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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%)
Chart based on 132 repairs.
Kia Spectra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 52 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
| 89000 mi US $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 |
| 93000 mi US $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 |
| 126000 mi US $136 |
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 |
| 128000 mi US $350 |
Radiator replacement |
2008 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 17100 mi | The fuel sensor caused the check light to be on. I think it is caused by filling the gas tank. Dealer kept it for 3 days to fix it. |
2007 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 139000 mi US $600 |
exhaust... the secondary catalytic converter was STOLEN!!! The previous owner welded a piece of pipe but there was a hole and the gas came into the cabin. (Baby is coming... I wanted to make the car safer) I bought the cat the first section of the pipes and the resonator (exhaust manifold/cat + muffler was in good condition) I've replaced them by myself NOTE: I had to order 4 different kinds of cats. The all mentioned as OEM fits!!! ONLY THE 4 CAT WAS PERFECT FIT. Yes, these cars produced with 3 different kind of cats... (the 2nd one what I ordered was a factory defect one). I had no clue which one I have to order as the original one was missing! Finally, Everything came together and now I have a nice (half) new exhaust system installed :) No more gas in the cabin ;) |
| 145000 mi US $95 |
Head gasket replacement All other gaskets were replaced Leaking radiator... |
2007 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 81000 mi US $400 |
replace timing belt, v-belts, thermostat, coolant & hoses, transmission fluid power steering fluid and hoses. |
2006 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 103000 mi | Broken piston ring, Engine short block replaced. |
| 170500 mi US $8 |
Evap OBD 2 error Gas cap replaced and code cleared |
2006 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 59900 mi US $110 |
Replaced O2 sensor (bank 1, sensor 1) after getting CEL. New sensor fixed problem. |
| 86000 mi US $370 |
Replaced rusted out flexpipe |
| 139000 mi US $600 |
Sensor failed causing check engine light to come on. Replaced broken sensors and faulty gas cap. |
2006 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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 |
| 209000 mi | timing belt broke. Destroyed engine. |
| 23600 mi | Dealer replaced bank 1 O2 sensor due to malfunction under warranty. |
2006 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 31000 mi | Speedometer gets stuck intermittently. Dealer inspected, found no problem |
| 31000 mi | Speedometer got stuck again, was working by the time it got to the dealer. No fix. |
| 60760 mi C $20 |
Hesitation under load, especially with A/C on. Replaced spark plugs - one of them seemed to have a worn out GND electrode. Fixed |
| 140000 mi US $225 |
belt tighteing |
| 139862 mi US $349 |
Replace cracked radiator, hoses and coolant |
| 155000 mi US $186 |
Timing belt replacement and water pump replacement with belt replacements as well. |
| 188000 mi US $100 |
Replaced radiator. |
2005 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 14000 mi | Idle speed would sometimes stay high. Based on information from Kia forum, I cleaned the idle control valve and fixed the problem. |
2005 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 165000 mi US $110 |
Engine overheating, using coolant. Found that oil totally broken down and sludgy, needed to be spooned out of oilpan. Had engine flushed in addition to oil change. |
| 220000 mi US $400 |
fuel system issue. vent valve stuck, would not release air. Could not add fuel to vehicle. |
| 240000 mi US $200 |
Fuel vent valve replaced 2nd time in less than 15,000 miles. |
| 116560 mi C $150 |
The front pipe with the braided section had a hole in it and was replaced. |
2005 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 98000 mi US $250 |
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD SECURED |
| 112700 mi US $1220 |
Replace clutch |
| 123000 mi US $160 |
torn transmission mount. replace trans mount and all three motor mounts. |
| 125000 mi US $4 |
rough idle. cleaned throttle body. |
| 138400 mi US $185 |
Replace fuel pump. |
2005 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 68080 mi | Intermittant service engine light on. Code reader indicated pre-cat 02 sensor. Increased tension on terminals at plug in. So far ok. |
| 61860 mi | Squeeky belts when cold - belts replaced - still squeek |
| 163000 mi US $280 |
The car was hesitating and fuel economy went very low. Had new plugs installed. |
| 96248 mi US $235 |
Found water pump noisy. Replaced it along with a new timing belt, although timing belt was not due for another 20,000 miles. Found water pump noisy. Replaced it along with a new timing belt, although timing belt was not due for another 20,000 miles. Water pump was under lifetime warranty from parts house when it was replaced at the last timing belt replacement. |
| 418 mi | Purchase. Fuel pump electrical circuit failed. Stalled on highway. Dealership took 2 weeks to repair the car. |
| 35340 mi | Check engine turned on. Dealer claim 80$ gamble if problem not warrantied. Took it to a place with real service, read out defective O2 sensor heater. Won't get fixed, car is almost out of lease. |
2004.5 Kia Spectra
Engine not specified
| 133000 mi US $800 |
AC not cooling. Was told the radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced. |
2004.5 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 200000 mi US $40 |
Symptoms - Vehicle was hard to start after a fuel fill up. Emission System - Changed: Vapor Canister Purge Valve. |
| 205000 mi US $57 |
Engine mount - Front Engine mount - Rear |
| 206965 mi US $20 |
Oil was leaking from valve cover. Valve Cover Gasket changed. |
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
124-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 140172 mi US $172 |
alternator belt broke replace valve cover gaskets due to oil leak |
| 151137 mi US $869 |
valve cover gasket repair within year of initial repair timing belt replaced |
| 152131 mi US $590 |
tune up with replacing spark plugs, ignition wire and coils |
| 158539 mi US $600 |
replaced radiator |
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