10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
94,000 miles

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2006 Kia Spectra brakes problems

brakes problem

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2006 Kia Spectra Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 302021

Spectra 4-cyl

  • 116,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Kia Spectra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The check engine and brake warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the recall and failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 116,000.

- La Crosse, WI, USA

problem #2

Jul 152014

Spectra

  • 61,000 miles
The airbag light in my daughter's 2006 Kia Spectra stays on. The passenger/occupant sensor mat is defective. This problem first appeared at 61,000 miles. The dealership says the repair will cost in excess of $2,000, so I cannot afford to have this fixed. Also, the brake switch is defective and only works intermittently. This prevents the brake lights from illuminating.

- Clayton, NC, USA

problem #1

Aug 172012

Spectra 4-cyl

  • 105,000 miles
I was driving on hwy 40 E approaching exit 153 in heavy rainfall. Approximately 0.25 miles from the exit the truck already on the exit ahead of me began applying its brakes. Pre-braking measures were taken. The wheels locked up and I collided with the truck in front of me and flew forward into the steering wheel. I had been braking the entire time, but my seat-belt did not lock into place. My airbag did not deploy. I suffered bruising, severe headaches, and minor cuts as a result. Insurance declared car as total loss.

- Statesville, NC, USA

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