Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Kia Spectra has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | AFTER PRESSING THE CLUTCH MORE THAN TEN TIME IT STARTS GETTING HARDER. AFTER THAT IT WILL GET STUCK ... |
| May 31, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | 2005 KIA SPECTRA PASSED INSPECTION AS WELL AS ALL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER OWNING IT... |
| May 8, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE ENGAGED THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO CHANG... |
| Jan 16, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER GETS AIR IN IT IN COLD WEATHER BELOW -10 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT . IT HAPPENS ANY... |
| May 1, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | 2005 KIA SPECTRA HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. SEVERAL KIA MECHANICS AT VARIOUS KIA DEALERSHIP... |
| Feb 20, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 KIA SPECTRA WHICH HAS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION--A FACT NOT DISCLOSED BY THE... |
| Jan 12, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | THE POWER TRAIN IN MY CAR SHIFTS VERY HARD AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OUT OF THE CAR. HAV... |