Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Kia Spectra has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, SPUTTERS, AND HESITATES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. THIS HAS CAUSES M... |
| May 1, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY VEHICLE SPUTTERS WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW INCIDENTS WHERE MY VEHICLE HAS ALMOST STAL... |
| Jan 15, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED WHEN THE ACCELERATO... |
| Feb 13, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IDLING, IT IDLES LOW AND THEN REVS UP ON IT'S OWN. THE... |
| Oct 15, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | PROBLEMS BEGAN OCTOBER 15, 2005 DETAILS OF PROBLEMS: 03/25/05 - A/C VENTS BROKEN - DEALER REPLACED... |
| Nov 1, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED, BUT MECHANIC COULD N... |