2002 Kia Spectra power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Kia Spectra — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased 2002 kia spectra in 11/ 2004 with 14,000 miles on it. ( I have all maintenance work documented) . In 2006 I noticed my car would get sluggish and hesitate whenever I would accelerate. It didn't happen all the time. But I did take it in for a tune-up and transmission flush and fill. This…”
filed May 26, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia spectra. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate from a stop and would exhibit loud noises when driving above 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced…”
filed Apr 23, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. Refer to the shop manual on kgis for…
TSBTRA046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2013
Power Train problems in other Spectra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Spectra | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 Spectra | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 Spectra | 7 | 7% |
| 2005 Spectra | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 Spectra | 16 | 23% |
| 2003 Spectra | 16 | 18% |
| 2001 Spectra | 8 | 20% |
| 2000 Spectra | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Kia Spectra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.