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2004 KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	903169
Internal NHTSA #	10444981
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2004
File date	20/06/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The warning light on the spectra 2005 4-door has been a problem from day 1. The light keeps going on and off. When i brought it back to the dealer on a number of occasions, the light went off so they were never able to determine the problem. Now the light is permanently 'on' and i don't know if it is working or not. It is definitely a concern and it is a definitely a problem. In addition, the timing belt keeps loosening on a continual basis. I have repeatedly bought it to my mechanic to get it tightened. This should not be the case. The timing belt, once fixed, should remain in tact at least for a length of time (not a month!). That the warranty has expired, the light remains on. Whatever, i have been very unhappy with the car. Am disappointed. I realize the cost was a significant factor upon purchase, but my hyundai at the same cost break (actually lower) proved to be a significantly better car. I gave the hyundai to a friend of mine and it is keeps on ticking. It is still in service and runs better than the kia at over triple the mileage. In addition, the entire suspension replaced at 65,000 which is unusual as i do not drive the car hard and i avoid bumps.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	60
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EASTCHESTER, NY
VIN pattern	KNAFE122955XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	55
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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2004 KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA SPECTRA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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