5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,000 miles

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problem #2

Dec 262009

Spectra

  • 28,000 miles
Stopping to avoid cars cutting me off or braking for any reason. Occurs often. Brake & gas pedals too close. Thought it was a surge for along time, but realized both pedals were being pressed at the same time, even more so for people with a wider foot than mine. Noted by my mechanic and daughter also. Several near misses. Mechanic had no remedy for problem. It's a Kia Spectra, ls, 2002 problem.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

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problem #1

Feb 052003

(reported on)

Spectra

  • miles
When stopping vehicle, it will surge forward. The dealership has been contacted.

- Hemet, CA, USA

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