Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia spectrum. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and it was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was contributed to a faulty fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred and the mechanic replaced the fuel pump connector and a blown fuse . The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
2002 Kia Spectra: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 92 complaints about the 2002 Kia Spectra describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Electrical-my kia doesn't like to crank up on the first time, stalls in traffic or with A/C on I took to a auto shop after breaking down at a light in jacksonville fl they said it was the wires and charged me $468.00 still had the same problem. I took it to another shop in ga and they spent 8 hours trying to figure out why it stalls at an idle. No one can fix it. I think this is extremely dangerous in the city and I am now afraid to drive my car long distance.
I have owned my 2002 spectra since nov. 2001. When I go to start the car up in the mornings the car will stall out and then when I go to re-start the car it will finally start the vehicle. I have taken it to the shop to have them look at the problem but to no avail the problem has not been fixed. They have stated to me that nothing is wrong with my vehicle. I have had to have my car in the shop over 7 times for numerous problems; the struts had to be replaced, the recall on the gas line, the check engine light coming on and one of the spark plugs had blown out of it.
Failure to start on initial startup of the day, engine stalls and goes dead. This is everyday, kia doesn't know what problem is and has not contacted me to resolve problem. Problem started within 30 days of purchase and has gradually worsened, kia had in shop over approx 1 month to fix problem and could not. We do not know if this could cause any problems in a rush hour traffic situation. This was not a previously owned car and kia can not or will not fix the problem.
Power is down if radio and air conditioner is on. Vehicle will intermittently restart if stalled. Dealer is aware of problem. Service technician at dealership stated that engine may possibly not be strong enough for vehicle. *akwhen on an incline, the vehicle will roll forward even though the clutch and the gas had been engaged. The check engine light does not illuminate to give warning of a failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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Questions about the 2002 Kia Spectra stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2002 Kia Spectra?
5 of 92 owner complaints about the 2002 Kia Spectra (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Kia Spectra?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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