAINY AND MUDDY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES ALONG WITH CUTS AND SCRATCHES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED IN THE FRONT BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. UPDATED 09/05/07 *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121265. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in KANNAPOLIS, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060726. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB KING KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 336-724-2861 . DEALER'S CITY: WINSTON SALEM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC.
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KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10201552

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 2006 KIA SPECTRA WITH STALLING PROBLEMS CUSTOMER STATES THAT SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE CAR STALLING**CC THE CONSUMER STATED ON AUGUST 7, 2007 THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR MAINTENANCE. A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THE MAINTENANCE THE CONSUMER STATED A VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL LANE CHANGE THE CONSUMER STATED THE WHEEL FROZE AND WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE CONSUMER COLLIDED WITH THE FREEWAY DIVIDER AND SUFFERED INJURIES AND EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WOULD LIKE THIS EVENT INVESTIGATED. THE CONSUMER THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, THERE WERE SEVERAL LIGHTS THAT APPEARED ON THE DASH. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE122865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in SUN VALLEY, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Structure Body Bumpers

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Structure Body Bumpers Report #10202180

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2006.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF THE CURB WAS HIGHER THAN THE FRONT BUMPER, THE FRONT BUMPER COULD POSSIBLY FALL OFF IF IT HIT THE CURB. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 13,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE161065. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in FORT PIERCE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060829. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VERO BEACH KIA .
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KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10206534

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RPM'S WOULD INCREASE RAPIDLY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE. SHE HAD TO CONTINUALLY APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY STOP. OCCASIONALLY, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, IT WOULD DRIFT WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ECU. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 14,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121265. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in TROY, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060703. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. DEALER'S NAME: COURTESY KIA .
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Side/window

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Side/window Report #10208740

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 07, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA HATCHBACK WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE E-BRAKE ON, BOTH FRONT DOORS WERE OPEN AND THE CAR WAS RUNNING, I SAT IN THE CAR AND CLOSED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE SEAT AND SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS WENT OFF, HITTING ME. I CONTACTED KIA IMMEDIATELY TO FILE A COMPLAINT, HAD THE CAR TOWED TO KIA WHERE THEY EXAMINED IT. I TOLD KIA I WANTED THE CAR REPLACED, WE JUST BOUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR. THE CAR IS TORN UP INSIDE FROM THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYING AND I'M AFRAID THE SYSTEM WILL MALFUNCTION AGAIN. ON 11/12/07 THEY CALLED AND SAID THAT THE COMPUTER REGISTERED THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN IN A COLLISION AND THEREFORE THEY WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE CAR. THE CAR WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT AND DOES NOT HAVE A DENT ON IT PLUS I HAVE A WITNESS THAT WAS STANDING OUTSIDE THE OPENED PASSENGER DOOR WHEN IT HAPPENED. I'M AFRAID TO PUT MY CHILDREN IN THIS CAR FOR FEAR THAT THE OTHER AIR BAGS WILL DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY AND INJURE OR KILL THEM. THIS HAS AFFECTED MY HEARING AND MY NECK HAS BEEN HURTING, KIA HASN'T EVEN CALLED TO SEE IF I WAS OK. I'M CALLING A LAWYER TOMORROW MORNING BUT SOMEONE NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE AND RUN SOME TESTS WHILE CLOSING THE DOORS. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN KIA. THEY SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IF THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HAZARDOUS DEFECTS! *TR.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE162765. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in HESPERIA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060218. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HIGH DESERT KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-241-0259 . DEALER'S CITY: VICTORVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92393 .
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10212118

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 03, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN HIS 125 POUND SPOUSE IS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THIS INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN A CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KIA ISSUE AND IS BEING CORRECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,100 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 03/14/08. *LJ.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE161965. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, DE. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20061214. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MARTIN KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 302-738-5200 . DEALER'S CITY: NEWARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: DE. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 19711 .
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KIA SPECTRA Steering

