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2003 Kia Spectra
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.
The Kia Spectra is a compact car produced by Kia Motors between 2000 and 2009. It took many design components from its predecessor, the Kia Sephia, which ceased production in the year 2000 in most countries. It succeeded the Kia Sephia and it was replaced by the Kia Forte.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
132 complaints filed by owners for this model year (16 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2003 Kia Spectra?
EPA figures for the 2003 Kia Spectra reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2003 Kia Spectra?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 Kia Spectra in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2003 Kia Spectra?
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 Kia Spectra, most often about: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.