Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 81 | 01/01/2005 | 10015320 | Wiper fuse spec change. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 83 | 01/01/2005 | 10015527 | Key gets stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. kia tech times. *tt | 07/27/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||||
| 81 | 01/01/2005 | 10015315 | Intermittent trunk light operation. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. the contact stated that all four automatic locks malfunctioned. the contact also stated that he intermittently became locked in or out of the vehicle. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 155,000. mah | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. the contact stated that all four automatic locks would malfunction. on some occasions it would lock him inside the vehicle and would be unable to get out or vice versa. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 155,000. tb | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 73000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. the contact stated that the speedometer was malfunctioning and would read that she was traveling 50 mph after coming to a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 108,000. kmj | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 73000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. the contact stated that the vehicle speedometer was malfunctioning. the contact mentioned that it would read that she was going 50 mph after she had made a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was no repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 108,000. pm | |||
| 05/03/2012 | 77000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. while driving approximately 45 mph, the speedometer, fuel gauge and temperature gauge were providing inaccurate level readings. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000. kmj | |||
| 05/03/2012 | 77000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. while driving at approximately 45 mph the speedometer, fuel gauge and temperature gauge on the instrument panel were not providing the accurate reading. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000. da | |||
| 03/02/2007 | 2358 | 4 | 04/03/2005 |
| Electrical problems, stalling, air bag light and even car shut off on the freeway. after only two weeks the car started with electrical problems; the right head lamp kept burning, the car was at the shop for two weeks for repair. on 5/24/06 the car was in the shop again for electric problems with the air bag light, there was already a recall on this problem and the repair was done to it. on 08/15/06 the car was taken in for multiple electrical and engine problems, the car had previously stopped in the middle of the freeway, had a stalling problem, the radio would scan back and forward for a station by it-self when the a/c or the traffic light came to use, also the battery went dead. the car was at the shop for two days and many repairs were performed, unfortunately this time the dealer did not provide a written repair description, (but i have a copy of the complaint invoice). now, 03/02/2007 and with 27700 miles the car started to produce all the above problems and i will take the car for a 4th repair on monday 03/05/2007. i already called kia's consumer service 800-333-4542 to request a lemon exchange or refund. *jb | |||
| 02/08/2005 | 52 | 3 | |
| Dt*: the consumer stated while driving at 40 mph on normal road conditions all warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they made the repair without determining the cause of failure. at the time of the incident the vehicle had only 52 miles. at 14000 miles the failure repeated and the dealer made the repair for the second time. on 1/19/06 the warning lights illuminated again but this time the engine shut off and could not be restarted. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. *jb | |||