Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Kia Spectra has 8 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE P... |
| Apr 23, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS T... |
| Mar 18, 2011 | PARKING BRAKE | DUE TO CORROSION, THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED AT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE CALIPER. VEHICLE IS A 2005 ... |
| Apr 13, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA 5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN OCTOBER 2008, HE NOTICED THAT T... |
| Apr 30, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE EXITING A DRIVEWAY AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOU... |
| Oct 4, 2006 | PARKING BRAKE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED... |
| May 5, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | INFREQUENTLY, WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE, THE RPM'S WILL GO UP TO THE 7 OR 8,000 RANGE, AND I CANNOT SUCCE... |
| May 12, 2005 | PARKING BRAKE | THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY IN 1ST GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. THE BRAKE FAILED A... |