Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Kia Spectra has 10 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
10
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2019 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | BAD SHAKING IN STEERING WHEEL AND SOUNDS COMING FROM FRONT END. ONLY WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY |
| Jul 31, 2018 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT... |
| Jan 10, 2015 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO PULL... |
| Jun 20, 2009 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND COM... |
| Jul 8, 2008 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING A WINDY MOUNTAIN ROAD OUR 2005 KIA SPECTRA STEERING LOCKED UP AS IF THE CAR WAS IN PAR... |
| Nov 9, 2007 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT THE VEHICLE PULLING ... |
| Dec 5, 2005 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 70 MILES BEFORE PASSENGER AIRBAG SYSTEM FAILED, 1400 MILES BEFORE I DETERMINED T... |
| Oct 28, 2005 | STEERING | I PURCHASED MY KIA SPECTRA ON 8/26/05 AND BY THE MIDDLE OF OCTOBER THERE WAS A GRINDING, RUBBING NOI... |
| Jul 27, 2005 | STEERING | WE BOUGHT A KIA SPECTRA 5 ON 06/18/2005, A 2005 MODEL. ON 06/19/05 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT (WE WER... |
| Jun 23, 2005 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | DT: CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO STEER THE CAR ... |