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2004 KIA SPECTRA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	930971
Internal NHTSA #	10466757
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2004
File date	10/05/12
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I went into kroger's and picked up a few items. When i was done, i left the store and got back into my car to finish running some errands. I started my kia- spectra and she purred like a kitten- as usual. I put my car in reverse to back out of the parking space but my kia would move. I was pressing the peddle and my car did not move. I could hear the car revving up but i wasn't moving. To make a long story short- i had my kia towed to the dealership for an inspection and was told that i needed a new transmission and it would cost me between $2200-3600. I was devastated and shocked. My kia was working just fine. I never had any indicators that the vehicle was having problems. None of my dashboard indicator lights flash or light up. My car has been parked for the last three months because i could not afford to cover the repairs. I purchased my vehicle 4 years ago and have taken it to the dealer for all the regular scheduled maintenance to maintain a well-functioning vehicle. I was laid off from my job over 5 years ago. I paid $8,700 for my kia using monies from my prophet sharing to cut down on living expenses so that i could stay on top of things between jobs. I was assured by the dealer that my vehicle was certified and would remain in great condition if i kept up with the necessary vehicle maintenance. I did everything i was suppose to and my vehicle is no longer in service. The dealership i take my vehicle to for service, advised me to contact your organization and report my issues concerning my vehicle. My car should be on the recall list because this vehicle is prone to defective transmissions. I am on a fixed income and i need my car repair. Please let me know if i can get my car repaired under a recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100932
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
VIN pattern	KNAFB161445XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
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	15
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 KIA SPECTRA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA SPECTRA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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