2007 Kia SPECTRA5
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2007: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.
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Was in a front end collison on passenger side broke windsshied ripped the.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-21
Defective o.c.s. Mat in passenger seat. Car pros is charging $1500.00 to repair their defective sensor. Safety concern....they recalled rio...won't recall SPECTRA5 because it is "Not an issue".
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-13
Front passenger seat air bag sensor is defective. Weight sensor on dash will not work and the air bag symbol is turned on the dash. Dealership said it would have to replace entire seat at least $1500.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-04
Steering
1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering.
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The car caught fire due to the tubing that carries the fluid burst and the oil splattered all over the engine and caused a fire. The vehicle was being driven down a major route road leading to the…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-05
Also filed under Engine
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 10 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing mounting.
Engine
1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine.
Electrical system
1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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The doors keep locking even after repeatedly opening either with remote or from inside the car. This could be very dangerous in a emergency situation where occupants need to get out of the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-12
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2007 Kia SPECTRA5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2007 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 2007 Kia SPECTRA5?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Kia SPECTRA5 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.