2007 Kia Spectra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,803miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Kia Spectra, 3% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,803 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was shopping at the grocery store and as I am backing out of the parking space, my steering wheel became very very stiff as I cut the wheel to position my car to move forward. I was able to drive forward, but when making a right or left turn the steering wheel was very resistant to the point that I actually had to turn the wheel all the way to right or left to make my turn.on 3/10/2020, I took my car to the mechanic and at first I was told I need the belts for A/C, alt and ps, replaced which I authorize and paid $171.60 tax included. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390505, filed 2021-01, 85,106 miles“I no longer have the car, so I cannot provide the VIN number at this time. (I can get it, with some work involved). I have pictures of the car after the crash. I live in rural iowa. Deer start their rut in october. I swerved to miss a deer, on a two lane road. Went down a 40 foot ditch, nose first. Because the bottom of the ditch was a gully, the front of the roof, the hood, the front lights, etc. Were all destroyed. Not one of their airbags deployed. They are not a part of the news round of airbags, but I want this on record. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721068, filed 2015-05, 76,500 miles“On my way to work I took the same route that I always take. I was going about 25mph and all of a sudden all of the lights came on ( check oil, battery, emergency brake, tire pressure, airbag, and check engine) the steering wheel completely locked up causing my car to swerve right into a community mail box. My windshield is broken, the front passenger side is off and the two passenger side tires are both flat. When I got my car in march of this year three days after I got it it had started doing this I took it back and it was in the shop for more than 3 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10650399, filed 2014-10, 97,963 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Spectra. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle veered to the right when attempting to make a left turn. The vehicle flipped over and was destroyed. The road conditions were clear. The vehicle has not been inspected. The current and failure mileages were 600. Updated 06/22/07”
NHTSA complaint #10190652, filed 2007-05, 600 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Kia Spectra
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 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Kia Spectra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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