2004 Kia Spectra air bags problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2004 Kia Spectra — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tamara recall; there was an accident about ten cars in front of me. I seen everyone start hitting there brakes so I started applying mine. Then I realized everyone had come to a stop so I applied on my brakes even harder and they locked up and I slid about 15 ft. And hit a truck in the rear end…”
filed Aug 6, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia spectra. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also stated months later the seat belt springs from the driver and passenger side exploded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic…”
filed Dec 21, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Spectra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 76 | 67% |
| 2008 Spectra | 61 | 51% |
| 2007 Spectra | 56 | 37% |
| 2006 Spectra | 46 | 46% |
| 2005 Spectra | 43 | 42% |
| 2003 Spectra | 11 | 12% |
| 2002 Spectra | 22 | 24% |
| 2001 Spectra | 9 | 23% |
| 2000 Spectra | 9 | 39% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.