2008 Kia Spectra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Kia Spectra, 3% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 1 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.
“Takata recall was running the paper route for the telegraph and a deer ran out in front of my vehicle insurance said loss cause but air bags never went off and some how ended up in salvage...”
NHTSA complaint #11023779, filed 2017-09, 138,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that the drivers side door and passenger door would not open from the inside. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 74,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10410048, filed 2011-06, 74,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that the interior driver's side door handle became detached from the vehicle. The contact had to open the window and engage the handle from the exterior of the vehicle in order to exit. The manufacturer informed the dealer that the handle was outside of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10519605, filed 2013-06, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Kia Spectra. The contact stated the front drivers and passengers doors failed to open from the inside of the vehicle intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10632482, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10058518Jul 1, 2015Kia: an additional application of anti-corrosion protection will be applied on some vehicles underbody components to help prevent corrosion. Model 2004-09 spectra, 2006-10…
- 10037242Oct 1, 2010Kia: on some 2004-2009 spectras the doors are locking intermittently without the driver commanding them to.
- 10028348Nov 6, 2008Kia: doors locking intermittently without driver input from the rke transmitter or key switch may be caused by wear on switch contacts in door latch assembly resulting in high…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Kia Spectra
61 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Kia Spectra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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