2002 Kia Spectra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,161miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Kia Spectra, 3% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,161 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The rear driver tire went flat while driving 60 MPH. The window was down and all of a sudden a tapping noise started to sound, when the car stopped because the steering wheel was feeling shaky, the tire had a rip in the side of it, the wires were showing, it looked like a cut but it had just happened while driving down the highway. It was scary to say the least. The tire has alot of tread left on it and I think the other matching set of tires may explode any day. Afraid to drive the car now with the tires being this way.”
NHTSA complaint #10205291, filed 2007-10, 100,322 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Kia Spectra. The vehicle has starfire flite-line iv, size p185/65r14 (na) tires. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle swerved back and forth. The dealer stated that the tire tread was worn. The dealer explained what caused the tires to continuously wear; however, the contact could not remember the information. The tires were replaced seven times with different tire brands and lines. The DOT number was unknown. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10217019, filed 2008-02, 12,000 milesTires: 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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