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2009 Kia Spectra repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (36%)
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Chart based on 14 repairs.
2009 Kia Spectra repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Spectra5 in Missouri, United States - Feb 2009 | |||
| Feb 20091500 mi | Bushing in right front suspension bad from the factory, causing noise while driving. Part has to come from Korea, approximately one month wait. | ||
2009 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Spectra in California, United States - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201577500 miUS $685 | Radiator exchange | ||
| Kia Spectra in Texas, United States - May 2010 | |||
| May 201019000 mi | drivers door unable to open from the inside of the vehicle | ||
| Kia Spectra in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Sep 201585000 miUS $265 | Original owner new FT tires Idiot installer broke TPMS stems only KIA parts work and Must go to KIA to Have programmed First garage replaced with Not OEM parts they finally went KIA for parts 65.00 TO REPROGRAM TOTAL BILL $275.00 Idiots who installed new tires broke TPMS parts had to buy OEM KIA parts and then program at KIA Dealer total 265.00 | ||
| Apr 201689000 miUS $50 | ccvt part threw P0011 codes Changed oil removed code , worked for 3750 miles, again code , changed oil 300 miles later coded, KIA Said replace with KIA oil filter, removed code , 1k miles still no code | ||
| May 201694500 miUS $80 | widow track bent and had to fix | ||
| Jul 201693000 miUS $170 | CVVT solenoid bought OEM metal sensor-eBayfrom Korea was made of metal, redesigned part Old part made check engine light go on when oil was slightly dirty,small shavings got stuck,etc. New design has oil screen and larger ports Timing solenoid could have bought sensor on eBay OEM for 30.00 and installed easily | ||
| May 2017102000 miUS $250 | rear pads | ||
| Sep 2017105400 miUS $155 | Bushings | ||
| Jun 2020126000 miUS $136 | After 11yrs, ac started to go on off know it s/b charge mechanic took all 134r out, added leak dection section refilled. Expensive but the $$ right way to do it A/C was coming on off again after 3 weeks. Noticed I was overheating. Refilled with 2.5 gal. of water and noticed a pin hole leak ar the top of the radiator. Repaired by shop, getting to old to do the work 350.00 lifetime guarantee on radiator, new antifreeze and all is well | ||
| Dec 2020128000 miUS $350 | Radiator replacement | ||
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