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2001 Kia Spectra Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Kia Spectra has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Kia Spectra

Airbags
9
Brakes
6
Engine
5
Powertrain
4
Suspension
4
Electrical
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 12, 2012POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESTRANS ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED SLIPPING WITH NO PRIOR ISSUES. WAS READING A TCM CODE THEN CODES FOR ...
Nov 2, 2004POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICL...
Apr 6, 2003POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION MODULE ON ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION DAMAGE, LOCAL DEALERSHIP RE...
Jun 2, 2002POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION AREA, AND AT TIMES IT BECOMES DIFFICUL...

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