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2007 Kia Spectra Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
8%of 152 total for the year
Median mileage
23,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Kia Spectra, 8% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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.

“While filling up with gas, I heard a distinct click and upon looking saw that all of the car doors had locked. My keys were still in the ignition. I called the road service that is associated with the car and they had it open almost immediately for me. The doors have locked independently a few more times since then while I have been driving down the road. Approximate mileage: 17,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10238694, filed 2008-08, 17,000 miles

“The automatic door locks will lock independently of the fob or door button. When using the fob the doors will unlock and then lock back instantly. I have to play a 'catch me if you can' game, just to get into my car. I can not exit the car to get gas without it locking on it's own. First time I turned it in for service the problem 'could not be duplicated'. Turned in second time and they are replacing the door lock mechanism. Waiting on parts.”

NHTSA complaint #10259891, filed 2009-02, 100 miles

“On three occasions my 2007 Kia Spectra's engine has raced madly when I was stopped with my foot on the brake. It was all I could do to keep the car from moving with the brake fully depressed. The most recent date that it happened was 7/27/2010. I turned the engine off for about one minute and when I restarted it the engine was ok. Around xmas 2009, the same thing happened when I was stopped in traffic. I tried moving the gear shift into neutral and park and turning it off several times to no avail. I finally put it in drive and let it inch forward and suddenly the racing stopped. …”

NHTSA complaint #10346401, filed 2010-07, 53,752 miles

“I have a 2007 Kia Spectra and the keyless door opener and lock system has never worked properly. The locks don't open when they're supposed to and lock when they're not supposed to. I brought to Kia dealer before warranty expired and they told me they couldn't replicate my problem and hinted that I was not using the buttons correctly. Well at around 60,450 miles I started my car to get the heat on, I took off the keyless entry device and closed the door to let my car warm up. I did not lock the door using the button on the keyless device, but the door locks locked automatically with my car on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10362997, filed 2010-10, 57,623 miles

“The doors lock again immediately after unlock. This happens almost all of the time. The locks also lock and unlock repeatedly while the car is in motion.”

NHTSA complaint #10559013, filed 2014-01, 23,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200832%
2007128%
200633%
200511%
200411%
200322%
200211%
200014%

Other parts of the 2007 Kia Spectra

Air bags
56 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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