2002 Kia Spectra air bags problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 Kia Spectra — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A front tie rod broke, something in the steering column broke, and the air bag indicator lit up but no air bags deployed. The two front tires were not pointing in the same direction. I had it towed to a mechanic, and they said that the steering column issue likely caused a disconnect in a circuit…”
filed Jul 14, 2015
“On monday, january 16, 2006, a 1984 gmc pickup, crossed the center line of tx 317, causing a severe frontal collision with a 2002 kia spectra. Although the spectra driver was properly wearing her seat belt, she sustained fatal blunt force injuries when the frontal driver?s side air bag failed to…”
filed Sep 22, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Spectra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 76 | 67% |
| 2008 Spectra | 61 | 51% |
| 2007 Spectra | 56 | 37% |
| 2006 Spectra | 46 | 46% |
| 2005 Spectra | 43 | 42% |
| 2004 Spectra | 26 | 37% |
| 2003 Spectra | 11 | 12% |
| 2001 Spectra | 9 | 23% |
| 2000 Spectra | 9 | 39% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Kia Spectra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.