2006 Kia Spectra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Kia Spectra, 2% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 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.
“I have a Kia Spectra 2006 which I have to keep replacing the headlights every three to four months. This issue began about three years ago when I had over 100,000 miles in my vehicle. I can't figure out why the headlights would burn so often.”
NHTSA complaint #10563941, filed 2014-02, 110,000 miles“I have had to replace the head lamps on my 2006 Kia Spectra multiple times since it's purchase in 2006 but recently the drivers side tail light went out and I replaced the bulb and a week or so later my neighbor told me the passenger side tail light was out so when I proceeded to change the bulb like I did with the other, I couldn't get it to come out, it appeared to be fused to the plastic casing...when I finally got it out and replaced the bulb I went to turn the car on to check that it lit up I noticed that the dashboard lights had gone out and the passengerside parking light...I have…”
NHTSA complaint #10457377, filed 2012-05, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10026726Aug 28, 2008Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Kia Spectra
46 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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