2008 Kia Spectra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Kia Spectra, 1% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a knocking noise emitted from the front driver side of the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that the front driver side window failed to roll down. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 4/15/15 updated 9/28/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10693582, filed 2015-03, 85,000 milesSuspension: 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 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission 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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