MYRModel Year Report

2007 Kia SPECTRA5

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2007 Kia SPECTRA5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:10.214Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

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.

CRASH
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WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISON ON PASSENGER SIDE BROKE WINDSSHIED RIPPED THE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150521

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". *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141113

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141104

STEERING

1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering.

FIRE
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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 HIGHWAY

NHTSA ODI report, 20181105

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

ENGINE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine.

FIRE
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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 HIGHWAY

NHTSA ODI report, 20181105

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, 20171112

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Kia SPECTRA5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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