2000 KIA Spectra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spectra years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 KIA Spectra. That ranks 10th out of 10 Spectra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (9 complaints, 39%), typically at around 1,819 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 KIA 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 | 9 | 39% | 1,819 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 30% | 29,284 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | 52,670 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | 1,729 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 KIA Spectra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 KIA Spectra.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Seat belt buckle false latch/malfunction (EA04007) — opened Feb 27, 2004, closed Jul 26, 2004.
- Refueling spit back (EA04004) — opened Feb 3, 2004, closed Jul 29, 2004.
- Non-crash engine compartment fires (EA02016) — opened Aug 6, 2002, closed Oct 7, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission housing exploded,company refuses to back warranty. *nm
My wife was driving our 2000 kia spectra when the clam shell (steering column cover) came apart while she was making a turn. The top piece pull a wire loose causing the air bag indicator to come on, and it also prevented her from completing the turn that she was trying to make. She eventually had…
Engine overheats a lot.when i start the car at time smoke came from under neat of the steering wheel. Ac line frozen . Cooling fan not working. First time they replaced junction block, second time they replaced the water pump,,,gasket and third time they replaced the relay....replaced cooling fan…
The air bag light keep coming on after starting the car. First time i was told it's the clock spring,second time it was the air bag module ,third time i was told it was the clocky spring module again.*ak
Engine overheats a lot.when i start the car at time smoke came from under neat of the steering wheel. Ac line frozen . Cooling fan not working. First time they replaced junction block, second time they replaced the water pump,,,gasket and third time they replaced the relay....replaced cooling fan…
Other KIA Spectra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 114 | 0 |
| 2008 Spectra | 121 | 0 |
| 2007 Spectra | 152 | 1 |
| 2006 Spectra | 100 | 1 |
| 2005 Spectra | 103 | 2 |
| 2004 Spectra | 71 | 1 |
| 2003 Spectra | 90 | 0 |
| 2002 Spectra | 92 | 0 |
| 2001 Spectra | 40 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 KIA Spectra?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 KIA Spectra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 KIA Spectra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spectra model years, the 2000 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.