2000 Kia Spectra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Kia Spectra, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year.
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 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 2001-12Related service bulletins
- 10183431Apr 4, 2016TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile…
- 10016840Sep 1, 2004Charging system upgrade.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10 | 9% |
| 2008 | 14 | 12% |
| 2007 | 16 | 11% |
| 2006 | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 | 11 | 11% |
| 2004 | 7 | 10% |
| 2003 | 9 | 10% |
| 2002 | 9 | 10% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Kia Spectra
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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