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2006 Kia Spectra repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 41 repairs.
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2006 Kia Spectra repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Kia Spectra5 in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2010 - Jan 2014
Apr 2010

61200 mi

US $200
Rear bumper and rear spoiler (body molding) after hit and run accident. Covered under uninsured motorists coverage. 
Mar 2013

91000 mi

US $60
After sitting overnight in cold weather, clutch engages abruptly instead of slipping to allow smooth engagement. After initial engagement, clutch operates properly. Believe throwout bearing and clutch disc is worn. No repair at this time. 
Kia Spectra5 in Washington, United States
Jul 2008 - Jun 2018
Aug 2008

55000 mi
Warranty replacement of transmission. 2nd gear syncros went out. 
Sep 2011

103000 mi
Broken piston ring, Engine short block replaced. 
Oct 2016

170500 mi

US $8
Evap OBD 2 error Gas cap replaced and code cleared 
Jun 2018

212000 mi

US $200
Alternator went out. 

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2006 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Kia Spectra5 in Washington, United States
Apr 2013 - Jul 2019
Apr 2015

111500 mi

US $800
Leak caused breaks to fail 
Feb 2018

139000 mi

US $600
Sensor failed causing check engine light to come on. Replaced broken sensors and faulty gas cap. 
Kia Spectra5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2014 - Jan 2017
Jul 2015

86000 mi

US $13
Replaced rusted out flexpipe Replaced rusted out transmission oil pan Replaced battery cable clamps 
Kia Spectra5 in Maryland, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2019
Nov 2014

59900 mi

US $110
Replaced O2 sensor (bank 1, sensor 1) after getting CEL. New sensor fixed problem. 

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2006 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Kia Spectra in Washington, United States
- May 2010
Mar 2007

13940 mi
Warranty repair on leather finish on steering wheel. The leather finish is rubbing off due to cheap materials. Dealer is replacing steering wheel under warranty. 
Jan 2009

20500 mi
Dealer replaced brake pedal sensor due to it causing my cruise control to not engage under warranty. 
Mar 2009

23600 mi
Dealer replaced bank 1 O2 sensor due to malfunction under warranty. 
May 2010

40758 mi
Steering wheel replacement by dealer due to wear at the top of the wheel. Leather finish wearing off. Covered under warranty. 
Kia Spectra in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2013 - Mar 2016
Mar 2014

159000 mi

US $235
starter went bad. was grounding out and not letting it do nothing. changed battery. not problem. selonoid started acting up. changed 
Mar 2016

209000 mi
timing belt broke. Destroyed engine. 

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2006 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Kia Spectra in Texas, United States
Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
May 2017

140000 mi

US $225
belt tighteing 
Kia Spectra in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

136000 mi

US $126
Replaced passenger side front door window and lock switch assembly. Window switch would roll the window down but not up. Replace passenger side front door window switch assembly 
Mar 2017

139862 mi

US $1021
Replace cracked radiator, hoses and coolant Replace drivers side axle Replace passenger side rear caliper (leaking fluid) 
Apr 2017

140000 mi

US $51
Replace drivers side front door inside latch handle 
Kia Spectra in Tennessee, United States
- Jun 2007
Jun 2007

18000 mi
AC compressor hose. Hose was reattached, cooling system recharged. Repaired under warranty by dealership at no cost. 
Kia Spectra in Texas, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2016
Jun 2013

99000 mi

US $350
The water pump, causing belts to come off. The water pump had been replaced at 60,000 miles when the timing belt was changed so was not the original part. 
Kia Spectra in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2007 - Jun 2014
Jul 2007

23560 mi

C $105
Changed spark plugs - problem solved. Misfire, Check Engine flashing, dealer confirmed misfires but blamed it on a dirty air filter, refused warranty. Tried to sell a $400 tune-up. Air filter looked ok. Told them to get lost, charged $90 diagnostics. 
Jul 2009

31000 mi
Speedometer gets stuck intermittently. Dealer inspected, found no problem 
Oct 2009

31000 mi
Speedometer got stuck again, was working by the time it got to the dealer. No fix. 
Jul 2011

60760 mi

C $60
Leak in lr wheel cylinder Hesitation under load, especially with A/C on. Replaced spark plugs - one of them seemed to have a worn out GND electrode. Fixed Minor break fluid leak in the wheel cylinder. 
Kia Spectra in Virginia, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013

155000 mi

US $186
Timing belt replacement and water pump replacement with belt replacements as well. 
May 2014

168000 mi

US $190
Replaced front wheel bearings 
Jul 2015

182200 mi

US $300
New brakes, turned rotors, new rear hubs 
Dec 2015

188000 mi

US $100
Replaced radiator. 
May 2018

214000 mi

US $420
Rear struts replaced 
Kia Spectra in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2011 - Mar 2015
Mar 2014

38000 mi

US $300
torn cv boot 

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