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2007 Kia Spectra Equipment Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 152 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2007 Kia Spectra, 3% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 a fire, 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.

“After I fillup gas tank car shake and die on the highway orlando fl Kia dealer change the canstar in the tank steel doing the same thing. It is very dangeres needs to be ck by the gov.”

NHTSA complaint #10449047, filed 2012-02, 77,712 miles

“The floor mat on the driver's side of my 2007 Kia Spectra will not remain anchored. Although I'm writing this complaint in 2009, this has been a problem since I bought the car in 2007. I recently brought the car in to the dealership to fix the door locks (which lock on their own immediately after you unlock them) and I brought mat issue to the attention of the service department while there. …”

NHTSA complaint #10284460, filed 2009-09

“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that the air conditioning motor failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the wiring harness was melted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 134,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10509140, filed 2013-04, 134,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Spectra sx. The contact stated that at engine start-up, the air conditioner failed to work. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the air conditioning wiring harness was melted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10476893, filed 2012-09, 90,000 miles

“2007 Kia Spectra has a problem with the air bag and sensor on the passenger's side. The consumer stated the passenger side air bag light would not go out when the seat was occupied. The consumer stated after 4 months of complaining and finally calling corporate, the air bag sensor was replaced. In september 2008, the problem resurfaced again. The air bag module needed to be replaced. In dec 2008, the problem with the air bag resurfaced again. The front end of the vehicle began to make noises. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10270289, filed 2009-05

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
200753%
200511%
200411%
200333%

Other parts of the 2007 Kia Spectra

Air bags
56 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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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