2008 Kia Spectra engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Kia Spectra — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving to work on 7 march 2020. As soon as I turn to park in the parking lot of my job, the car turned off. I try to crank it on 3 times it wouldn't let me. So I went in to work, thank god I made it to the parking lot at least. After running to auxine to see what's wrong with it (they were…”
filed Mar 16, 2020
“Will randomly stall. Been to the mechanic several times and we can't find the problem. Doesn't matter if your going down the road or just idling in the yard stalls out.”
filed Sep 25, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2018
Engine problems in other Spectra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 Spectra | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 Spectra | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 Spectra | 4 | 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.