Research · 8 model years
Kia SpectraEvery model year, 2002–2009
Across the 8 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 893 owner complaints for the Kia Spectra. The 2007 model year has the most complaints (162).
Kia Spectra years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 114 | 16 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 137 | 23 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 162 | 23 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 118 | 30 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 103 | 23 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 71 | 16 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 93 | 15 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 95 | 26 | Not rated | 23 |
- 20090 recalls · 114 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20080 recalls · 137 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20071 recall · 162 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20061 recall · 118 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20052 recalls · 103 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20041 recall · 71 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20030 recalls · 93 complaints · 23 mpg
- 20020 recalls · 95 complaints · 23 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 71 |
| 2005 | 103 |
| 2006 | 118 |
| 2007 | 162 |
| 2008 | 137 |
| 2009 | 114 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026