Kia Spectra air bags problems by year
359 NHTSA owner complaints name the air bags across 10 Spectra model years. The most reported year is 2009 with 76 reports.
| Year | Air Bags reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 76 | 67% | 74,000 mi | |
| 2008 Spectra | 61 | 51% | 63,500 mi | |
| 2007 Spectra | 56 | 37% | 90,000 mi | |
| 2006 Spectra | 46 | 46% | 61,000 mi | |
| 2005 Spectra | 43 | 42% | 48,000 mi | |
| 2004 Spectra | 26 | 37% | 42,860 mi | |
| 2003 Spectra | 11 | 12% | — | |
| 2002 Spectra | 22 | 24% | — | |
| 2001 Spectra | 9 | 23% | — | |
| 2000 Spectra | 9 | 39% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the air bags. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.