2001 Kia Spectra review from North America
"This is the worst car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The seals on the doors were faulty.
The belts had to be replaced after 50 miles.
The crank angle and throttle sensors went out.
The trunk lever broke off.
The door chime doesn't work properly.
The stereo ejects CDs on it's own.
The trunk latch broke and I could not close the trunk.
The windshield wipers quit working.
The fuel gage quit working.
The dashboard popped up and separated from the car, twice.
The brake switch went out, which meant I had no brake lights in rush hour traffic.
It constantly burns out the fuel pump fuse. I keep spares in the car now.
General comments?
I researched this case before I bought it and the only complaint I could find was about the cup holders. I thought I was making a good purchase. I traded in a 1990 Ford Thunderbird with 206,000 miles because I thought this Kia would be more reliable. I was sadly mistaken. This car has left me stranded or been in the shop more times than any other vehicle I have ever owned.
Recommended reviews
| A great little car for a teenager to abuse |
|
| Better than it should be, easy on the eyes, fun and functional |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2009 |