Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Kia Spectra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Kia Spectra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 152 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V256000 FUEL TANK STRAPS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 56 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 17 complaints
- Electrical System 16 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 15 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 12 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints
Of the 152 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 152 complaints, owners report 20 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Kia Spectra receives a below-average rating due to a high rate of complaints particularly involving airbags, fuel systems, and electrical issues. Furthermore, a significant recall concerning fuel tank assembly affects certain regions, indicating reliability concerns affecting ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$800 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Air filter replacement
- Brake pad inspection
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light on
- Sudden loss of power
- Unresponsive airbags
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Irregular speed behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Kia Spectra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.