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2008 Kia Spectra recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2008 Kia Spectra
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component137
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 72 | 53 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 12 |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 8 |
| Engine | 10 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 5 |
| Steering | 5 | 4 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Power train | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Exterior lighting
“The contact owns a 2008 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that all three brake lights failed to illuminate as intended.”
- Vehicle speed control
“After starting car, for first 15-20 mins, all normal. After speedometer go erratic (showing slower than actual speed - or - higher than actual speed) and soon after it just stops working. No check engine light.”
- Tires
“I have tires sized 195/60r15. I was having problems with shaking at a certain speed. my mechanic checked all the options that could have been mechanical and directed me to a tire shop.”
Other Kia Spectra model years
- 20090 recalls114 complaints
- 20080 recalls137 complaints
- 20071 recall162 complaints
- 20061 recall118 complaints
- 20053 recalls105 complaints
- 20042 recalls76 complaints
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2008 Kia Spectra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Kia Spectra have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2008 Kia Spectra. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Kia Spectra?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 72 complaints out of 137 filed with NHTSA (53%). Across all complaints, owners reported 23 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Kia Spectra?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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