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2008 KIA SPECTRA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	953890
Internal NHTSA #	10487390
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2008
File date	07/01/09
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I paid cash for a kia 08/09,the engine light came on when it was drop off by the dealership. I call right back i was told to bring it in. This continue 3 times after, the crank shaft went out,the fuel sensor was the 4 time with me 1 time with the other owner. She put 3500mi. On the car fact. My title said, 200 mi. Then, the gas peddle was so hot i could not keep my foot on it. I was call by kia, park the car or it will blow up on you. I was on the road next to a cane field no houses close to me. I'm 65 yrs. Old, been going for over 38 mo. Because the dealer was louisiana new car commissioner(1) he keeping me at bay. This car was on it way back to kia manfacture. But was sold to me because i paid cash. They they tried to buy back the car from a loan co. Where i took a loan on it. They laugh at me tell me i'm on my own. I still have the warranty on it. Could you help me. This was a new car i was sold even though some one else had it before me for months 3500mi. Yet on my title it said 200mi.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	200
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HOUMA, LA
VIN pattern	KNAFE121285XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	0
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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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2008 KIA SPECTRA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 KIA SPECTRA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?