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Steering Report #10212786

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 09, 2007.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE DEALER STATED ON FOUR TO FIVE OCCASIONS, THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THEY FAILED TO STATE WHAT WAS REPAIRED AND DID NOT PROVIDE AN INVOICE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES TO WEAR AT 10,000 MILES. THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FIVE THIRTY SECONDS OF TREAD REMAINING ON THE TIRES. THE NORMAL MILEAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES SHOULD NOT BE BEFORE 40,000 MILES. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT THE TIRES SHOULD BE ROTATED AT 7,500 MILES. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FUEL TYPE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 4,550..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4550 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE161565. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in WICHITA, KS. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20070505. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MIKE STEVENS KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 3166522155 . DEALER'S CITY: WICHITA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: KS. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 67207 .
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KIA SPECTRA Structure

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Structure Report #10222131

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 23, 2008.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with STRUCTURE . THEIR IS STANDING WATER INSIDE THE DASH I BELIEVE. YOU CAN SMELL STAGNATE WATER . ON WARM DAYS CAR WILL STEAM UP ON INSIDE OF WINDOWS. YOU CAN ALSO HEAR IT MOVING AROUND. SEEMS TO BE QUITE A BIT OF WATER. *TR.Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LYNCHBURG, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20070926. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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KIA SPECTRA Structure Body

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Structure Body Report #10222131

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 23, 2008.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . THEIR IS STANDING WATER INSIDE THE DASH I BELIEVE. YOU CAN SMELL STAGNATE WATER . ON WARM DAYS CAR WILL STEAM UP ON INSIDE OF WINDOWS. YOU CAN ALSO HEAR IT MOVING AROUND. SEEMS TO BE QUITE A BIT OF WATER. *TR.Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LYNCHBURG, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20070926. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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KIA SPECTRA Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator Report #10234952

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2008.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR . THE ALTERNATOR ON MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA EX WENT OUT WITH WARNING AND THE CALL STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. MY COUSIN AND I WERE STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 3.5 HOURS BEFORE HELP ARRIVED. BOTH OF US WERE SUNBURNED AND I AM A HEART PATIENT, WHO SUFFERED FROM HEAT EXHAUSTION AND DEHYDRATION ON THIS DAY. KIA DID NOT HONOR THE 10 YEAR OR 100,000 WARRANTY. MY CAR ONLY HAVE 76,000 MILES. PAID NEARLY $400 FOR A REBUILT ALTERNATOR. CAUSED GREAT HARDSHIP AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OVER THIS ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 76321 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121465. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in MARIANNA, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Frontal

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Frontal Report #10235861

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2008.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . I HAD A NEAR-FRONTAL CRASH IN MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA IN WHICH THE FRONT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SPEED AT TIME OF CRASH IS ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN 40-50 MPH. THE FRONT-LEFT PART OF MY HOOD WAS STRUCK BY A TURNING VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG IN THE OTHER VEHICLE DID DEPLOY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25600 miles. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Frontal Report #10250342

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2008.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A ROCK. ONLY THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP AND THE CRASH WAS REPORTED TO HER INSURANCE AGENCY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES AND CUTS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000. UPDATED 01-26-09 *BF UPDATED 01/26/09. 8JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121165. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in KAMUELA, HI. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Spectra 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Power Train Manual Transmission

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10283135

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2009.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . MY CLUTCH STARTED SLIPPING AROUND 36000 MILES. I HADN'T THOUGHT ANYTHING ABOUT IT AT FIRST, THINKING IT WAS MY IMAGINATION AS I HAD THE CAR ONLY 3 YEARS. (2006 KIA SPECTRA5. I PURCHASED IT AT THE END OF NOVEMBER 2006 WITH 7 MILES ON IT.). WELL, 4000 MILES LATER I AM TOLD IT NEEDS THE ENTIRE CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL REPLACED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANUAL CARS FOR YEARS. THE WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT ($1300) EVEN THOUGH IT IS 10 YR/100000 MILES AS THEY CONSIDER THE CLUTCH "A WEAR ITEM". I TRIED TO ARGUE WITH THE DEALER THAT IT WASN'T WEAR AFTER JUST 3 YEARS. I TRIED TO COMPLAIN TO CORPORATE BUT THE NUMBER IS BOGUS (800-333-4541). I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT TIRES TWICE IN 3 YEARS. GOOD YEAR EAGLES AND THE BRAKES TWICE. IT IS A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. *TR.Mileage was 36000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE161465. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in EASTON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Structure

