Kia Spectra headlights problems

Filed Feb 12, 2014 · Lights · 110,000 miles · FL

I have a kia spectra 2006 which I have to keep replacing the headlights every three to four months. This issue began about three years ago when I had over 100,000 miles in my vehicle. I can't figure out why the headlights would burn so often.

Filed Sep 11, 2013 · Lights · 79,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low beam lights and tail lights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that all four bulbs had burned out. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. Updated 11/12/13

Filed May 3, 2012 · Lights · 82,000 miles · TX

I have had to replace the head lamps on my 2006 kia spectra multiple times since it's purchase in 2006 but recently the drivers side tail light went out and I replaced the bulb and a week or so later my neighbor told me the passenger side tail light was out so when I proceeded to change the bulb like I did with the other, I couldn't get it to come out, it appeared to be fused to the plastic casing...when I finally got it out and replaced the bulb I went to turn the car on to check that it lit up I noticed that the dashboard lights had gone out and the passengerside parking light...I have replaced all the bulbs and all the appropriate fuses. I can not imagine I am the first to have this issue.

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Lights · 65,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns 2007 kia spectra. The headlights failed twice. The dealer replaced the headlights, but the failure was not corrected. When the high beams were turned off they caused the low beams to fail. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The dealer confirmed that there were no recalls related to the electrical failure and they are not sure if the repairs will be covered by the warranty. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2009 · Lights · 500 miles · NY

Parking lights sometimes turn on several minutes after removing keys and exiting car, this car has automatic headlights, the switch can be turned off if desired, unlike daytime running lights that are on all the time. We have 2 identical cars and both have the same issue. Dealer checked car out and told us there are no other reports and that we are opening the car door before turning the ignition off and causing the problem. Even though I was sure that was not the case, we took the advice and did as we were instructed. Within a few weeks the problem returned,this time not caught for 15 hours, running the battery down. Dealer has no solution and told us that most people turn the switch off anyway, but this defeats the purpose of automatic headlights. The problem happened 3 times with each car before we left the switch off, neither of us use the lights during the day any longer because of the problem.

Filed Nov 28, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash

On friday november 28, 2008 at 4:45pm, I was driving on state highway 58 by jenkins and rosedale highway in bakersfield, ca. I was going approximately 50 MPH and was approximately 50 yards from the vehicle in front of me. I had to slam on my brakes due to the car in front of my braking automatically, my brakes locked up and I was in a front end crash. Not only did my brakes lock up, but my duel sided air bags in my 2002 kia spectra which I have only owned for four months did not deploy. Luckily no one was badly injured but due to this incident my muscles are badly sore and bruised. The whole front end of my vehicle is destroyed and most importantly my headlights which are required by law to have, are shattered.

Filed Jun 2, 2008 · Electrical · NY

2007 kia spectra with defective auto-off headlamps. Consumer states that this problem has caused the battery to die and him to need a jumpstart. He also states that the lights will come on periodically and will sometimes stay on. *kb the dealer has been unable to diagnose the problem. The dealer replaced several components, including the ignition switch which failed, as well as the multi-function switch.

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · NJ

I have an ongoing problem with my 2003 kia spectra, approx. 2 years ago I started having problems with the car shutting off while I was driving and while I came to a stop at the traffic light. I had the car towed to kia and they did a tune up and replaced a part that was supposedly the problem for the vehicle to shut off or to accelerate while at a traffic light. When this happens it takes all you can do to keep the car from lunging forward. Also sometimes when you turn the air conditioner on it causes the car to accelerate while at a traffic light. The car could run great for days, but then it starts to do the same thing again. Especially on hot days. I have been in some scary situations on very busy highways, where the car shuts down while driving , fortunately I was able to get to the side of the road. I have had my car to sts 3 times to try and figure out what is wrong with the vehicle and on those occasions they haven't been able to simulate. I have also replaced the low and high beam headlights approx 8 times. I've had both low beams go out at the same time.

Filed Mar 2, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 2,358 miles · CA

Electrical problems, stalling, air bag light and even car shut off on the freeway. After only two weeks the car started with electrical problems; the right head lamp kept burning, the car was at the shop for two weeks for repair. On 5/24/06 the car was in the shop again for electric problems with the air bag light, there was already a recall on this problem and the repair was done to it. On 08/15/06 the car was taken in for multiple electrical and engine problems, the car had previously stopped in the middle of the freeway, had a stalling problem, the radio would scan back and forward for a station by it-self when the A/C or the traffic light came to use, also the battery went dead. The car was at the shop for two days and many repairs were performed, unfortunately this time the dealer did not provide a written repair description, (but I have a copy of the complaint invoice). Now, 03/02/2007 and with 27700 miles the car started to produce all the above problems and I will take the car for a 4th repair on monday 03/05/2007. I already called kia's consumer service 800‑333‑4542 to request a lemon exchange or refund.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Lights · FL

My wife's kia and many of the other cars and trucks I see on the road have plastic headlight housings. After a period of time the plastic becomes milky and the light emitted is not enough to see. I think the manufactures should be forced to replace the headlamp housings for safety reasons. If they would have made them out of glass like the ones on my jeep there would be no problem.