2004 Kia Spectra from North America - Comments

I just purchase a used 2004 Kia Spectra 3 days ago and my check engine light is on already. I had it checked and was told it's the gas cap (yeah right). I'm so scared. I can't believe all you guys are having this problem. I'm so not looking forward to this. I know now I made a mistake.

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I have a 2004.5 Spectra, bought new in Austin, TX. I had issues with my check engine light coming on, especially when the temperatures changed from cold and damp in the morning to hot and humid in the afternoon. After taking it in to the dealer twice with no resolution, they replaced the O2 sensor and it seems to be fixed for now.

I am now having an issue with a noise when the clutch pedal is depressed. It sounds like a groan, kind of like a binging spring. I have been trying to figure out if this might be something covered by warranty, as the car is just shy of 5 years old and has less than 35,000 miles on it.

Does anyone know if the warranty covers the clutch?

I bought a 2002 Kia Spectra 2 years ago, with relatively low mileage (36k). I am very familiar with the engine light on issue, even though my local express tire shop will always clear the code for me for free, it is so annoying to drive when you can see the engine light on... Kia may be cheap cars, but you get cheap quality in return and with the cost of maintenance, I definitely think Kia is not a good choice...

I have had my 2004 Kia Spectra for 1 1/2 years now. Its been a great car, and now the check engine light has come on twice. It has come on for the day and then goes away and I haven't seen it come back on since. Should I take the car to get it looked at, or should I just wait for the light to come back on?

My wife bought 2004 Kia Spectra. The transmission went out at 57,000 miles. We are attempting to get KIA to honor the 100,000 mile warranty. This KIA cars require lots of maintenance. She is very unhappy with the car.

I have a 2004 Kia Sorento. I have only had it two months, it has only 92000 km on it.

The first problem was the fuel sending unit that I fixed myself, now the service engine light is on and the code po446, which reads evap emission control system vent circuit malf.

I took the canister off and looked at it, and blew air through it and it looked good. I unhooked the purge valve and hooked it back on. I have reset the system many times and I can go 40 km and the light comes back on. This is a pain for me, has anybody got any ideas? Thank you.