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Structure Report #10287065

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2009.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with STRUCTURE . I GOT A NEW CAR LAST WEEK.. HAD ALL THE BRAKES AND FLUIDS, ETC. CHECKED AND FIXED. PICKED IT UP FRIDAY. DROVE TO WORK THEN WAS LEAVING WORK WHEN MY FOOT GOT STUCK BETWEEN THE GAS AND BRAKE COULDN'T GET IT OUT WHEN I HIT A TRUCK IT CAME LOOSE. I VERY LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. I HAVE MARKS ON TOP AND THE SIDE OF MY FOOT. I REALLY THINK IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE THE BRAKE AND GAS ARE WAY TO CLOSE TOGETHER. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121X65. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in DENVER, NC. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Side/window

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Side/window Report #10315696

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2009.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . TL*THE DRIVER OWNED A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, HIT A GUARD RAIL, ROLLED OVER INTO DRAINAGE DITCH AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES AND EXPIRED IN THE HOSPITAL TWO DAYS LATER FOLLOWING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACTS LAWYER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND A FORENSIC ENGINEER WHO LATER DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. BOTH THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 04/22/10 *BF RECEIVED PICTURES. UPDATED 09/13/10.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121465. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10315696

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2009.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE DRIVER OWNED A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, HIT A GUARD RAIL, ROLLED OVER INTO DRAINAGE DITCH AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES AND EXPIRED IN THE HOSPITAL TWO DAYS LATER FOLLOWING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACTS LAWYER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND A FORENSIC ENGINEER WHO LATER DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. BOTH THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 04/22/10 *BF RECEIVED PICTURES. UPDATED 09/13/10.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121465. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Gasoline

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10328164

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 29, 2010.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . I DROVE MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA TO WORK 8:45 AM PARKED. AT 6PM I GOT INTO MY CAR TO COME HOME AND AS I WAS PULLING OUT HEARD SCRAPING NOISE UNDER THE CAR. I PULLED BACK INTO PARKING SPACE & GOT OUT TO LOOK UNDER MY CAR; BOTH METAL STRAPS THAT SECURE THE GAS TANK WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND SCRAPING ON THE GROUND. MY GAS TANK WAS HANGING TO THE SIDE NOTHING WAS HOLDING THE GAS TANK TO THE CAR AT THIS POINT BUT THE FUEL LINE. *TR.Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121265. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in BOONSBORO, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Vehicle Speed Control

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10332340

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 03, 2010.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2006 KIA SPECTRA...THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE WHEN THE BRAKE IS DEPRESSED AND/OR THE CRUISE IS TURNED OFF. *TR.Mileage was 44112 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121465. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in GEORGETOWN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Gasoline

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10355282

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2010.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 2006 KIA SPECTRA WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE OFF AND LET THE GAS TANK FALL ON THE ROAD. THE STRAPS RUSTED OFF. THE CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD.THE TANK HIT ON THE ROAD AND BROKE OPEN SPILLING GAS ON ROAD. CONTACTED KIA DEALER I WAS INFORMED THAT IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. *TR.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121365. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in MADISON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Suspension Front

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Suspension Front Report #10402800

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2009.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . TL*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. THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE FRONT STRUT, BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,896 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,426. .Mileage was 59896 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121765. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in VERNON, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10404354

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 07, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . MY BROTHER WAS IN A AUTOMOTIVE ACCIDENT. HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE MEDIAN, HIS BRAKES STOP WORKING AND HIS AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THIS IS ALL STATED IN HIS POLICE REPORT. HE WAS AIR LIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE DOCTORS INFORM THE FAMILY HE BROKE BOTH HIS LEGS AND ARMS. HE HAD TO HAVE AN OPERATION IN HIS SKULL TO RELIEVE PRESSURE IN HIS BRAIN. AS OF NOW NOTHING HAS BEEN CORRECT..Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 128000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121765. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 80 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Tires

