| Issue ID | 1043072 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10566514 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/11/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. The contact stated that the engine failed to start after several attempts. The battery was jump started in order for the engine to operate. The failure recurred intermittently which required the battery to be recharged each time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the battery was replaced with a new one. The failure persisted and the vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ST. PAUL, MN |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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