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SuspensionPart report

2007 Kia Spectra Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 152 total for the year
Median mileage
3,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Kia Spectra, 2% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,800 miles. 2 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.

“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 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

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
200732%
200611%
200544%
200446%
200333%
200244%
2001410%
200014%

Other parts of the 2007 Kia Spectra

Air bags
56 complaints
Fuel system
34 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Seat 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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