2003 Kia Spectra Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Kia Spectra, 2% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,400 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.
“The little center hub caps that are attached to aluminum wheel fell off. The consumer took the vehicle to the Kia dealer twice to fix the problem, however the problem continued. The dealer told the consumer it was his fault.”
NHTSA complaint #10121188, filed 2005-05, 2,000 milesWheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Kia Spectra
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Kia Spectra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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