2002 Kia Spectra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Kia Spectra, 3% of the 92 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.
“Car was 4 weeks old when engine light came on for the first time - called dealer said it was due to gas tank cap. Made appt w/dealer - next day engine light off - following week 6/18/02 engine light came on again it went off before dealer appt. Engine light goes off and on randomly. Finally engine light remains on at all times. On july 10 take to dealer keep car over night replaced transmission control module. …”
NHTSA complaint #764327, filed 2002-07“Engine check light came on, but was not flashing. Felt like gears were slipping. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was transmission failure. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8015611, filed 2002-08“The contact owns a 2002 Kia Spectra (na). The contact owns a 2008 cosco child restraint seat, model number 222-33pet. The child was properly secured facing forward in the child restraint seat which unexpectedly tilted in a forward position. The failure occurred whenever the child restraint seat was in use which was installed using the latch system. The contact had notified the manufacturer of the safety concerns. There were concerns of the potential safety risk involved. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unable.”
NHTSA complaint #10302132, filed 2010-01Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Kia Spectra
22 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Kia Spectra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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