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Tires Report #10407504

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2010.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES . TL*THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE TIRE BRAND WAS KELLY CHARGER GT AND THE TIRE SIZE WAS P205/50/R16 (NA). THE DOT WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED PREMATURE WEAR ON THE TIRES AND TREAD SEPARATION. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,074. UPDATED 08/01/11*LJ THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM GOODYEAR STATING THE TIRE FAILURES WERE DUE TO ROAD HAZARDS. UPDATED 08/31/11.Mileage was 61074 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121965. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in BOARDMAN, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20071101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Spectra 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: TAYLOR KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 330-758-7281 . DEALER'S CITY: BOARDMAN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44512 .
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KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Gasoline

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10409361

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 29, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, HE HEARD A POPPING AND DRAGGING NOISE AND FOUND THAT ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS HAD FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS, STATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V256000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,334. .Mileage was 99334 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121065. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in SPARTA, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Other Storage Tank Assembly Mounting

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Fuel System, Other Storage Tank Assembly Mounting Report #10412283

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING . I WAS PUMPING GAS INTO MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA AND HEARD A METAL POP AND THOUGHT SOMEONE RAN OVER SOMETHING. AS I WAS DRIVING I WAS HEARING SOMETHING DRAG UNDER MY CAR. WHEN I PULLED OVER IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE GAS TANK STRAP WAS SUPER RUSTED AND HAD BUSTED. THE OTHER IS RUSTED TOO. SO I LOOK ONLINE TO FIND REPLACEMENT STRAPS AND FIND A RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO : 11V256000) DETAILING THAT THE GAS TANK STRAPS ARE LIABLE TO RUST AND COME OFF IF THEY WERE IN ANY NORTHERN STATES WHICH USE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT. SO I CALL KIA AND THEY SAY MY MODEL THOUGH IT IS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT. I ASK FOR CASE TO BE OPENED. AFTER THEM TELLING ME TO GO GET A DIAGNOSTIC FROM DEALERSHIP AND 6 DAYS LATER THEY DECLINE ME FOR ANY MORE CONSIDERATION. SO I HAVE A CAR WITH ONE BROKEN GAS TANK STRAP AND OTHER IS JUST AS RUSTED AND THE GAS TANK COULD FALL OFF AND CATCH ON FIRE CAUSING ME AND/OR OTHER PEOPLE BEHIND ME TO CATCH FIRE. IF THIS ISN'T A SAFETY HAZARD I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS. THE GAS TANK STRAPS SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN SO RUSTY FOR SUCH A NEW CAR. I'M IN TENNESSEE AND THE CAR HAD AN OWNER IN WISCONSIN WHO PUT THE MOST MILES ON IT. *TR.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121265. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in FRIENDSHIP, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Gasoline

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10426708

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . CALLED THE DEALERSHIP OF WHERE I BOUGHT MY KIA AT, COULDNT GET A HOLD OF THEM TO SET AN APPOINTMENT TO GO INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THE SERVICE DONE. I RECEIVED A LETTER ON JUNE 6TH, OF 2011, AND NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS SITUATION, AND OR TO STILL TO TAKE IT IN? OR... IM NOT SURE ON HOW TO HANDLE THIS SITUATION. *TR.Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in EDGEWOOD, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Structure Body

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Structure Body Report #10426708

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . CALLED THE DEALERSHIP OF WHERE I BOUGHT MY KIA AT, COULDNT GET A HOLD OF THEM TO SET AN APPOINTMENT TO GO INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THE SERVICE DONE. I RECEIVED A LETTER ON JUNE 6TH, OF 2011, AND NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS SITUATION, AND OR TO STILL TO TAKE IT IN? OR... IM NOT SURE ON HOW TO HANDLE THIS SITUATION. *TR.Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in EDGEWOOD, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Gasoline

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10429142

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . ABOUT THE END OF MARCH I NOTICED MY CAR WAS LEAKING GAS. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED BUT ITS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. I NEVER HIT ANYTHING SO I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THING COULD'VE HAPPENED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON KIA SPECTRA FUEL SYSTEMS BUT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED. IT WOULD BE NICE TO FIGURE OUT WHY IT ISN'T. *TR.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in SOLDOTNA, AK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10434025

