2001 Kia Spectra review from North America
"This car is a piece of trash"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car shuts off while driving without warning.
Car stalled several times when put in reverse.
Flutters for no apparent reason.
Came with weather strip defect in all four doors.
Came with window handle defect.
General comments?
My 2001 KIA Spectra has given me headache after headache. It has only been 1 year and 5 months since the day I purchased it.
I regret that I decided to purchase my first car from a KIA Dealership. These last seven moths have been horror for me.
I am now in process of getting relief from the NJ Lemon Law.
My car is an accident waiting to happen.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2003 |