Kia SPECTRA5 years to avoid
No model year of the Kia SPECTRA5 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kia SPECTRA5 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kia SPECTRA5 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kia SPECTRA5 problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags28
- Fuel system5
- Seats4
- Electrical4
- Acceleration3
- Steering2
- Brakes2
- Body2
- Visibility1
- Seat belts1
- Lights1
- Engine1
Kia SPECTRA5 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 71 | 16 | Airbags | 80,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 83 | 10 | Airbags | 115,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 71 | 18 | Airbags | 89,000 | 0 | 2 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Kia SPECTRA5
What years of the Kia SPECTRA5 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kia SPECTRA5 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kia SPECTRA5?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kia SPECTRA5?
Airbags, with 28 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (5) and seats (4).
How many recalls does the Kia SPECTRA5 have?
No recalls on record.
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