KIA SPECTRA5 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the KIA SPECTRA5, across 3 model years (2006–2008). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
KIA SPECTRA5 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No SPECTRA5 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 SPECTRA5: 18 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 SPECTRA5: 16 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 SPECTRA5: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common KIA SPECTRA5 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 28 | 3 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All KIA SPECTRA5 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 SPECTRA5 | 16 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 SPECTRA5 | 10 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 SPECTRA5 | 18 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which KIA SPECTRA5 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (18), 2008 (16), 2007 (10). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the KIA SPECTRA5?
Air Bags, with 28 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the KIA SPECTRA5 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.