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SeatsPart report

2008 Kia Spectra Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 121 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Kia Spectra, 2% of the 121 complaints for this model year.

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 started to have issues with my seat belt's and I called the dealer and took it in and they said they couldn't find an issue I continue to have problem's took it back several time's and they said the same thing now my seat belt's in the back of my car do not work at all I took it back and they said it was out of warranty that I would have to pay for it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10504605, filed 2013-03

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20091110%
200822%
200743%
200611%
200544%
200423%
200333%
200222%
200113%

Other parts of the 2008 Kia Spectra

Air bags
61 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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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