2001 Kia Spectra GSX review from North America
"I will never own another KIA!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Multiple and repetitive interior molding problems (sun visors, door trim, rear view mirror, center console)
- repetitive problems with interior trunk release latch.
- Repetitive problems with rear axle (thumping)
- Paint is coming off like chips have been taken out
- Repetitive transmission problems- will not shift out of park
- Repetitive electrical problems (headlights, air bag light, dome light)
- Outside window trim (all four side windows)
General comments?
I bought the car at a KIA dealer in South Carolina. They told me they would have a shop within 4 months and it's been 3 years and still no shop. I have to drive 100 miles round trip to get to a KIA shop. The technicians are not professional and fumble around trying to figure things out. I often have to take the car back to the shop because it was not repaired right the first time. Repairs are slow.
Recommended reviews
| A great little car for a teenager to abuse |
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| 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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64321 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2004 |