2004 Kia LD Spectra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,757miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Kia LD Spectra, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,757 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In the past 16 months I have replaced both head lights and both brake lights a total of 22 times - I have taken my vehicle to a Kia dealership twice this year and both times have been told there is nothing wrong with the lighting system - this is ridiculous. I have been driving with only my bright lights for the past month and a half as I refuse to replace any more headlights - they cease working in 1 to 12 days.”
NHTSA complaint #10164141, filed 2006-08“The contact stated while driving all the exterior lights and dash board indicator lights went out. The vehicle was pulled off the road without incident and turned off. When restarted both exterior and dash indicator lights returned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however the problem could not be duplicated. The manufacturer has not been alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10158101, filed 2006-05, 11,757 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10026726Aug 28, 2008Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 40% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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