2005 KIA LD Spectra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LD Spectra years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 KIA LD Spectra. That ranks 2nd out of 2 LD Spectra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 104,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 1 | 50% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 160,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 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.
Car suddenly became uncontrollable. Went off the road and hit a sign. I have replaced most of the parts i think i need but still need parts that were recalled and probably an alignment and couple tires.
Sorry, had to complete a 2nd complaint because realized when it was too late that it didn't save the injury info. My son rear ended a vehicle causing extensive front end damage with no airbag deployment causing a concussion. *tr
Other KIA LD Spectra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 LD Spectra | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 KIA LD Spectra?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.