2008 Kia Spectra — Problems, Recalls & Complaints
Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.
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Open Recalls
137
Owner Complaints
26
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
57
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Declining -67%
Complaint Trend
1 last 24mo vs 3 prior
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No open recalls found for the 2008 Kia Spectra
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Most Common Problems Reported for 2008 Kia Spectra
AIR BAGS
58
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
SEAT BELTS
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
3
Based on 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Safety Incident Summary
23
Crash-Involved Complaints
26
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
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