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . THIS VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS AIR BAGS, BEING T-BONED BY A SEMI TRUCK AT 30 MPH NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES OF INTRUSION, AS WELL THE FRAME OF VEHICLE BETWEEN THE DOORS WAS TOUCHING THE DRIVER SEAT, BUT NONE OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS, OR PELVIC AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE122565. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in AURORA, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Latches/locks/linkages

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10440848

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT STATED HIS CHILD APPLIED THE SAFETY LOCK TO THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE SAFETY LOCK WAS APPLIED THE TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN ELECTRONICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. .Mileage was 47000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121565. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in CHESNEE, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Exterior Lighting

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10457377

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 06, 2012.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD LAMPS ON MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE IT'S PURCHASE IN 2006 BUT RECENTLY THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT WENT OUT AND I REPLACED THE BULB AND A WEEK OR SO LATER MY NEIGHBOR TOLD ME THE PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS OUT SO WHEN I PROCEEDED TO CHANGE THE BULB LIKE I DID WITH THE OTHER, I COULDN'T GET IT TO COME OUT, IT APPEARED TO BE FUSED TO THE PLASTIC CASING...WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT OUT AND REPLACED THE BULB I WENT TO TURN THE CAR ON TO CHECK THAT IT LIT UP I NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS HAD GONE OUT AND THE PASSENGERSIDE PARKING LIGHT...I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE BULBS AND ALL THE APPROPRIATE FUSES. I CAN NOT IMAGINE I AM THE FIRST TO HAVE THIS ISSUE. *TR.Mileage was 82000 miles. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10460752

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2012.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED AND THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE AIR BAG SENSOR AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121365. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LONDON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Electrical System

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Electrical System Report #10468049

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2012.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED. SUDDENLY WENT TO ZERO. INTERMITTENTLY WORKS. UNABLE TO DETERMINE SPEED OF VEHICLE AT RANDOM TIMES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 96000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in WEBSTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Electrical System Instrument Panel

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10468049

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2012.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED. SUDDENLY WENT TO ZERO. INTERMITTENTLY WORKS. UNABLE TO DETERMINE SPEED OF VEHICLE AT RANDOM TIMES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 96000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in WEBSTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10474247

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2012.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WAS DRIVING ON HWY 40 E APPROACHING EXIT 153 IN HEAVY RAINFALL. APPROXIMATELY 0.25 MILES FROM THE EXIT THE TRUCK ALREADY ON THE EXIT AHEAD OF ME BEGAN APPLYING ITS BRAKES. PRE-BRAKING MEASURES WERE TAKEN. THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND I COLLIDED WITH THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME AND FLEW FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD BEEN BRAKING THE ENTIRE TIME, BUT MY SEAT-BELT DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I SUFFERED BRUISING, SEVERE HEADACHES, AND MINOR CUTS AS A RESULT. INSURANCE DECLARED CAR AS TOTAL LOSS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121365. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in STATESVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Service Brakes Report #10474247

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2012.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . I WAS DRIVING ON HWY 40 E APPROACHING EXIT 153 IN HEAVY RAINFALL. APPROXIMATELY 0.25 MILES FROM THE EXIT THE TRUCK ALREADY ON THE EXIT AHEAD OF ME BEGAN APPLYING ITS BRAKES. PRE-BRAKING MEASURES WERE TAKEN. THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND I COLLIDED WITH THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME AND FLEW FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD BEEN BRAKING THE ENTIRE TIME, BUT MY SEAT-BELT DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I SUFFERED BRUISING, SEVERE HEADACHES, AND MINOR CUTS AS A RESULT. INSURANCE DECLARED CAR AS TOTAL LOSS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121365. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in STATESVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Seat Belts

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Seat Belts Report #10474247

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2012.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SEAT BELTS . I WAS DRIVING ON HWY 40 E APPROACHING EXIT 153 IN HEAVY RAINFALL. APPROXIMATELY 0.25 MILES FROM THE EXIT THE TRUCK ALREADY ON THE EXIT AHEAD OF ME BEGAN APPLYING ITS BRAKES. PRE-BRAKING MEASURES WERE TAKEN. THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND I COLLIDED WITH THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME AND FLEW FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD BEEN BRAKING THE ENTIRE TIME, BUT MY SEAT-BELT DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I SUFFERED BRUISING, SEVERE HEADACHES, AND MINOR CUTS AS A RESULT. INSURANCE DECLARED CAR AS TOTAL LOSS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121365. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in STATESVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10475227

