| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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.
2006 Kia Spectra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 17 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
| 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
| 139000 mi US $600 |
Sensor failed causing check engine light to come on. Replaced broken sensors and faulty gas cap. |
| 86000 mi US $370 |
Replaced rusted out flexpipe |
| 59900 mi US $110 |
Replaced O2 sensor (bank 1, sensor 1) after getting CEL. New sensor fixed problem. |
2006 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 23600 mi | Dealer replaced bank 1 O2 sensor due to malfunction under warranty. |
| 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. |
2006 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 140000 mi US $225 |
belt tighteing |
| 139862 mi US $349 |
Replace cracked radiator, hoses and coolant |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 155000 mi US $186 |
Timing belt replacement and water pump replacement with belt replacements as well. |
| 188000 mi US $100 |
Replaced radiator. |
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