2004 Kia Ld Spectra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module (2) · Power Train (1) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2021-09-13 · TSB_BOD055_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin provides information relating to some kia models tha
Parking Brake:indicator Light 2008-08-28 · KT-2008082201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe
What owners report
2014-01-12 · Power Train · 170,000 mi“i noticed that after putting the car into drive from park the engine would "rev" but no movement until 3-5 seconds later then the car would "lunge" into gear and accelerate. i would notice that i would be driving in 2nd-3rd gear and there would be no acceleration just "revs" from the engine then it would jump back into gear and go. this intermitten…”
2006-08-01 · Exterior Lighting:headlights“in the past 16 months i have replaced both head lights and both brake lights a total of 22 times - i have taken my vehicle to a kia dealership twice this year and both times have been told there is nothing wrong with the lighting system - this is ridiculous. i have been driving with only my bright lights for the past month and a half as i refuse t…”
2006-05-23 · Exterior Lighting · 11,757 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving all the exterior lights and dash board indicator lights went out. the vehicle was pulled off the road without incident and turned off. when restarted both exterior and dash indicator lights returned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however the problem could not be duplicated. the manufa…”
2005-11-16 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module“dt: the contact complained about an ongoing problem with the air bag sensor located in the passenger seat. the light in the dashboard intermittently flashed. the dealer completed recall 05v431000 repairs. however, the problem recurred even after recall work was completed. she made contact with the manufacturer, who suggested she return to the se…”
2005-11-01 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module“dt:the contact stated the passenger side air bag light came on. there was recall o5v431000, it was repaired under the recall. since the repairs the light came on intermittently. when the light came on it alerted the passenger that the airbag was not functioning. the dealership stated the passengers were not sitting in the seats properly. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.