Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | — | 1 | Airbag | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median LD Spectra year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Kia LD Spectra problems
Latest Kia LD Spectra recalls
Air bags
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Kia LD Spectra should you avoid?
None of the Kia LD Spectra years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Kia LD Spectra problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (2), lights (2) and electrical system (1). Airbag complaints peak in the 2004 model year.
How many recalls has the Kia LD Spectra had?
1 recall across 2004. The model year with the most is 2004.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.