2005 Kia Spectra Engine Problems
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Kia Spectra, 16% of all 103 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 5 Spectra model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 96,684 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 16
- 16% of 103 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 103
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 96,684 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Kia Spectra engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 7, 2006, latest Mar 29, 2020.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Kia Spectra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Spectra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Kia Spectra have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Kia Spectra, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 96,684 miles.
- Which Kia Spectra year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2007 Kia Spectra has the most engine complaints (26), compared with 16 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Kia Spectra?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Spectra is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.