Most common 2004 Kia LD Spectra problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Kia LD Spectra complaints by model year
2004 Kia LD Spectra recalls (1)
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
Is the 2004 Kia LD Spectra a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Kia LD Spectra?
The air bags — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal › sensor/control module. Next are the lights (2) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Kia LD Spectra have?
There is 1 recall for the 2004 Kia LD Spectra, the most recent from September 21, 2005 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2004 Kia LD Spectra problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 170,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.