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2000 Kia Spectra GSX

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2000 Kia Spectra – front Unverified
Photo: 02-04 Kia Spectra hatch front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Spectra (Sephia II) (2000–2004); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 02-04 Kia Spectra hatch front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Kia Spectra (1) by Bindydad123, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Kia Spectra 1.6 LS 2003 (13332282105) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 02-04 Kia Spectra hatch rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2000 Kia Spectra GSX is a 1.8-liter inline-4 with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,445 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The Spectra measures 176.2 inches long on a 100.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,560 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,445 ($25,375 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.8L I4
Displacement1.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear14-in. aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length176.2 in
Width66.9 in
Height55.5 in
Wheelbase100.8 in
Ground Clearance6.1 in
Curb Weight2,560 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.6 in
Headroom Rear36.6 in
Legroom Front43.1 in
Legroom Rear34.4 in
Shoulder Room Front53.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear54.2 in
Hip Room Front52.1 in
Hip Room Rear52.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2000 Kia Spectra GSX with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Kia SPECTRA.

23 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Kia SPECTRA

Owner Complaints

23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Kia SPECTRA (6 mention a crash, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags9
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 4, 2005 · Power Train
“TRANSMISSION HOUSING EXPLODED,COMPANY REFUSES TO BACK WARRANTY. *NM”
Jul 1, 2005 · Steering
“MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2000 KIA SPECTRA WHEN THE CLAM SHELL (STEERING COLUMN COVER) CAME APART WHILE SHE WAS MAKING A TURN. THE TOP PIECE PULL A WIRE LOOSE CAUSING THE AIR BAG INDICATOR TO COME ON…”
Aug 23, 2004 · Parking Brake
“BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND FEEL LOW, CAR TOOK TIME TO STOP WHEN BRAKING. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE BRAKE AT THE FIRST TIME. SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED THE SWITCH .STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THAT NOISE AT THE…”
Aug 23, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST AND MUFFLER. LOTS OF NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR.THEY REPLACED THE SILENCER THE FIRST TIME, GASKET-EXHAUST PIPE, THE SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED THE SILENNER,,GASKET-EXHAUST…”
Aug 23, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling 1 injury
“ENGINE OVERHEATS A LOT.WHEN I START THE CAR AT TIME SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER NEAT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AC LINE FROZEN . COOLING FAN NOT WORKING. FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED JUNCTION BLOCK, SECOND TIME…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 KIA SPECTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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