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2008 Kia Spectra Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Kia Spectra has 8 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Kia Spectra

Airbags
67
Electrical
13
Speed Control
12
Other
8
Steering
5
Powertrain
4
Structure
4
Lights
4
Seat Belts
4
Fuel System
4
Engine
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 20, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERDuplicate transactions that we're compromising but verified through multiple accounts that were un...
Feb 6, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE METAL COVERING ON THE INTERIOR DOOR PULLS IS PEELING OFF. THIS JAGGED METAL CUT MY FINGER. THERE...
Sep 25, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEWILL RANDOMLY STALL. BEEN TO THE MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES AND WE CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. DOESN'T MATTE...
Nov 3, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERRIGHT FRONT PASSENGER OPENED PASSENGER-SIDE DOOR WITH INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. DOOR HANDLE/METALLIC CO...
Apr 3, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERINTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE SHARP EDGES. THE THIN METAL COATING ON THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES IS PEELI...
Mar 4, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHILE DRIVING HWY AT 70 MILES, WHEN I INCREASE TO 75/80 THE CAR VIOLENTLY DOWNSHIFTS. I AM AFRAID TO...
Sep 17, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHIS HAD BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE ABOUT 24,000 MILES, BUT DEALER JUST SAID TO ADD POWER BOOSTER...
May 10, 2012UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF.

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