2006 Kia Spectra: check engine light

6 of the 100 complaints about the 2006 Kia Spectra describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 19,600
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2009
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2006
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2003
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What owners say

Filed Jul 12, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 116,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Spectra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The check engine and brake warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the recall and failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 19,600 miles · VA

The transmission keeps stalling and jolting the car, we cannot run the air conditioner and it only runs when in 3rd gear. There is definitely something wrong with the car and we don't even feel safe putting our children in the car, because it's not safe, and we cannot run the air conditioner without it stalling or jolting and not accelerating properly. We had the timing belt replaced in september 2018, we've had multiple oil changes and kept up with maintenance. However the problems have only gotten worse, our check engine light has been on since 02/2019 at least and we've put steering fluid in, but the problems keep getting worse. We can't run the air conditioner, our fuses keep blowing and I would like our car checked out and fixed.

Filed Mar 18, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 100 miles · FL

Problem is the check engine light came on/off and on again. Fault codes were p0700 and p0748 as done at autozone. Some type of fault with the transaxle (p0700) or failed transaxle control module/failed linear solenoid valve/open or short cicuit condition in the linear solenoid control. While driving the car shutters hard car shifts fine when engine is cold. When engine warms up (after driving about 10 miles) while cruising in 4th gear, a lurch is felt from the drive train and the trans down shifts to 3rd gear. Shifting to neutral and back to drive doesn't help. The trans stays in 3rd gear. Shutting the car off and let it cool down and it is back to working normal again. Thinking about replacing the shift control module. Fix link.... Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urut3t8uucw http://www.kia-forums.com/cerato-2003-2008-spectra5-2004/72381-2006-spectra-p0750-p0765-p0755-p0760-2.html this needs to be recalled on all kia spectras please advise

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Transmission · 126,000 miles · WA

Upon entering the highway, the transmission seemed to lag. I could not go over 50 MPH. And oncoming traffic including an 18 wheeler seemed to almost stop or I would have been killed! This problem has developed over the last year where the car gets stuck in 3rd gear and acceleration is poor or the transmission does not change gears. If it sits for a while it has an engine light on and still acts up for a while then finally goes back to working correctly. The problem today was the first life threatening incident and therefore I believe it is a recall! This problem has been reported for 5 model years affected: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, more! This is life threatening and needs to be a recall as it has been found as a software update but others on line say there is a soldering problem in the transmission. This should not be something the public should be spending money on when it is a failure due to manufacture or a software glitch or both!

Filed Nov 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

From the 2nd day after purchasing the vehicle 6/27/2015 when I turned on A/C the car has been hesitating and stalling. Every time I started and stopped at lights or stop signs. And even in traffic . Making the driving experience unsafe.and so ive been complaining ever since. They said if check engine light came on then I wont be responsible for the expense. However the check eng. Never came on.

Filed Dec 20, 2006 · Engine · 18,000 miles · NY

I was driving my kia spectra 2006 knafe12166522xxxx and within 5 minutes of the engine light going on my engine died. I was stranded on the highway near clinton, nj. Kia refuses to honor the 10 year/100.000 mile warranty stating the reason is my fault due to lack of transmission fluid etc ??? I have had to replace the brakes and tires on this car since I purchased it in jan 06. In an accident prior to this the air bag did not open.