2004 KIA LD Spectra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2004 KIA LD Spectra. Newest first.
On certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag feature, the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. this may occur if the crs IS installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. if there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. the recall began on october 31, 2005. owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train
I noticed that after putting the car into drive from park the engine would "rev" but no movement until 3-5 seconds later then the car would "lunge" into gear and accelerate. I would notice that I would be driving in 2nd-3rd gear and there would be no acceleration just "revs" from the engine then it…
I noticed that after putting the car into drive from park the engine would "rev" but no movement until 3-5 seconds later then the car would "lunge" into gear and accelerate. I would notice that I would be driving in 2nd-3rd gear and there would be no acceleration just "revs" from the engine then it would jump back into gear and go. This intermittently started happening after I changed the radiator that had a faulty trans-axle coupler on it, not sure if that could of been an issue with why the at IS acting like it IS. *tr
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Exterior lighting › Headlights
In the past 16 months I have replaced both head lights and both brake lights a total of 22 times - I have taken my vehicle to a KIA dealership twice this year and both times have been told there IS nothing wrong with the lighting system - this IS ridiculous. I have been driving with only my bright…
In the past 16 months I have replaced both head lights and both brake lights a total of 22 times - I have taken my vehicle to a KIA dealership twice this year and both times have been told there IS nothing wrong with the lighting system - this IS ridiculous. I have been driving with only my bright lights for the past month and a half as I refuse to replace any more headlights - they cease working in 1 to 12 days. *jb
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Exterior lighting
Dt*: the contact stated while driving all the exterior lights and dash board indicator lights went out. the vehicle was pulled off the road without incident and turned off. when restarted both exterior and dash indicator lights returned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however the problem could not be duplicated. the manufacturer has not been alerted.
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Dt: the contact complained about an ongoing problem with the air bag sensor located in the passenger seat. The light in the dashboard intermittently flashed. The dealer completed recall 05v431000 repairs. However, the problem recurred even after recall work was completed. She made contact with the manufacturer, who suggested she return to the service dealer. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Dt:the contact stated the passenger side air bag light came on. there was recall o5v431000, it was repaired under the recall. Since the repairs the light came on intermittently. when the light came on it alerted the passenger that the airbag was not functioning. the dealership stated the passengers were not sitting in the seats properly. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10201529TECHNICAL 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 bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
- 10026726KIA: 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.
Every KIA LD Spectra model year
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