2007 KIA Spectra problems
Owners have filed 206 complaints about the 2007 KIA Spectra with NHTSA. Air bags account for 28.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 8.3%.
Complaints206
Crashes35
Fires7
Injuries24
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Air bags 28.2% · 58
Electrical system 8.3% · 17
Fuel/propulsion system 8.3% · 17
Fuel system, gasoline 7.3% · 15
Vehicle speed control 5.8% · 12
Latches/locks/linkages 5.8% · 12
Power train 3.9% · 8
Engine and engine cooling 3.4% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 35 describe a crash, 7 describe a fire, 24 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the KIA Spectra in this data, 2007 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 12 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 65,877 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2007 KIA Spectra. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she drove over a road bump that caused her to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a tree. All of the air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 80,000. Air bags · reported at 80,000 miles
Our vehicle failed inspection due to the air bag light being on. When diagnosed, code b1448 was found, indicating that the occupancy sensor, part of the seat sensor mat (on the bottom of the seat), was faulty. We are concerned both about the safety of driving our car, and the high cost of repair. It seems that this is a widespread problem, and we believe that KIA should recall the part. Air bags · reported at 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 KIA Spectra. While attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger side seat cushion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000. The vin was unavailable. Air bags · reported at 118,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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