2008 Kia Spectra: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Sep 28, 2019 · Acceleration · 85,000 miles · MN

Cruise control won't set.

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · Transmission · 30 miles · AR

When going down the interstate, it feels like I hit something (I did not). My speed decrease so much that it turned off my cruise control. Glad no-one was behind me. It started feeling very slugish with high rpms. I stopped for about 20 minutes. Restarted my engine light came on, and it would not shift out of 3rd gear. I stopped again this time for over an hour. Started my car and drove another 15 miles. It shift fine. Chwck emfine light was still on. Next, morning started my car and drove. I had no problems. 4 days late, driving my car 38 miles and had the same problem. This time with the same issue, take off is very very slow. This is not a constant problem. I never know when the problem will start.

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 67,000 miles · NY

The right-side passenger brakes lights are not working. All bulbs are good. My cruise control has been working intermittently. As I'm unable to view my brake lights while driving, I'm going to assume that these two problems are occurring at the same time. I believe it is due to a defective brake switch. I tested the cruise control by trying to engage it while driving at 40 MPH. It did not engage. When checking the brakes with the car parked in the driveway - they worked intermittently. All wires are in good shape and free from corrosion. I also have a problem with the passenger airbag sensor and reported this to your organization. At the time I reported it there had not been enough complaints for the spectra, specifically, to receive any help. The problem did exist in high numbers in other kia models of the same year -2008. Recently, I received notice that the air bag sensor defect has now been recognized and I can have this repair made at the dealership at kia's expense. I think it is prudent to report this apparent brake switch defect as I notice recalls on other kia models of the same year as mine - 2008 for brake switch defect.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 102,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. While driving at various speeds, the cruise control failed to engage and the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The failures recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the stop lamp switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was temporarily repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Updated 05/24/16

Filed Feb 19, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 160,920 miles · SC

I was driving normally going 45 MPH on a rural street using my cruise control. When I was coming up to the stop, I hit the brakes to slow down, and the engine immediately accelerated. I slammed on the brakes and the engine ran faster. I put the car in neutral (the engine rpms red-lined), and turned the key off and the vehicle slowed under normal braking. I started the vehicle back up, and tested the problem. The cruise control was not disengaging with the brake pedal. When I got home, I checked the brake lights, and they were not working. I bought a replacement switch and the brake lights work with the replacement switch. If I had not applied the brakes far enough in advance, I am certain that I would have gone through the busy intersection and caused a major accident.

Filed May 9, 2013 · Lights · 20,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. The contact stated that the cruise control engage light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stop lamp switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.