2006 Kia Spectra owner complaints

Tl* - the contact stated that on 02-04-06 he while driving 70 MPH a 2006 Kia spectra it was involved in a crash when the c onsumer's v ehicle was cut off by another vehicle. At which time the contact's vehicle then swerved to avoid the other vehicle and vehicle went off the road into the bushes. The vehicle sustained front end damage, the air bags did not deploy. As a result, the contact was injured. The contact stated that therewas a police report. The contact was driving a rental car.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Kia spectra. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminates when his 125 pound spouse is seated in the front passenger seat. This indicates that the air bag would not operate properly in a crash. The dealer stated that the failure was a Kia issue and is being corrected. The current mileage was 3,100 and failure mileage was 3,000. Updated 03/14/08. *lj

Air bag light on driver side turned on? It goes on and off sporadically, dealership wants unreasonable repair cost for such. I believe this is a defect in electrical warning system. A recall to repair should be issued. Kia customers are raising this issue and we are not being heard? Do we have to wait for a tragic incident to have your organization do something about this? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia spectra. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver attempted to move the vehicle into the left lane; however, another vehicle was in the lane. The driver quickly steered the vehicle back into the right lane; however, the vehicle spun out of control and turned over on the driver's side. The driver's and front passenger air bags failed to deploy. The driver and front passenger sustained bruises and cuts. The passenger also injured the left hand, which required stitches and medical attention. Police report number: 191201035 was filed. The vehicle was towed and not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 162,307.

Dealer states issue with airbag sensor mat on passenger side. Same issue as recalled on the 2006 rio. A similar spec sensor mat is installed on the spectras as well and therefore a recall should be implemented on those models as well. Failure to recall these vehicles based on this issue could result in serious injury to passengers of vehicle if involved in an accident as the airbags would fail to deploy. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Kia spectra. While driving 70 MPH, the contact crashed into a rock. Only the passenger front air bag deployed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the crash was reported to her insurance agency. The contact sustained minor bruises and cuts. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. Updated 01-26-09 *bf updated 01/26/09. 8jb

80,000 miles air bag warning light came on while driving. When occupant is seated in the occupant seat, "air bag warning off" light remains (even to this date 11/18/14). A Kia specialist, in asheville, nc, diagnosed as wear and tear. Also, stated that it could be someone not sitting in the seat properly and/or over weight could cause it to go out. Seriously, no one in my car is over 190 lbs. The sensor isn't working and they said it would be $1800 to replace the seat and the sensor. Kia knows there are issues with the Kia spectra 2006 just like the rios. After researching on line and finding others have had the same issues with their Kia's spectra 2006 airbag, it is obvious that Kia has airbag issues with the spectra 2006 which needs to be resolved. *tr

My 2006 Kia spectra hatchback was parked in the driveway with the e-brake on, both front doors were open and the car was running, I sat in the car and closed the driver side door and the seat and side curtain airbags went off, hitting me. I contacted Kia immediately to file a complaint, had the car towed to Kia where they examined it. I told Kia I wanted the car replaced, we just bought it in february of this year. The car is torn up inside from the air bags deploying and I'm afraid the system will malfunction again. On 11/12/07 they called and said that the computer registered that the car had been in a collision and therefore they will not make any repairs to the car. The car was not in an accident and does not have a dent on it plus I have a witness that was standing outside the open

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia spectra. Every time the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger side ocs mat was defective and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,144.

The air bag light came on in my daughters 2006 Kia spectra at 112,000 miles. We are the second owner and have only had the car for 5 months at the time this occurred. . I paid $163.96 to diagnose the problem at the Kia dealership. . I was told the error code was b1448 ocs mat defective. I was told the bottom portion of the front passenger seat needed to be replaced due to the faulty sensor at a cost of more than $1600. This is the same defect for which the 06-08 Kia rios were recalled - NHTSA campaign no. 12v244000. This recall should be extended to include the similar model year Kia spectras as there are numerous complaints found. I wrote 7 letters to Kia corporate, I specifically wrote to their directors and those in higher management positions listed on their website. No one cared

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia spectra. The contact stated that a burning odor was present in the vehicle and the heat blower would not operate. The contact indicated that she was unable to defrost the front windshield because the heat blower was inoperable. The failure was diagnosed by the dealer who stated that the heat blower wire harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia spectra. The contact stated that the blower malfunctioned, causing the heater to fail. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 153,000.

The molding around windshield popped out on passenger side of car and is beginning to bulge out from driver's side. This appeared overnight. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia spectra. While parked the contact stated his child applied the safety lock to the trunk of the vehicle. After the safety lock was applied the trunk would not open electronically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia spectra. The contact stated that the door handles were inoperable. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who stated that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The door handles were replaced however, the engine was not repaired nor replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. *ln*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Kia spectra. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle vibrated. The dealer stated on four to five occasions, that the vehicle was repaired; however, they failed to state what was repaired and did not provide an invoice. The dealer also stated that the vibration in the steering wheel caused the front driver and passenger tires to wear at 10,000 miles. The tires need to be replaced due to five thirty seconds of tread remaining on the tires. The normal mileage for replacement of the tires should not be before 40,000 miles. The owner's manual stated that the tires should be rotated at 7,500 miles. The dealer also stated that the tires were not the cause of the failure. The fuel type was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 4,550.

Steering continually knocked after multiple repairs I still had a knock in my steering wheel during turns and going and an audible one outside all axles and suspension was deemed fine. I ended up selling the car since it was an annoyance. The passenger seat air bag sensor did not work properly it would flash a light on the hud for hours only when someone sat in it. The car also had very loose steering and was very unsafe on the freeway

I was driving my Kia spectra 2006 knafe12166522xxxx and within 5 minutes of the engine light going on my engine died. I was stranded on the highway near clinton, nj. Kia refuses to honor the 10 year/100.000 mile warranty stating the reason is my fault due to lack of transmission fluid etc ??? I have had to replace the brakes and tires on this car since I purchased it in jan 06. In an accident prior to this the air bag did not open. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal was depressed as well. This had occurred twice. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the vehicle performed as designed. Updated 02/12/07. *jb

From the 2nd day after purchasing the vehicle 6/27/2015 when I turned on a/c the car has been hesitating and stalling. Every time I started and stopped at lights or stop signs. And even in traffic . Making the driving experience unsafe.and so ive been complaining ever since. They said if check engine light came on then I wont be responsible for the expense. However the check eng. Never came on.