2004 KIA LD Spectra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LD Spectra years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 KIA LD Spectra. That is the most of any LD Spectra model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 40%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 KIA LD Spectra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 40% | 11,757 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 11,757 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 170,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 KIA LD Spectra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag feature, the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. This may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. If there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.
Risk: The possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. The recall began on october 31, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I noticed that after putting the car into drive from park the engine would "rev" but no movement until 3-5 seconds later then the car would "lunge" into gear and accelerate. I would notice that i would be driving in 2nd-3rd gear and there would be no acceleration just "revs" from the engine then it…
In the past 16 months i have replaced both head lights and both brake lights a total of 22 times - i have taken my vehicle to a kia dealership twice this year and both times have been told there is nothing wrong with the lighting system - this is ridiculous. I have been driving with only my bright…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving all the exterior lights and dash board indicator lights went out. The vehicle was pulled off the road without incident and turned off. When restarted both exterior and dash indicator lights returned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however…
Dt: the contact complained about an ongoing problem with the air bag sensor located in the passenger seat. The light in the dashboard intermittently flashed. The dealer completed recall 05v431000 repairs. However, the problem recurred even after recall work was completed. She made contact with the…
Dt:the contact stated the passenger side air bag light came on. There was recall o5v431000, it was repaired under the recall. Since the repairs the light came on intermittently. When the light came on it alerted the passenger that the airbag was not functioning. The dealership stated the passengers…
Other KIA LD Spectra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LD Spectra | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 KIA LD Spectra?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 KIA LD Spectra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 KIA LD Spectra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LD Spectra model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.