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2005 KIA SPECTRA Suspension Front Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	585090
Internal NHTSA #	10155175
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2005
File date	01/04/06
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2005 spectra front end makes a rattling noise in the front end that could be heard inside the house when backing out of driveway. ts the vehicle had been taken to the dealer six times for this problem but they were unable to resolve the problem. nm the consumer stated the problem had been rectified. The dealer replaced the front struts, insulators, pads and flange self-locking unit. The left front strut nut was crossed-threaded, which made it difficult to find the rattle. Updated 09/13/06. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	6
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	SAINT JOSEPH, MO
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	01/02/05
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Dealer's name	ANDERSON FORD LINCOLN KIA
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	SAINT JOSEPH
Dealer's state code	MO
Dealer's ZIP code	64506

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2005 KIA SPECTRA Suspension Front Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA SPECTRA Suspension Front Problems, Complaints and Defects

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