Kia Spectra

Kia Spectra — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Generations of the Kia Spectra

Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.

Generation Facelift Price today Units for sale Recalls Complaints
Generation 1 2000–2009 0 5 797

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).

Kia Spectra fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

About the Kia Spectra

The Kia Spectra is a compact car produced by Kia Motors between 2000 and 2009. It took many design components from its predecessor, the Kia Sephia, which ceased production in the year 2000 in most countries. It succeeded the Kia Sephia and it was replaced by the Kia Forte.

Source: Wikipedia — Kia Spectra, CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2003 0 93 Service Brakes, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 1 71 Air Bags, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control
2005 2 103 Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System
2006 1 118 Air Bags, Service Brakes, Structure
2007 1 162 Air Bags, Fuel System, Fuel/Propulsion System
2008 0 136 Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System
2009 0 114 Air Bags, Seats, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.