Kia Spectra 2003
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2003 Kia Spectra.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 5-door/4-door hatchback.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | Regular | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 19 - 21 MPG | 27 - 29 MPG | 370.29 - 403.95 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Kia Spectra -
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What is the MPG of a 2003 Kia Spectra?
- The 2003 Kia Spectra has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 19 - 21 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 27 - 29 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2003 Kia Spectra?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2003 Kia Spectra can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2003 Kia Spectra?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2003 Kia Spectra is $2450.
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Where is the 2003 Kia Spectra produced?
- The 2003 Kia Spectra is produced in Whasung, South Korea.
- 1.8L 4 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 1.8L 4 cylinder 5-speed manual
Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Spectra
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.5232 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2450 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Vehicle record id 18547 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 10 Model name (carline) Spectra Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.9 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 38.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Spectra
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.3962 City mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2250 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Vehicle record id 18548 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 10 Model name (carline) Spectra Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 26.2 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 40.6 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- TSB_BOD055_R1 - STRUCTURE: Technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
- PS443 - EQUIPMENT: 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 with their head units th
- PS539 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
- TSB-GEN085R1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?One time use.? Some example
- TSB-GEN085 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?One time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- TSBTRA046 - POWER TRAIN: Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. Refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model
- KT-2008110606 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Kia: doors locking intermittently without driver input from the rke transmitter or key switch may be caused by wear on switch contacts in door latch assembly resulting in high resistance. *pe
- KT-2008082201 - PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT: Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe
- 017 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Charging system upgrade. *tt
- 026 - STEERING: Steering wheel noise. *tt
- 026 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Service campaign to replace orvr (on-board refueling vapor recovery) valve. *tt
- 009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Cold engine hard start. *scc
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
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| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| DisplacementCC | 1800.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 109.84273937051 |
| DisplacementL | 1.8 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | KIA |
| MakeID | 499 |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI) |
| Manufacturer Id | 1034 |
| Model | Spectra |
| ModelID | 5499 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
| NCSA Make | KIA |
| NCSA Model | Spectra/Spectra5 |
| Plant City | WHASUNG |
| Plant Country | SOUTH KOREA |
| VIN | KNAFB121X35216233 |
| Valve Train Design | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
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User Manual Owner's Manual Specifications
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User Manual Owner's Manual
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User Manual Owner's Manual Specifications
2003 Spectra Owners Manual Kia your vehicle at a glance knowing driving YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE Page 9 10 11 KNOWING 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 spectra EN kia sportage ca content ownership ownersmanual ownermanual co 2020 08 80 YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVING TIPS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY MAINTANANCE ... lang: score:34 filesize: 8.32 M page_count: 198 document date: 2009-10-07 |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20180504 |
My car is leaking gas on the passenger side underneath the car i also have gas fumes in my car too, i am losing a lot of gas in my car.I have strangers pointing out that my car is leaking gas and the smell of gas when i park my car in a public parking lot when i do shopping, i fear that my car will go up in flames and i have my children ride in the car and complain about the fumes of gas i see that there was the same recalls on 2004 kia spectra. Mine is is a 2003 which i having the exact problems with a gas leak . I need this to be on a recall list to get repair asap , for the safety of me and my kids.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20170802 |
Dirt cheap cars sold me a car that wont pass inspection
| No | No | N | None | None | 20161016 |
I noticed brake fluid underneath my car one day and checked my level to find that there was basically no brake fluid in the reservoir. Turns out it's the brake proportioning valve. After looking online it seems like this is a trend and has caused accidents previously. The mechanic was surprised that this was indeed the problem after calling and then getting the car repaired. The leak came on suddenly and was fairly sever requiring that i add brake fluid after every short drive. If i hadn't noticed this problem i likely would have ended up rear-ending someone or worse. It also seems to be prevalent amongst the 2000-2005 models.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20161015 |
I bought a car from a used dealer and i was informed that it had no frame damage but i took it to two garages and both garages informed me that there was frame damage front and back and the one garage i took it to said that they were aware of the frame damage
| No | No | N | None | None | 20140810 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia spectra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20140613 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia spectra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,234. The vin was not available.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20131107 |
Went to turn on my heater today and the smell of gasoline filled my car, 4-door sedan. The car had the same problems as many of the other owners mentioned before e.G. A brake fluid leak, squealing brakes and the transmission is always slow to kick in when pulling off from a stop. Never experienced a gas leak problem with any other car i owned. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20121231 |
At my cost i had to replace the brake proportioning valve which was causing a brake fluid leak. Apparently this is a common dangerous situation. Please create a recall before someone's brakes completely fail in traffic. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20121218 |
The brake fluid proportioning valve is leaking for no reason. Not a serviceable part. Must be replaced. Not a wear and tear part either. Very common issue with 2002 and 2003 research stated. Thanks. *tr
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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| KNAFB161935102430 | 2003 | Spectra | WHASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNAFB161735113619 | 2003 | Spectra | WHASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNAFB121X35216233 | 2003 | Spectra | WHASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNAFB161835124547 | 2003 | Spectra | WHASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNAFB161135112174 | 2003 | Spectra | WHASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNAFB121X35212232 | 2003 | Spectra | WHASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |