Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2007 Kia Spectra has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased my 2007 Spectra5 used with 155,000 miles on it. The engine had no codes or any stored c... |
| May 1, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SUDDEN... |
| May 11, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ABOUT 65 MPH. ALL OF SUDDEN, THE CAR LOST ALL FORWARD MOTION POWER. ... |
| Apr 9, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL POWE... |
| Jul 6, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH,... |
| Apr 4, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I BOUGHT THE CAR AT 50K MILES AND STARTED HAVING ISSUES. SEAL FOR WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT,AIRBAG LIGH... |
| Jan 1, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 KIA SPECTRA- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON 1/1/2008, DOWN THE ROAD AT 45MPH, THE C... |
| Oct 17, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | I PURCHASED MY 2007 KIA SPECTRA BRAND NEW...IT ONLY HAD 55 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT TIME OF PURCHASE.... |