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2006 Kia Spectra repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 41 repairs.
2006 Kia Spectra repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Spectra5 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Apr 201061200 miUS $200 | Rear bumper and rear spoiler (body molding) after hit and run accident. Covered under uninsured motorists coverage. | ||
| Mar 201391000 miUS $60 | After sitting overnight in cold weather, clutch engages abruptly instead of slipping to allow smooth engagement. After initial engagement, clutch operates properly. Believe throwout bearing and clutch disc is worn. No repair at this time. | ||
| Kia Spectra5 in Washington, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 200855000 mi | Warranty replacement of transmission. 2nd gear syncros went out. | ||
| Sep 2011103000 mi | Broken piston ring, Engine short block replaced. | ||
| Oct 2016170500 miUS $8 | Evap OBD 2 error Gas cap replaced and code cleared | ||
| Jun 2018212000 miUS $200 | Alternator went out. | ||
2006 Kia Spectra5 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Spectra5 in Washington, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Apr 2015111500 miUS $800 | Leak caused breaks to fail | ||
| Feb 2018139000 miUS $600 | Sensor failed causing check engine light to come on. Replaced broken sensors and faulty gas cap. | ||
| Kia Spectra5 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jul 201586000 miUS $13 | Replaced rusted out flexpipe Replaced rusted out transmission oil pan Replaced battery cable clamps | ||
| Kia Spectra5 in Maryland, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Nov 201459900 miUS $110 | Replaced O2 sensor (bank 1, sensor 1) after getting CEL. New sensor fixed problem. | ||
2006 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Spectra in Washington, United States - May 2010 | |||
| Mar 200713940 mi | Warranty repair on leather finish on steering wheel. The leather finish is rubbing off due to cheap materials. Dealer is replacing steering wheel under warranty. | ||
| Jan 200920500 mi | Dealer replaced brake pedal sensor due to it causing my cruise control to not engage under warranty. | ||
| Mar 200923600 mi | Dealer replaced bank 1 O2 sensor due to malfunction under warranty. | ||
| May 201040758 mi | Steering wheel replacement by dealer due to wear at the top of the wheel. Leather finish wearing off. Covered under warranty. | ||
| Kia Spectra in South Carolina, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2014159000 miUS $235 | starter went bad. was grounding out and not letting it do nothing. changed battery. not problem. selonoid started acting up. changed | ||
| Mar 2016209000 mi | timing belt broke. Destroyed engine. | ||
2006 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Spectra in Texas, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
| May 2017140000 miUS $225 | belt tighteing | ||
| Kia Spectra in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015136000 miUS $126 | Replaced passenger side front door window and lock switch assembly. Window switch would roll the window down but not up. Replace passenger side front door window switch assembly | ||
| Mar 2017139862 miUS $1021 | Replace cracked radiator, hoses and coolant Replace drivers side axle Replace passenger side rear caliper (leaking fluid) | ||
| Apr 2017140000 miUS $51 | Replace drivers side front door inside latch handle | ||
| Kia Spectra in Tennessee, United States - Jun 2007 | |||
| Jun 200718000 mi | AC compressor hose. Hose was reattached, cooling system recharged. Repaired under warranty by dealership at no cost. | ||
| Kia Spectra in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201399000 miUS $350 | The water pump, causing belts to come off. The water pump had been replaced at 60,000 miles when the timing belt was changed so was not the original part. | ||
| Kia Spectra in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 200723560 miC $105 | Changed spark plugs - problem solved. Misfire, Check Engine flashing, dealer confirmed misfires but blamed it on a dirty air filter, refused warranty. Tried to sell a $400 tune-up. Air filter looked ok. Told them to get lost, charged $90 diagnostics. | ||
| Jul 200931000 mi | Speedometer gets stuck intermittently. Dealer inspected, found no problem | ||
| Oct 200931000 mi | Speedometer got stuck again, was working by the time it got to the dealer. No fix. | ||
| Jul 201160760 miC $60 | Leak in lr wheel cylinder Hesitation under load, especially with A/C on. Replaced spark plugs - one of them seemed to have a worn out GND electrode. Fixed Minor break fluid leak in the wheel cylinder. | ||
| Kia Spectra in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2013155000 miUS $186 | Timing belt replacement and water pump replacement with belt replacements as well. | ||
| May 2014168000 miUS $190 | Replaced front wheel bearings | ||
| Jul 2015182200 miUS $300 | New brakes, turned rotors, new rear hubs | ||
| Dec 2015188000 miUS $100 | Replaced radiator. | ||
| May 2018214000 miUS $420 | Rear struts replaced | ||
| Kia Spectra in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201438000 miUS $300 | torn cv boot | ||
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