Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Kia Spectra has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL-MY KIA DOESN'T LIKE TO CRANK UP ON THE FIRST TIME, STALLS IN TRAFFIC OR WITH A/C ON I TOO... |
| May 5, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ST: 8TH OF 2004 THE BATTERY STARTED TO DIE,\. DEALER TOLD CALLER TO SHUT THE ALARM SYSTEM OFF WHEN ... |
| May 1, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE DROPS SERIOUS POWER WHEN THE AC AND RADIO ARE ON. IF I TRY ROLLING WINDOWS DOWN WHILE S... |
| Jan 5, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 PROBLEMS. 1ST THE STEERING WHEEL DOESNT LOCK WHEN VEHICLE IS SHUT OF, YOU CAN TURN THE WHEEL FREEL... |
| Dec 1, 2002 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION LEAVES BATTERY ON. DEALER FIXED THE TUMBLER TWICE, NOW WILL N... |
| Nov 10, 2002 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | HAD KIA SINCE 11-2002, HAD TO TAKE BACK TO THE DEALER OVER 10 TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH. HAD BRAK... |
| Nov 1, 2002 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR WILL NOT START WITH FIRST TURN OF THE IGNITION, NEED TO CRANK AND STEP ON GAS ABOUT 3 OR 4 TIMES... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FAILURE TO START ON INITIAL STARTUP OF THE DAY, ENGINE STALLS AND GOES DEAD. THIS IS EVERYDAY, KIA D... |