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SuspensionPart report

2003 Kia Spectra Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 90 total for the year
Median mileage
113,276miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Kia Spectra, 3% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,276 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
200732%
200611%
200544%
200446%
200333%
200244%
2001410%
200014%

Other parts of the 2003 Kia Spectra

Brakes
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology