2004 Kia Spectra Electrical system Problems

“Speedometer will occasionally quit working while driving, sometimes will quit altogether-other times will jerk around-dealer has been unable to duplicate”

“Problems began october 15, 2005 details of problems: 03/25/05 - A/C vents broken - dealer replaced nozzle assy - ctr ai 10/15/05 - check engine light is on - dealer states 'heater circuit malfunction' replaced 02 sensor assy and reset codes 10/28/05 - check engine light is on and battery went dead (I had it jumped by aaa)- dealer cannot find problem 10/28/05 - emblem cracked on steering wheel - dealer states 'flaw in material' replaced driver side srs bag 11/29/05 - check engine light is on - dealer states p0442 gas cap not sealing & p0455 canister not sealing - dealer replaces gas cap and…”

“The contact owns a 2004 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that that a sizzling noise was heard coming from the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there was an electrical failure. The failure vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 13,000.”

“The contact stated while shifting gears, the transmission lurches. The dealership determined the computer is not sending the proper signals to the transmission to shift gears. The dealership is unaware of how to repair the vehicle. Updated 5/3/2006 -”

“The contact owns a 2004 Kia Spectra. The air bag controller (electrical system) is located directly underneath the cup holders. The contact stated that liquid leaks out of the cups and onto the computer, which caused it to short. Condensation also causes the computer that controls the air bag system to short. The contact previously replaced the electrical system at the cost of $800 and now it must be replaced again due to water entering into the computer system. The current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.”