Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Kia Spectra has 4 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
4
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2015 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | A FRONT TIE ROD BROKE, SOMETHING IN THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE, AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIT UP BUT ... |
| Jun 3, 2004 | STEERING | POWER STEERING BELT FAILED AT 15,000 MILES. DEALER REPLACED THE PART. HOWEVER, CONSUME R NOTICED TH... |
| Feb 12, 2004 | STEERING,STRUCTURE | EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR--2002 KIA SPECTRA, THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND SUSPENSI... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND VEHICL... |