2005 Kia Spectra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,811miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Kia Spectra, 2% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,811 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.
“Slightest contact with most driveways loosens front spoiler to the point of detaching from vehicle. Front spoiler is too low to avoid this type of damge and the spoiler is held onto the vehicle with doublesided tape, 8 pop-out brackets and 2 screws. Parts become loose over time.”
NHTSA complaint #10129588, filed 2005-07, 4,622 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016799Sep 1, 2005Replacement of the evap canister hose vent elbow and the fuel tank (air) filter.
- 10016737Jan 1, 2005Techline faqs. Kia technician times. Volume 8, issue 4.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Spectra
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
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