Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
2007 vs 2008 KIA SPECTRA
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 227 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 21.2% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
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| Component | 2007 share | 2008 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM | 19.9% | 3.4% | ▼ 16.5 pts smaller share |
| AIR BAGS | 29.1% | 44.5% | ▲ 15.4 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2.7% | 5.9% | ▲ 3.2 pts larger share |
| SEAT BELTS | 2.0% | 5.0% | ▲ 3.1 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6.0% | 8.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 2.7% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.8 pts smaller share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | 4.0% | 2.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts smaller share |
| SUSPENSION | 1.3% | not reported | ▼ 1.3 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 1.3% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts larger share |
| STRUCTURE | 1.3% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts larger share |
| TIRES | not reported | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts larger share |
| PARKING BRAKE | 0.7% | not reported | ▼ 0.7 pts smaller share |
| ENGINE | 4.0% | 3.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts smaller share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7.3% | 6.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts smaller share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 35.1% | 26.1% | ▼ 9.1 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Campaign components: not reported
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 6 → 3
- ◆ Injuries
- 19 → 21