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Kia Spectra repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (8%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 132 repairs.
Kia Spectra electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 126000 mi US $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 |
2007 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138880 mi C $290 |
Blower connector melted and it along with the blower transistor ( similar to resistor, but now a MOSFET transistor) replaced. There was much confusion over the resistor vs transistor issue, it seems like Kia switched from a resistor to a transistor for blower speed control mid- year in 2007. Wrong part (resistor) was sent twice before mechanic sorted this out and installed the transisitor |
2007 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 21266 mi | Power locks malfunctioning, lock randomly while driving and also lock themselves after the lock button is pressed on the key fob/interior door handle. Problem was found to be a malfunctioning door handle and was replaced under warranty. |
2006 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 212000 mi US $200 |
Alternator went out. |
2006 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 86000 mi US $13 |
Replaced battery cable clamps |
2006 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 18000 mi | AC compressor hose. Hose was reattached, cooling system recharged. Repaired under warranty by dealership at no cost. |
| 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 |
2005 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 220000 mi US $400 |
Alternator died. |
2005 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 152000 mi US $500 |
Alternator failed and wrecked the battery as well |
| 111900 mi US $197 |
replace starter with remanufactured starter. |
| 127900 mi US $100 |
Airbag sensor pad in front passenger seat failed (code: B1448 Defective Mat). |
| 83700 mi | Radio noise hum |
2005 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 100000 mi | Oil temp sensor wiring was cracked. I added new pig tail on it and plugged it back in. Works like a new one. |
| 139000 mi | Battery needed to be changed. |
| 65100 mi C $500 |
Heater died and electrical wires under battery were burnt and needed to b replaced with new ones. Window panel buttons were not working properly. They were sticking and draining my battery. |
| 6922 mi | Latch assembly for the trunk failed, required replacement. Trunk would open while driving and required excessive force to close. While waiting for the part, the blower failed. Took 3 days in the shop to fix it. Burnt Fuse and burnt resistor. |
| 27900 mi C $34 |
An intermittent problem with the blower started after the Jan/06 repair. After multiple visits to the dealership, I found out that the intermittent problem with the blower was due to a fuse that partially melted. |
2004.5 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 32000 mi US $6 |
Headlight had to be replaced, first part that needed to be replaced. |
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