Total Complaints
4 filings
KIA LD SPECTRA · model year
2005 KIA LD SPECTRA
4 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash reports, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005KIALD SPECTRA carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 LD SPECTRA is air bags with 1 filings, followed by structure:body (1) and steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 38 investigation files overlapping the 2005 LD SPECTRA, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
4 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recalls (1)
05V43100021/09/2005
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
Recent Complaints
20191125CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY
CAR SUDDENLY BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A SIGN. I HAVE REPLACED MOST OF THE PARTS I THINK I NEED BUT STILL NEED PARTS THAT WERE RECALLED AND PROBABLY AN ALIGNMENT AND COUPLE TIRES.
Mileage: 160,000
20191125CrashSTEERING
CAR SUDDENLY BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A SIGN. I HAVE REPLACED MOST OF THE PARTS I THINK I NEED BUT STILL NEED PARTS THAT WERE RECALLED AND PROBABLY AN ALIGNMENT AND COUPLE TIRES.
Mileage: 160,000
20191125CrashWHEELS
CAR SUDDENLY BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A SIGN. I HAVE REPLACED MOST OF THE PARTS I THINK I NEED BUT STILL NEED PARTS THAT WERE RECALLED AND PROBABLY AN ALIGNMENT AND COUPLE TIRES.
Mileage: 160,000
20150429CrashAIR BAGS
SORRY, HAD TO COMPLETE A 2ND COMPLAINT BECAUSE REALIZED WHEN IT WAS TOO LATE THAT IT DIDN'T SAVE THE INJURY INFO. MY SON REAR ENDED A VEHICLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE WITH NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSING A CONCUSSION. *TR
Mileage: 104,000
Compare 2005KIALD SPECTRA to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 KIA LD SPECTRA have?▼
The 2005 KIA LD SPECTRA has 4 NHTSA complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 KIA LD SPECTRA?▼
Yes, the 2005 KIA LD SPECTRA has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 KIA LD SPECTRA?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 KIA LD SPECTRA is AIR BAGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY and STEERING.
Is the 2005 KIA LD SPECTRA safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.