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2003 Kia Spectra Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Kia Spectra has 5 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Kia Spectra

Brakes
18
Engine
14
Airbags
10
Powertrain
9
Electrical
9
Visibility
5
Structure
4
Steering
4
Other
3
Suspension
3
Fuel System
3
Seat Belts
3
Seats
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 19, 2011VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE2003 KIA SPECTRA. NEVER BEEN IN A WRECK. POWER WINDOWS FAIL TO WORK. A COUPLE MONTHS AGO, THE PAS...
Aug 15, 2010VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREDRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILS CAUSING WINDOW TO SLIDE DOWN TRACK INTO THE DOOR. THE POWER RE...
Feb 15, 2007VISIBILITYTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT REPORTED WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE DRIVING...
Jul 28, 2004VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENTMY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 2 CAR LENGTHS AHEAD OF ME AND OUR 2 YEAR OLD SON IN HIS CAR SEAT IN BACK. HE ...
Feb 14, 2003VISIBILITYWHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

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