Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Kia spectra has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS | SILENCER PIPE SPLIT WHICH IS NO CAUSE OR DAMAGE FROM CONSUMER, THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE PART, MY CAR HAS... |
| Oct 15, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE OIL PAN PLUG FELL OFF OF THE OIL PAN AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF IT UNTIL I HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE AT... |
| Aug 7, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE... |
| Jun 17, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE OVERHEATS A LOT.WHEN I START THE CAR AT TIME SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER NEAT OF THE STEERING WHEE... |
| Jun 17, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE OVERHEATS A LOT.WHEN I START THE CAR AT TIME SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER NEAT OF THE STEERING WHEE... |
| Jun 13, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST AND MUFFLER. LOTS OF NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR.THEY REPLACED THE SIL... |
| Nov 9, 2000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE RUNS ROUGH, IDLES VERY HIGH, AND HAS ODORS COMING FROM ENGINE INTO PASSENGER AREA. *AK |