9.6

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
900 miles

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2004 Kia Spectra steering problems

steering problem

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2004 Kia Spectra Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 232004

Spectra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 900 miles

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

While driving and upon pressing the brake pedal down, the vehicle surged forward. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer eight times. Also, there was vibration in the steering which made a banging noise.

- Rome, GA, USA

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