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2007 Kia Spectra Spectra5 SX 4AT

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2007 Kia Spectra – front Unverified
Photo: 2005 Kia Cerato SE 2.0 Front by Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (LD, 2005–2009); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2005 Kia Cerato SE 2.0 Front by Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Kia Cerato front 20080131 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: KIA CERATO SEDAN (LD) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: KIA CERATO SEDAN (LD) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2005 Kia Cerato SE 2.0 Rear by Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2007 Kia Spectra Spectra5 SX 4AT is a 2.0-liter inline-4 with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,595 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The Spectra measures 171.3 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,003 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,595 ($27,585 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L I4
Displacement2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity14 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16-in.
Wheels Rear16-in.
Tires FrontP205/50R16
Tires RearP205/50R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length171.3 in
Width68.3 in
Height57.9 in
Wheelbase102.8 in
Front Track58.9 in
Rear Track58.5 in
Ground Clearance6.3 in
Cargo Volume18.3 ft³
Curb Weight3,003 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40 in
Headroom Rear38.8 in
Legroom Front42.8 in
Legroom Rear35.4 in
Shoulder Room Front55.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.9 in
Hip Room Front52.4 in
Hip Room Rear53.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2007 Kia Spectra 5-DR w/SAB
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2007 Kia Spectra 4-DR w/SAB: overall not rated

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Kia SPECTRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 25, 2011 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

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.

NHTSA campaign 11V256000

162 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2007 Kia SPECTRA

Owner Complaints

162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Kia SPECTRA (23 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 15 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags60
Fuel System18
Electrical System17
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Gasoline16
Latches/Locks/Linkages12
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 22, 2024 · Air Bags
“Passenger Air bag sensor light has come on and stayed on. Took to AutoZone and have them put it on the code reader and said it was something faulty in the sensor mat under the seat.”
May 11, 2023 · Power Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“I purchased my 2007 Spectra5 used with 155,000 miles on it. The engine had no codes or any stored codes. It ran fine until I filled it up with gas. I DO NOT overfill the tank because I understand EVAP…”
Sep 22, 2022 · Air Bags
“I first noticed my air bag light (the one by the clock) coming on and off when my granddaughters weight went from under weight to appropriate weight to ride in the front seat. It would come on and off…”
May 15, 2022 · Unknown Or Other
“I was drive my 2007 Kia Spectra EX in Bakersfield, CA. All of a sudden I parked my car at the gas station, I filled the car up, and I tried putting the transmission into drive but the car would not go…”
Oct 15, 2021 · Electrical System
“Doors LOCK and UNLOCK on their own. I have been locked out numerous times, some with the engine still running.I brought car to Kia numerous times, and was told there was nothing that could be done, it…”

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 2007 KIA SPECTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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