Kia Spectra engine and engine cooling problems by year
55 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 10 Spectra model years. The most reported year is 2003 with 14 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2008 Spectra | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2007 Spectra | 7 | 5% | — | |
| 2006 Spectra | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2005 Spectra | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2004 Spectra | 7 | 10% | — | |
| 2003 Spectra | 14 | 16% | — | |
| 2002 Spectra | 6 | 7% | — | |
| 2001 Spectra | 6 | 15% | — | |
| 2000 Spectra | 7 | 30% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.