2003 Kia Spectra recalls and problems

The 2003 Kia Spectra has 0 recalls and 90 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

2004 Kia Spectra
Pictured: a 2004 model; the 2003 may differ in details. Photo: 2004 Kia Spectra by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 10 Spectra model years — 7th most.

0recalls
90complaints
15crashes
1fires
11injuries
55,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 1 complaints20022003: 17 complaints172004: 15 complaints20042005: 14 complaints2006: 9 complaints20062007: 6 complaints2008: 1 complaints20082009: 3 complaints2010: 5 complaints20102011: 5 complaints2012: 3 complaints20122013: 2 complaints2014: 4 complaints20142015: 1 complaints2016: 1 complaints20162017: 2 complaints2019: 1 complaints20191

2003 vs. other Kia Spectra years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Kia Spectra have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Kia Spectra. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Kia Spectra?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (18), power train (16), engine (14). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.