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2003 Kia Spectra airbags problems

11 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 27,000. 10 crashes reported.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
12%
typical mileage
27,000
crashes
10
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    6

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Kia Spectra airbags problems in other years

2000200120022003200420052006200720082009

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Kia Spectra airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Kia Spectra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Airbags · 100,234 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia spectra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,234. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · KY · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact was a passenger in a 2003 kia spectra. While riding at approximately 30 MPH, the driver blacked out, causing her to crash into a telephone pole head. The air bags did not deploy. Both the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact sustained a fractured sternum and multiple bruises. The driver sustained multiple bruises to the body and a tooth was knocked out. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. The VIN was unavailable. A poice report was filed.

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Airbags · 23,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Dt: 2003 kia spectra. The consumer stated when turning the vehicle was hit on the front driver's side by the wheel. The vehicle was hit so hard that the bumper came off and pushed the engine and hood up. The fireman said the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle spun around twice. This broke the rear axle on the driver's side. The vehicle ended up six feet from where the accident occurred. The consumer's back was sore for a few weeks. A police report taken. The insurance company totaled the vehicle and has not been inspected to see why the airbags did not deploy. *ak

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Airbags, Engine · 81,275 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Dt: 2003 kia spectra. The car has been in 2 accidents and the airbags did not deploy. During the first accidentconsumer's vehicle was cut off by someone in front. In turn a SUV hit consumer's vehicle on the rear passenger's side. During the second accident consumer's vehicle rear ended a car in fron. This was a front to rear collision at 25 t-30 miles MPH. There was injuries in the second accident. A police report was taken. Also, there there was a problem with oil circulation. Ithe consumer was told by the dealership that the oil sending unit was not working properly.

Filed Jan 2, 2005 · Airbags · 27,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle crash (front end) at !@55 MPH and neither air bag deployed.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Airbags · IN · crash · 1 injury

The consumer was involved in a frontal impact collision at 15 miles per hour. The air bags did not deploy.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Airbags · 11,500 miles · CA · crash

After rear ending a large truck at 45 MPH the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Airbags · CA · crash

While driving 28 MPH in vehicle was involved frontal collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags · 24,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. The dual airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries,and the vehicle was totaled. *ak

Filed Apr 23, 2003 · Airbags · 45 miles · GA · crash

Posess a 2003 kia spectra gt that was involved in a rear end collision. Only one person in the vehicle but both air bags deployed. Airbag broke windshield as well as side casing that held the seat belts in place. I am concerned about this and want to know if this is a normal occurrence in this vehicle or any vehicle for that matter? Pieces of the interior of the vehicle shattered and scattered throughout the vehicle and could have caused harm to anyone they contacted. Please advise.

Questions about the 2003 Kia Spectra airbags

Does the 2003 Kia Spectra have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Kia Spectra, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Kia Spectra airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 27,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Kia Spectra airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Kia Spectra have bad airbags?

The Kia Spectra model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (76 complaints), 2008 (61 complaints) and 2007 (56 complaints).

Other 2003 Kia Spectra problems

Brakes 18Transmission 16Engine 14Body 11Visibility 10Electrical 9Seat belts 9Lights 7Fuel system 5Steering 4Acceleration 3Seats 3Suspension 3Locks 2Wheels 2Tires 1

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