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 18, 2012.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN EMAIL REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V244000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE) HOWEVER, THE RECALL ONLY PERTAINED TO THE RIO MODEL AND NOT THE SPECTRA MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121365. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LAWRENCE, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Frontal

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Frontal Report #10475604

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 17, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER VERY COLD WEATHER IN JANUARY 2011. WHEN WEATHER WARMED UP IN THE SPRING, THE LIGHT WENT OUT. JANUARY 2012 WHEN IT BECAME COLD AGAIN, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN. NOW THE LIGHT IS ON 99% OF THE TIME. IT RARELY EVER GOES OUT. THIS IS THE SAME THING THAT IS COVERED BY THE KIA OPTIMA 2006-2008 RECALL 12V014000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121565. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in KENNESAW, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10475604

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 17, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER VERY COLD WEATHER IN JANUARY 2011. WHEN WEATHER WARMED UP IN THE SPRING, THE LIGHT WENT OUT. JANUARY 2012 WHEN IT BECAME COLD AGAIN, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN. NOW THE LIGHT IS ON 99% OF THE TIME. IT RARELY EVER GOES OUT. THIS IS THE SAME THING THAT IS COVERED BY THE KIA OPTIMA 2006-2008 RECALL 12V014000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121565. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in KENNESAW, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10488607

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2012.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . DEALER STATES ISSUE WITH AIRBAG SENSOR MAT ON PASSENGER SIDE. SAME ISSUE AS RECALLED ON THE 2006 RIO. A SIMILAR SPEC SENSOR MAT IS INSTALLED ON THE SPECTRAS AS WELL AND THEREFORE A RECALL SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED ON THOSE MODELS AS WELL. FAILURE TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES BASED ON THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS OF VEHICLE IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AS THE AIRBAGS WOULD FAIL TO DEPLOY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 91000 miles. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in AKRON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Seat Belts

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Seat Belts Report #10503923

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HOUSING FELL APART AND WITH IT, THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE BUCKLE STOPPED WORKING. NO ABUSE OR MISUSE WAS INVOLVED. WE GOT INTO THE CAR ONE DAY, BUCKLED THE BUCKLE AND THE HOUSING FELL APART. IT WOULD STILL BUCKLE FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WON'T ACCEPT THE SEAT BELT ANYMORE SO WE HAD TO REPLACE THE BUCKLE WITH A USED PART FROM A JUNK YARD. I'VE READ THIS WITH A LOT OF KIA SPECTRAS, AND IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 104000 miles. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in MERIDIAN, MS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10513013

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT GOING NORTH TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION. THE OTHER PARTY FAILED TO YIELD GOING SOUTHEAST AT THE SAME INTERSECTION. I DID HIT THEIR VEHICLE, DODGE HEMI RAM 1500, HEAD ON THEIR RIGHT SIDE. THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN IN FACT ACCORDING TO EXPERTS, IT SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS TYPE OF ACCIDENT. NOT TO MENTION THIS IS THE SECOND COLLISION THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND THE AIRBAG HAS NEVER DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF THE AIRBAG NOT WORKING PROPERLY PRIOR TO THE INCIDENTS. DUE DO THIS, I OBTAINED A HEAD AND NECK INJURY AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in ORLANDO, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Structure Body

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Structure Body Report #10513013

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT GOING NORTH TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION. THE OTHER PARTY FAILED TO YIELD GOING SOUTHEAST AT THE SAME INTERSECTION. I DID HIT THEIR VEHICLE, DODGE HEMI RAM 1500, HEAD ON THEIR RIGHT SIDE. THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN IN FACT ACCORDING TO EXPERTS, IT SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS TYPE OF ACCIDENT. NOT TO MENTION THIS IS THE SECOND COLLISION THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND THE AIRBAG HAS NEVER DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF THE AIRBAG NOT WORKING PROPERLY PRIOR TO THE INCIDENTS. DUE DO THIS, I OBTAINED A HEAD AND NECK INJURY AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121865. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in ORLANDO, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10523528

