Most common 2007 Kia Spectra5 problems
Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Kia Spectra5 complaints by model year
Best Spectra5 years: 2007. Years to avoid: 2006, 2008. Compare all years →
What 2007 Kia Spectra5 owners say
Air bags
Was in a front end collison on passenger side broke windsshied ripped the. Windshield frame on passaner side up which damaged frame on passanger door side mirror on outside destroyed air bag on passenger side contantment damaged what I am really upset about is that the front air bags did not deploy all that happened was that the passenger side air bag condainment just broke slightly opened my grandson was in that seat he was lucky his head did not go through windshield what saved him was saftey belt however the damage to the car is 4000 and the biggest expense is having to replace air bags which are defective and the air bag compartment this is totally a major problem.
Front passenger seat air bag sensor is defective. Weight sensor on dash will not work and the air bag symbol is turned on the dash. Dealership said it would have to replace entire seat at least $1500.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Kia Spectra5 a good car?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Spectra5 rates better than average: 60% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Spectra5 at the same age. It is one of the best Spectra5 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Kia Spectra5?
The air bags — 4 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (1) and engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Kia Spectra5 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Kia Spectra5. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Kia Spectra5?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006 and 2008. See the full Kia Spectra5 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Kia Spectra5 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 115,000 miles; 20% 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.