1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
102,000 miles

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2008 Kia Spectra engine problems

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2008 Kia Spectra Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 012015

Spectra 4-cyl

  • 102,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 that the stop lamp switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was temporarily repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Updated 05/24/16

- Wilton, CA, USA

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