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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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Chart based on 132 repairs.
Kia Spectra suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (57%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 14 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
| 1500 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
| 105400 mi US $155 |
Bushings |
2008 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $22 |
Removed rear wheel stud. Caused by tire shop that cross-threaded the lug, then torqued it with an air wrench. Took approx 4 hours |
2007 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 139000 mi US $700 |
FULL front suspension replacement (Except control arms) Stabilizers Shocks mounts ball joints bushings, tie-rod ends alignment (Baby is coming... I wanted to make the car safer) |
| 143000 mi US $300 |
and both front wheel bearings were replaced (Shaking steering wheel at high speed and clunking noise while steering.) -bearings were aged and the cv boot was torn. It turned out I have a slightly bent rim too :( They were able to balance it and put it to the back (Now I am waiting for a good deal on one original aluminum alloy wheel...) |
| 149000 mi | Right front strut replacement under warranty. The strut leaked out. within 10k miles (Gabriel) |
| 127100 mi C $470 |
2 wheel bearings noisy |
2006 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 168000 mi US $190 |
Replaced front wheel bearings |
| 182200 mi US $300 |
New brakes, turned rotors, new rear hubs |
| 214000 mi US $420 |
Rear struts replaced |
2005 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 108500 mi C $300 |
Replaced the right front wheel bearing which was noisy, changed the other side by precaution. |
2005 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 51000 mi | Right front wheel bearing replaced. Front struts replaced. All work was covered under warrantee |
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
124-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 110500 mi US $85 |
Alternator belt broke and got wrapped up in power steering pump and broke it. $75 for new power steering pump, $10 for new alternator belt |
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $300 |
Change both rear wheel cylinders |
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