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2004 KIA SPECTRA Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	671043
Internal NHTSA #	10224417
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2004
File date	14/04/08
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2004. 5 kia spectra ex which around 44,000 miles started to have a rattling sound from the left front suspension. Initially took it to the dealer, told that nothing was wrong. 4,000+ miles later, rattling worse, took back to dealer, told that the strut mount assembly was bad and that if i had brought it in sooner, it could have been fixed simply. Of course i told them that i had brought it in sooner. Now around 49,000 miles same noise from the right rear, have taken it in 3 times, was even told by the service manager that this problem with the strut mount / suspension was documented in the kia sorento and that he would replace the rear suspension assembly. Whatever he did worked for appox. 1 week and now the rattling is back, and worse than before. Of note, i was told by a previous service manager that the noise that i was hearing, that caused me to bring the car in 3 separate times was normal for this model. He told me that they had test driven some of their loaner spectras and had found that the sound was in all of them. Not sure what that means. Either way, 5yr / 60,000 mile warranty still in effect. I am documenting and going to bring this issue up to the service manager or general manager again to have this issue resolved.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GROVETOWN, GA
VIN pattern	KNAFE121545XXXXXX
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?
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Date of purchase	30/06/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	AUGUSTA KIA
Dealer's telephone number	706-312-9200
Dealer's city	AUGUSTA
Dealer's state code	GA
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2004 KIA SPECTRA Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA SPECTRA Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

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