2006 Kia Spectra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,537miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Kia Spectra, 2% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,537 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.
“My clutch started slipping around 36000 miles. I hadn't thought anything about it at first, thinking it was my imagination as I had the car only 3 years. (2006 Kia spectra5. I purchased it at the end of november 2006 with 7 miles on it.). Well, 4000 miles later I am told it needs the entire clutch and flywheel replaced. I have driven manual cars for years. The warranty will not cover the replacement ($1300) even though it is 10 yr/100000 miles as they consider the clutch a wear item . I tried to argue with the dealer that it wasn't wear after just 3 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283135, filed 2009-09, 36,000 miles“The contact previously owned a 2006 Kia Spectra. The tire brand was kelly charger gt and the tire size was p205/50/r16 (na). The DOT was unavailable. The contact noticed premature wear on the tires and tread separation. The dealer replaced all four tires on several occasions. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was due to road conditions. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,074. Updated 08/01/11 the consumer received a letter from goodyear stating the tire failures were due to road hazards. Updated 08/31/11”
NHTSA complaint #10407504, filed 2011-06, 61,074 milesTires: 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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