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TiresPart report

2008 Kia Spectra Tires 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 tires 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 have tires sized 195/60r15. I was having problems with shaking at a certain speed. my mechanic checked all the options that could have been mechanical and directed me to a tire shop. I brought the car in for them to check for balance. rims, etc. During the inspection, they discovered that both rear tires, driver and passenger side were separating. I had never had problems with tires until I purchased these. The third attached photo was after I first purchased the tires. The piece was shaved off and I don't know why. I had to replace it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11568735, filed 2024-01

“195/60/15 I purchased four new tires From Prospect Tire and Wheels on September 23, 2022, with an alignment. In August of this year, 2023, I returned because of an issue with one of the tires, and the alignment. They told me after replacing the most serious issue that all four tires had bubbles . They weren't willing to do anything except to rotate the bad tires to the rear of the car and sell me one other that absolutely had to be replaced. They offered me the contact information for their distributors as they had no idea which one it was they got the tires from. …”

NHTSA complaint #11555870, filed 2023-11

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200911%
200822%
200622%
200411%
200311%
200233%
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology