10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,500 miles

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problem #2

Apr 122010

Spectra

  • miles
On 04/12/2010 at 09:00 a.M. a 2007 Kia Spectra occupied by 4 adults and 3 children was rear ended by a pick up truck at a high rate of speed. Corpus christi police investigated the crash and created crash report [xxx]. it appears that the rear impact from the collision caused both sun visor covers to be slung off the rods that attach to the ceiling of the car. Both rods were then exposed and had the appearance of sharp tipped bayonetts. The driver of the Kia was gored by the exposed rod on the driver side and suffered a life threatening head wound. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

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problem #1

Apr 052010

Spectra

  • 45,000 miles
2007 Kia Spectra windshield stress fracture, 45,000 miles. No impact. Dealer states not covered by warranty, must go to insurance company. Crack is from top dead center and extends across vision field of both driver and passenger. Failure at less than 3 years old. "Korea safety glass".

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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