2000 Kia Spectra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,729miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Kia Spectra, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,729 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.
“Brakes make noise and feel low, car took time to stop when braking. The dealer adjusted the brake at the first time. Second time they replaced the switch .still having problems with that noise at the moment. On august 2000 I was driving on a highway at 55mph and all of the sudden the weatherstrip just few inside the car and it looks just li a snake and I almost crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088429, filed 2004-08, 1,729 miles“Brakes grinding/squealing/reduced stopping power (18 months before replaced by dealer) vehicle accelerated when foot removed from pedal and I was forced to ride and come close to locking the brakes before I hit a base security guard after arriving home vehicle continued surging while at idle(still waiting on parts/appointment from dealer, still driving the car with these because I can't afford one of their rental cars) electrical shorts starting from the ignition switch to the spark plugs(due to faulty dealer installation of auto start, I have seen blue arcs of electricity across the fuse…”
NHTSA complaint #756194, filed 2001-12“There is a grinding noise at all times coming from underneath driver's seat. Consumer just received this vehicle 6 weeks ago when he returned his 1999, Kia, sephia for the same problem. Bad wheel bearings caused early brake wear.”
NHTSA complaint #8000811, filed 2001-12“Consumer states that the brake system is not working properly, the dealer has replaced the brake pads and rotors several times. But nothing has worked. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8020050, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
- 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 7% |
| 2006 | 10 | 10% |
| 2005 | 10 | 10% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 20% |
| 2002 | 15 | 16% |
| 2001 | 7 | 18% |
| 2000 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 Kia Spectra
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Kia Spectra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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