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.