2009 Kia Spectra electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2009 Kia Spectra — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall, had new tires put on and now I have a light on on my dash all the time, I guess the tire place threw away or kept special valve stems, how do I turn off light. The front seat, seat cushion came loose from the seat frame while I was driving down a canyon road ,now I can lift the seat…”
filed Oct 16, 2018
“I installed a new battery in my vehicle recently,after removing the old battery I tried to get the new battery out of the car, which was in the back seat of the car. The doors happened to be locked but the drivers door window was down. With the battery out none of the doors would open, I reached in…”
filed Dec 29, 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Spectra | 14 | 12% |
| 2007 Spectra | 16 | 11% |
| 2006 Spectra | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 Spectra | 11 | 11% |
| 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 2009 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.