2003 Kia Spectra brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 18 complaints for the 2003 Kia Spectra, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
Dt: the contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH the brakes did not respond and the contact's vehicle crashed into another car. Updated 12/27/05.
2003 kia spectra 99,000 miles. I am having to fill up with brake fluid once or twice a day. Brake proportion valve is leaking. Several sites and complaints about this. Why no recall when this is not a part that should ordinarily need to be replaced?
Brakes problems in other years
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