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2005 Kia LD SpectraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Kia LD Spectra, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints23 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage104kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 25, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Kia LD Spectra has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags11
Steering11
Structure11
Wheels11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2005 Kia LD Spectra recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 05V-431 · Sep 21, 2005 · 73,641 vehicles

Risk. THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF A CRS AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG OR SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND COULD RESULT IN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other LD Spectra year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LD Spectra median. How we score

'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LD Spectra owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SORRY, HAD TO COMPLETE A 2ND COMPLAINT BECAUSE REALIZED WHEN IT WAS TOO LATE THAT IT DIDN'T SAVE THE INJURY INFO. MY SON REAR ENDED A VEHICLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE WITH NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSING A CONCUSSION. *TR
Complaint 10713697 · Apr 29, 2015 · 104,000 miles

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