2003 Kia Spectra air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Kia Spectra — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia spectra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,234. The vin was not available.”
filed Sep 23, 2015
“Tl*the contact was a passenger in a 2003 kia spectra. While riding at approximately 30 mph, the driver blacked out, causing her to crash into a telephone pole head. The air bags did not deploy. Both the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact sustained a fractured sternum and…”
filed Jan 26, 2011
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% |
| 2002 Spectra | 22 | 24% |
| 2001 Spectra | 9 | 23% |
| 2000 Spectra | 9 | 39% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.