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2007 Kia Spectra Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2007 Kia Spectra, 13% of all 152 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 5 Spectra model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 69,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
19
13% of 152 complaints
All complaints this year
152
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
69,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Kia Spectra electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2008, latest Oct 15, 2021.

2007 Kia Spectra electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2008Jun 2012Jun 2013Sep 2013May 2014Oct 2015Jun 2016Oct 2021
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2008 to Oct 2021; peak Jul 2010 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2007 Kia Spectra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Spectra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200513 (13%)
  2. 20067 (7%)
  3. 200719 (13%)
  4. 200819 (16%)
  5. 200912 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Kia Spectra have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2007 Kia Spectra, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.
Which Kia Spectra year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2007 Kia Spectra has the most electrical complaints (19), compared with 19 for the 2007.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2007 Kia Spectra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Kia Spectra is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.