YearToAvoid

2007 Kia Spectra Engine Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Kia Spectra, 17% of all 152 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 5 Spectra model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 34,083 miles.

Engine complaints
26
17% of 152 complaints
All complaints this year
152
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
34,083 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Kia Spectra engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 23, 2007, latest May 11, 2023.

2007 Kia Spectra engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2007May 2009Apr 2010Feb 2011Feb 2012Feb 2014Mar 2015Feb 2018
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to May 2023; peak Aug 2009 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2007 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.

  1. 200516 (16%)
  2. 200612 (12%)
  3. 200726 (17%)
  4. 200822 (18%)
  5. 200914 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Kia Spectra have engine problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Kia Spectra, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 34,083 miles.
Which Kia Spectra year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Kia Spectra has the most engine complaints (26), compared with 26 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Kia Spectra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Kia Spectra is classified under engine. 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.