10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,441 miles

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problem #3

Oct 062007

Spectra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,322 miles
The rear driver tire went flat while driving 60 mph. The window was down and all of a sudden a tapping noise started to sound, when the car stopped because the steering wheel was feeling shaky, the tire had a rip in the side of it, the wires were showing, it looked like a cut but it had just happened while driving down the highway. It was scary to say the least. The tire has alot of tread left on it and I think the other matching set of tires may explode any day. Afraid to drive the car now with the tires being this way.

- Knox, IN, USA

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problem #2

Sep 032002

Spectra

  • miles
I rented a 2002 Kia Spectra in Colorado and experienced 3 "skids" when it was raining, even though I was going only 30-50 mph.

- Lagunitas, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 032002

Spectra

  • miles
I rented a 2002 Kia Spectra in Colorado and experienced 3 "skids" when it was raining, even though I was going only 30-50 mph.

- Lagunitas, CA, USA

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