2007 Kia Spectra electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2007 Kia Spectra — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Doors LOCK and UNLOCK on their own. I have been locked out numerous times, some with the engine still running.I brought car to Kia numerous times, and was told there was nothing that could be done, it was a manufacturing defect. I feel this could prevent a very serious problem , both in a…”
filed Oct 15, 2021
“The door locks have gone haywire. They click on and off automatically whether you are driving or if the engine has been turned off. Had to break the lock on the driver's side in order to exit the car. Passenger side will not open as well even via using a key in the door lock. This is an extreme…”
filed Sep 12, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues…
PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Spectra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 10 | 9% |
| 2008 Spectra | 14 | 12% |
| 2006 Spectra | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 Spectra | 11 | 11% |
| 2004 Spectra | 7 | 10% |
| 2003 Spectra | 9 | 10% |
| 2002 Spectra | 9 | 10% |
| 2001 Spectra | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 Spectra | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.