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2012.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. SHOP SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH SENSOR UNDER SEAT WHICH IS PART OF THE RECALL IN THE RIO. COST ALMOST $2000 TO REPAIR AN KIA WON'T OVER IT. IF SOMETHING HAPPENS AIRBAG WON'T DEPLOY. THE SPECTRA SHOULD BE PART OF THE RECALL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in PORT CHESTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Seats

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Seats Report #10525221

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with SEATS . AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON, AND MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAULTY SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (ERROR CODE B1448 - OCS MAT DEFECTIVE), AND SAID THAT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (AT A COST OF $1,600). THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT FOR WHICH 06-08 KIA RIO'S WERE RECALLED (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V244000). THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE SIMILAR MODEL YEAR KIA SPECTRAS - THERE ARE A SIMILAR NUMBER OF NHTSA COMPLAINTS REGARDING AIRBAGS FOR THE 06 KIA SPECTRA AS 06 KIA RIO. PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED BY REPLACING THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WITH ONE FROM AN 04 KIA SPECTRA FROM AN AUTO SALVAGE YARD. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121565. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10525221

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON, AND MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAULTY SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (ERROR CODE B1448 - OCS MAT DEFECTIVE), AND SAID THAT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (AT A COST OF $1,600). THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT FOR WHICH 06-08 KIA RIO'S WERE RECALLED (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V244000). THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE SIMILAR MODEL YEAR KIA SPECTRAS - THERE ARE A SIMILAR NUMBER OF NHTSA COMPLAINTS REGARDING AIRBAGS FOR THE 06 KIA SPECTRA AS 06 KIA RIO. PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED BY REPLACING THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WITH ONE FROM AN 04 KIA SPECTRA FROM AN AUTO SALVAGE YARD. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121565. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10525221

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON, AND MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAULTY SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (ERROR CODE B1448 - OCS MAT DEFECTIVE), AND SAID THAT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (AT A COST OF $1,600). THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT FOR WHICH 06-08 KIA RIO'S WERE RECALLED (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V244000). THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE SIMILAR MODEL YEAR KIA SPECTRAS - THERE ARE A SIMILAR NUMBER OF NHTSA COMPLAINTS REGARDING AIRBAGS FOR THE 06 KIA SPECTRA AS 06 KIA RIO. PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED BY REPLACING THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WITH ONE FROM AN 04 KIA SPECTRA FROM AN AUTO SALVAGE YARD. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121565. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Gasoline

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10549264

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . ONE OF THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS HAS RUSTED INTO AND DRAGGING THE PAVEMENT. THIS WOULD CAUSE A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT, FIRE AND OR EXPLOSION IF TANK HAD HIT THE PAVEMENT AND RUBBED HOLE IN THE TANK. THE VEHICLE HAS NO OTHER RUST ON UNDERCARRIAGE. SAID VEHICLE HAS 92,893 MILES ON IT AND IS A 2006 MODEL YEAR. I BELIEVE STRAPS ARE MADE OF POOR QUALITY METAL AS THERE ARE NO OTHER RUST ISSUES WITH SAID VEHICLE! I THINK THAT THIS A SAFETY HAZARD AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED A KIA DEALER AND HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON SOME KIA'S IN THE NORTH FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. IF THEY KNEW OF THE PROBLEM THEY SHOULD HAVE RECALLED ALL OF THEM! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 92880 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNFAE121965. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields Report #10549264

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS . ONE OF THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS HAS RUSTED INTO AND DRAGGING THE PAVEMENT. THIS WOULD CAUSE A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT, FIRE AND OR EXPLOSION IF TANK HAD HIT THE PAVEMENT AND RUBBED HOLE IN THE TANK. THE VEHICLE HAS NO OTHER RUST ON UNDERCARRIAGE. SAID VEHICLE HAS 92,893 MILES ON IT AND IS A 2006 MODEL YEAR. I BELIEVE STRAPS ARE MADE OF POOR QUALITY METAL AS THERE ARE NO OTHER RUST ISSUES WITH SAID VEHICLE! I THINK THAT THIS A SAFETY HAZARD AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED A KIA DEALER AND HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON SOME KIA'S IN THE NORTH FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. IF THEY KNEW OF THE PROBLEM THEY SHOULD HAVE RECALLED ALL OF THEM! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 92880 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNFAE121965. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Blower

