2005 Kia Spectra Review

2005 Kia Spectra is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 176.40 in length and 57.90 in height. Made in South Korea, 2005 Kia Spectra has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 12,700 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2005 Kia Spectra. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 24 - 25 of gasoline in the city and 24 - 25 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Spectra
Trims Available: 2
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $12,700 USD
MPG: 24 - 25 City / 33 - 34 HWY
Tires: 195/60R15
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Kia Spectra 2005 Trims

2005 Kia Spectra EX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 - 25 City / 33 - 34 HWY

2005 Kia Spectra LX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 - 25 City / 33 - 34 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 05V183000 started on /Date(1114660800000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.

Consequence: IF THE ROD CRACKS OR FAILS, LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY, WHICH INCLUDES THE TIE ROD COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 8, 2005. AN ADDITIONAL LETTER WAS SENT TO OWNERS WHO HAD NOT TAKEN THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR REPAIR. THIS LETTER WAS MAILED MAY 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall 11V256000 started on /Date(1303704000000-0400)/.

Summary: KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH HOLD THE TANK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND POSSIBLY DISRUPT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK.

Consequence: THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

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If you consider used 2005 Kia Spectra look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2005 Kia Spectra’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 24 - 25 miles, which is higher then 2004 Kia Spectra.

2005 Kia Spectra is made in South Korea between 2000 to 2009.

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1
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$12,700 - $13,995
24 - 25 City / 33 - 34 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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$12,700 - $13,995
24 - 25 City / 33 - 34 HWY
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5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Spectra

$12,700 - $13,995
24 - 25 City / 33 - 34 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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24 - 25 City / 33 - 34 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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