2007 KIA SPECTRA5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SPECTRA5 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 KIA SPECTRA5. That ranks 3rd out of 3 SPECTRA5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 84,144 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 KIA SPECTRA5 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 | 4 | 40% | 84,144 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 30% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 117,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 KIA SPECTRA5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 KIA SPECTRA5.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra5. While the contact's son was looking underneath the vehicle, he noticed a rusted metal piece dragging underneath the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel tank strap…
The car caught fire due to the tubing that carries the fluid burst and the oil splattered all over the engine and caused a fire. The vehicle was being driven down a major route road leading to the highway
Fuel tank straps have rusted and one fell off. There was a recall on the 2007 kia spectra 5 but i am told that my 2007 model based on the vin number was not covered. Kia will not repair.
The doors keep locking even after repeatedly opening either with remote or from inside the car. This could be very dangerous in a emergency situation where occupants need to get out of the car.
Door locks go haywire opening and closing while you are driving or when the car is turned off. Had to break the lock on the driver side in order to exit the vehicle. Now i have to roll the window down and stick my arm out of it, open the latch and roll the window back up in order to order to exit…
Other KIA SPECTRA5 years
← 2006 SPECTRA5 · 2008 SPECTRA5 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 SPECTRA5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 SPECTRA5 | 18 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 KIA SPECTRA5?
Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 KIA SPECTRA5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 KIA SPECTRA5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SPECTRA5 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.