2005 Kia Spectra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 10%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Kia Spectra, 10% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 3 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.
“I purchased the vehicle with 17000 miles on and the struts swaybar linkage and tie rods needed to be replaced at 17,500 and at 29,000 miles just 12000 miles the car would not stop properly and after investigation found the rotors and pads need to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10235209, filed 2008-07, 29,000 miles“The car was parked in the driveway in 1st gear with the emergency brake engaged. The brake failed and the car rolled down our driveway and hit the house across the street.”
NHTSA complaint #10400695, filed 2011-05, 85,000 miles“Infrequently, when I hit the brake, the RPM's will go up to the 7 or 8,000 range, and I cannot successfully stop the car; I have had to immediately put the car in park in order for it to stop. One time I went throught the intersection of a stop sign, fortunately, there were no other cars present.”
NHTSA complaint #10157521, filed 2006-05“The contact owned a 2005 Kia Spectra. While driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the brake pedal was stiff when it was depressed. The brakes failed without warning and a crash occurred. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10817098, filed 2015-12, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Kia Spectra. While exiting a driveway at 10 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise under the vehicle. Upon further inspection, she noticed wires hanging from the front passenger side tire. She took the vehicle to a local dealer and was informed that the connector from the wheel speed sensor had fractured and caused the tire to fail. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure and current mileages were 24,145.”
NHTSA complaint #10267444, filed 2009-05, 24,145 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 7% |
| 2006 | 10 | 10% |
| 2005 | 10 | 10% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 20% |
| 2002 | 15 | 16% |
| 2001 | 7 | 18% |
| 2000 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Spectra
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Kia Spectra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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