Kia Spectra 2001

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• Refueling spit back investigation # EA04004

  Based on the low rate of fuel spit-back incedents (14.3 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold), a low warranty claims rate of 0.02 percent, and the lack of engineering information that would support the presence of an engineering defect, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.For additional information, see the attached closing report.
  

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2001 kia spectra 1.9 lt engine [yes, some models were made with this size engine.] car was parked in drive way just after midnight. Neighbors called fire department at 2:30 am. Car was not running. Fire chief found no external source of ignition. Fire chief says engine caught on fire, fire traveled down fuel lines to gas tank. Entire car burned. Car is totaled. Fire chief cannot say if there was an electrical, wiring or what type of problem in engine. Bought car new in oct 2001, one owner car. Please advise if any other owners have had similar issue with this or any other kia models. *tr

Car smells horribly like gas fumes when turned on, more so in the colder temperatures. So many complaints online, i'm surprised kia hasn't issued a recall. Breathing gas fumes for long periods of time can possibly cause cancer or other problems...Would be horrible if kia had a lawsuit on their hands for faulty equipment causing health problems in their car owners... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia spectra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained bruising and severe pain from the seat belt restraining her neck and chest area. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. Updated 9/17/13*cn

Trans all of a sudden started slipping with no prior issues. Was reading a tcm code then codes for each gear replaced trans new trans drove 30 miles and is doing the exact same thing have to drive like a stick 1st 2nd and then can put in drive around 35mph. Also breaks come and go as they please. *tr

The engine had a casting defect warranty would not cover which caused me to have to replace it i'm having to constantly replace sensors o2 and the sensors in the shifter the car is breaking down every month since i bought the car. *tr

The heater core in the car went out 4 times in 4 months for no reason, resulting in the window fogging with no way of seeing. *jb

I have had the heating system in my car repaired 4 times since the day that i bought it. This is an ongoing issue with this car and something needs to be done about it. I live in vermont where the weather gets extremely cold in the winter, meaning that you have to keep windows cleared at all times, if not, it could result in serious injury or death should there be an accident. I have had the dealer ship fix the problem before, though they have not been notified of it happening now. This will be the 5th time that it has gone in for repaired on the same issue. Something needs to be done about this issue. The a/c blower and heater are working at the same time. The blower does not work and there is no heat in the vehicle.*ak

While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *jb

Brake failure - master cylinder was replaced, mechanic said he had a hard time bleeding the brakes???? About a week after repaired brakes would not work properly and was almost involved in an accident because daughter could not stop. Have to press the pedal almost through the floor to stop and seems to have no brakes. Returned to shop, and brakes were bleed again, mechanic drove for about a week and vehicle was returned, daughter again tried to drive a couple days later and again no brakes!!!!!! Checking if vehicle is still under warranty and will bring to dealer. Also, check engine light comes on all the time, idles rough etc., this has been an ongoing problem since car was purchased!*ak