2005 Kia Spectra electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Kia Spectra — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle speedometer randomly quits. Also dash lights on binacle. Then will come back on after a day or so, have replace with genuine kia oem parts but still happens. Also looked on forums online and seems to be a common occurrence.”
filed Mar 29, 2020
“Speedometer and odometer not working well it works the first time in the morning when I drive after I turn car off and go to drive again it will not work the entire day. Recently I have meet someone with exact make and model with the exact same issue literally as I described the other person who I…”
filed Nov 14, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues…
PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Spectra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 10 | 9% |
| 2008 Spectra | 14 | 12% |
| 2007 Spectra | 16 | 11% |
| 2006 Spectra | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 Spectra | 7 | 10% |
| 2003 Spectra | 9 | 10% |
| 2002 Spectra | 9 | 10% |
| 2001 Spectra | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 Spectra | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.