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Blower Report #10555553

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE HEATER TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 153,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 153000 miles. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10556219

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 09, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIR BAG LIGHT ON DRIVER SIDE TURNED ON? IT GOES ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY, DEALERSHIP WANTS UNREASONABLE REPAIR COST FOR SUCH. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT IN ELECTRICAL WARNING SYSTEM. A RECALL TO REPAIR SHOULD BE ISSUED. KIA CUSTOMERS ARE RAISING THIS ISSUE AND WE ARE NOT BEING HEARD? DO WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR A TRAGIC INCIDENT TO HAVE YOUR ORGANIZATION DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS? *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE162665. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Visibility Defroster/defogger System

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Report #10558034

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE AND THE HEAT BLOWER WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO DEFROST THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BECAUSE THE HEAT BLOWER WAS INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE HEAT BLOWER WIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 118000 miles. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in MENOMONIE, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA Exterior Lighting

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10563941

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 07, 2011.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I HAVE A KIA SPECTRA 2006 WHICH I HAVE TO KEEP REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS. THIS ISSUE BEGAN ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO WHEN I HAD OVER 100,000 MILES IN MY VEHICLE. I CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD BURN SO OFTEN. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121665. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LAND O LAKES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10569071

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2014.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . ON JANUARY 31, 2014, I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND WAS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS AT FAULT. THE AIR BAGS IN MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA DID NOT DEPLOY! THE POLICE OFFICER ALSO DOCUMENTED THIS IN THE POLICE REPORT. I CONTACTED KIA ON FEBRUARY 1, 2014 WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND THE POLICE REPORT. IT IS NOW MARCH 13, 2014 AND THEY HAVE NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE ARE OTHER KIA SPECTRA OWNERS WHO ARE UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL ABOUT THE AIR BAGS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121665. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in LINCOLN, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10585292

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2013.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN OCCUPANT IS SEATED IN THE OCCUPANT SEAT, "AIR BAG WARNING OFF" LIGHT REMAINS. A SPECIALIST DIAGNOSED THE OCCUPANT SENSOR AS BEING DEFECTIVE, THE SAME DESIGN AND ISSUE AS IN THE 2006 KIA RIO AND KIA OPTIMA, BOTH OF WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME SPECIFIC ISSUE. THE COST FOR REPAIR IS APPROX. $1600. A RECALL SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED FOR THIS ISSUE ON THE 2006 KIA SPECTRA..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121365. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in MARTINEZ, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Report #10605617

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2014.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED CAUSING THE RIGHT SIDE STRAPS TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V256000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DECLINED TO ANSWER WHY THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,055. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80055 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121265. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in WINCHESTER, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA SPECTRA Air Bags

KIA SPECTRA 2006 Air Bags Report #10618407

KIA SPECTRA 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 27, 2014.KIA SPECTRA 2006, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WAS T BONED BY A 3/4 TRUCK AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12990 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAFE121765. Kia Spectra 2006 problem was reported in MOTT, ND. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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Air Bags 22 Review(s)

Air Bags Frontal 4 Review(s)

Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module 5 Review(s)

Air Bags Side/window 2 Review(s)

Electrical System 1 Review(s)

Electrical System Instrument Panel 1 Review(s)

Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 1 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting 2 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline 6 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Other Storage Tank Assembly Mounting 1 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages 1 Review(s)

Other 1 Review(s)

Power Train Manual Transmission 1 Review(s)

Seat Belts 2 Review(s)

Seats 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock 4 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages 1 Review(s)

Steering 1 Review(s)

Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly 1 Review(s)

Structure 3 Review(s)

Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 4 Review(s)

Structure Body Bumpers 1 Review(s)

Suspension Front 1 Review(s)

Tires 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 2 Review(s)

Visibility Defroster/defogger System 1 Review(s)

Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Blower 1 Review(s)

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