SteeringPart report

2004 Kia Spectra Steering Problems

Complaints: 3about this part
Share: 4%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage: 4,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Kia Spectra, 4% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 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.

“While driving and upon pressing the brake pedal down, the vehicle surged forward. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer eight times. Also, there was vibration in the steering which made a banging noise.”

NHTSA complaint #10092639, filed 2004-09, 900 miles

“Dt: the contact pesumes that the spindle broke on the wheel while driving 45 MPH. The vehicle pulled o the left. He pulled over, checked the vehicle and discovered that spindle was broken. He called the dealership with hopes of buying a new spindle. The car came with drum brakes, and when the dealer looked up the VIN the computer showed that the vehicle should have been equipped with disc brakes. The dealership was unable to find a new spindle for the vehicle because of the brake issue. Updated 11/29/2005 - the spindle was provided bythe dealer on nov 1, 2005. …”

NHTSA complaint #10140636, filed 2005-10, 4,000 miles

Steering: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2009	3	3%
2008	5	4%
2007	4	3%
2006	3	3%
2005	10	10%
2004	3	4%
2003	4	4%
2002	4	4%
2001	1	3%
2000	1	4%

Other parts of the 2004 Kia Spectra

Air bags
26 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints Vehicle speed control
9 complaints Electrical system
7 complaints Engine cooling
7 complaints Seat belts
5 complaints Suspension
4 complaints Fuel system
3 complaints Brakes
2 complaints Seats
2 complaints Body and structure
2 complaints Equipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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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