Before buying a used 2009 Kia Spectra, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
Too new to judge yet
Complaints keep arriving for years after a car goes on sale. Owners have filed 114 so far, against 118 for a typical Spectra year.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectra — Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9.8 L/100 km 24 mpg | 7.4 L/100 km 32 mpg | 8.7 L/100 km 27 mpg |
| Spectra — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 10.2 L/100 km 23 mpg | 7.8 L/100 km 30 mpg | 9 L/100 km 26 mpg |
Spectra — Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Spectra — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
No NHTSA recalls are on file for the 2009 Kia Spectra.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Kia Spectra.
Depending on the engine and drivetrain, the EPA rates it between 8.7 and 9 L/100 km combined (26–27 mpg).
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are Air bags, Seats, Electrical system.