CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Kia Spectra has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (16 reports).
2003 Kia Spectra recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Kia Spectra.
Most common 2003 Kia Spectra problems
Problem areas named in the 90 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Visibility | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Steering | 4 |
What owners report
MY CAR IS LEAKING GAS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE UNDERNEATH THE CAR I ALSO HAVE GAS FUMES IN MY CAR TOO, I AM LOSING A LOT OF GAS IN MY CAR.I HAVE STRANGERS POINTING OUT THAT MY CAR IS LEAKING GAS AND THE SMELL OF GAS WHEN I PARK MY CAR IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT WHEN I DO SHOPPING, I FEAR THAT MY CAR WILL GO UP IN FLAMES AND I HAVE MY CHILDREN RIDE IN THE CAR AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FUMES OF GAS I SEE THAT THERE WAS THE SAME RECALLS ON 2004 KIA SPECTRA. MINE IS IS A 2003 WHICH I HAVING THE EXACT PROBLEMS WITH A GAS LEAK . I NEED THIS TO BE ON A RECALL LIST TO GET REPAIR ASAP , FOR THE SAFETY OF ME AND MY KIDS.
DIRT CHEAP CARS SOLD ME A CAR THAT WONT PASS INSPECTION
I BOUGHT A CAR FROM A USED DEALER AND I WAS INFORMED THAT IT HAD NO FRAME DAMAGE BUT I TOOK IT TO TWO GARAGES AND BOTH GARAGES INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS FRAME DAMAGE FRONT AND BACK AND THE ONE GARAGE I TOOK IT TO SAID THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FRAME DAMAGE
I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID UNDERNEATH MY CAR ONE DAY AND CHECKED MY LEVEL TO FIND THAT THERE WAS BASICALLY NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. TURNS OUT IT'S THE BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A TREND AND HAS CAUSED ACCIDENTS PREVIOUSLY. THE MECHANIC WAS SURPRISED THAT THIS WAS INDEED THE PROBLEM AFTER CALLING AND THEN GETTING THE CAR REPAIRED. THE LEAK CAME ON SUDDENLY AND WAS FAIRLY SEVER REQUIRING THAT I ADD BRAKE FLUID AFTER EVERY SHORT DRIVE. IF I HADN'T NOTICED THIS PROBLEM I LIKELY WOULD HAVE ENDED UP REAR-ENDING SOMEONE OR WORSE. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE PREVALENT AMONGST THE 2000-2005 MODELS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,234. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2003 Kia Spectra questions
Does the 2003 Kia Spectra have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Kia Spectra at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Kia Spectra?
Based on 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (16), Engine And Engine Cooling (14), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Kia Spectra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.