2008 Kia Spectra electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Kia Spectra — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car randomly starts. When the car is finally started sometimes the power steering goes out, the windows randomly roll down, the locks randomly lock and unlock themselves. I have taken the car to several mechanic shops including electrical specialist and the dealership. None of them are able to…”
filed Mar 19, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. While driving at various speeds, the cruise control failed to engage and the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The failures recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed…”
filed Apr 4, 2016
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% |
| 2007 Spectra | 16 | 11% |
| 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 2008 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.