MYRModel Year Report

2006 Kia SPECTRA5

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2006 Kia SPECTRA5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:09.235Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia SPECTRA5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2006: 18 complaints 2006 2007: 10 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008
2006: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
200618
200710
200816

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

13 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA 5. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER FAILED TO COME TO A STOP WHICH CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090908

LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE KIA SPECTRA AIRBAG SYSTEM PASSENGER SEAT MAT IS BAD

NHTSA ODI report, 20180220

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON AND STAYED ON. PASSENGER AIR BAG MESSAGE ON DASH DOES NOT COME ON ANYMORE AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY GAVE CODE AS B1448 INTERNAL FAULT IN PASSENGER SEAT MAT. EST. REPAIR $1450.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130313

SEATS

2 of 18 total reports mention: seats.

VISIBILITY

1 of 18 total reports mentions: visibility.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 18 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA5. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100311

STRUCTURE

1 of 18 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Kia SPECTRA5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Kia SPECTRA5 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kia SPECTRA5?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 72% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Kia SPECTRA5 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.