2006 Kia Spectra Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs
Horsepower
132
-138
Seats
5
Positive Owner Reviews
Negative Owner Reviews
2006 Kia Spectra Owner Reviews
3.91
98 Reviews
5 stars
24%
4 stars
48%
3 stars
21%
2 stars
6%
1 star
0%
Annie M
on February 24, 2021
If the a/c does not work you have to hit the blower under the dash.
I like that my car gets me from point A to point B and I like the size. I hate that I cannot get it to pass emissions and there's constantly something wrong with it.
Erica R
on February 6, 2021
Good on gas needs exterior and interior work.
My vehicle is very used, had a lot of bad belts, filters, and other items that totaled over $670 of repairs and it still needs more that I can not afford right now, it is a good gas saver also small for tight spaces, bodywork is not so bad could use new tires, I can only get used ones right now, and I have also had to get another alternator after the other work.
Pros from Owners
Tenorzelle S.
It's a stick good on gas and have had no major problem with the car. Easy to maintain. Great interior, great stereo equipment. Overall a great car to own. I purchased my Kia in 2016. It has been going strong ever since. The only real problem I've had with the car is the clutch. Always go to the dealership to have major parts replaced.
Cons from Owners
Tenorzelle S.
No major cons. It's a good vehicle. Always remember, once you change out a major components on the 06 Kia, look to have some slight problems with older parts on the car. Older parts go quickly when newer parts are put on your vehicle.
Ranks #16 Small Cars by Owners
The 2006 Kia Spectra has an average owner rating of 4.04 out of 5 which ranks it #16 of 22 other Small Cars.
Is The 2006 Kia Spectra A Good Car?
Yes. I love this car, it has been the best thing first car. Soon I will need a new one, they are not made to last forever. But has done the job. Love it.
Peter J.
Yes, absolutely, it is great on gas mileage, easy to drive, I sometimes wish it was a little bigger. The car is very easy to maneuver. My only complaint is that is burns through too many turn signal...
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Laurie C.
Yes, a great car! Good gas mileage, good comfort, fun car to drive.
Car is very comfortable and easy to get a toddler in and out of.
Lee B.
Yes this is a long lasting durable car it is not as spacious as it can be. The maintenance is not expensive.
Jaqua H.
Yes mine has over 160,000 miles on it and in the last year she has had no major issues. The one downside is that because the engine is so small she does take a long time to warm up and gets cold...
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Kierra U.
Yes it is a good vehicle. I drive hundreds of miles every month. I have never had many difficulties with it. The gas mileage is incredible for long distance driving and it is a comfortable flowing...
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Luis M.
Somewhat it still has many issues, that need to be fixed and interior and exterior, however this vehicle is a good gas saver and does not take up space which is good when parking in tight spaces.
Erica R.
It is an okay vehicle, had multiple issues before purchasing, that only helped some of them, it is still pretty worn from the previous owners, I don't believe it was taken care of much if any
Hunter S.
How Reliable Is The 2006 Kia Spectra?
I have had a lowly toy no problems. As long as you keep up with maintenance, the car will run smoothly.
Peter J.
For the most part it is reliable. The problems are it sometimes feel like it does not have enough power. The car feels sluggish a lot of times.
Laurie C.
Very reliable. The only minor problem is a slight squeak in the belt when it first starts running each morning.
Lee B.
It needs an alignment and a new power steering pump. It also needs window replacements and to fix the interiors ceiling.
Jaqua H.
Yes she has been very reliable to me for the past year. The only issue she has is with the small engine. She has a hard time warming up in less than 15 minutes when it is below freezing and she will...
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Kierra U.
Yes it is reliable. It is an older vehicle but it has endured a lot of miles and weather conditions very well.
Luis M.
Yes the vehicle is reliable, although there are internal mechanical problems that have to be fixed in order for it to be able to, continue running in an orderly fashion.
Erica R.
The Kia is reliable some days, becoming less reliable more days, there are more issues going on, I can't afford to get checked out at this time, to find out the specific details
Jennie P.
Is The 2006 Kia Spectra A Good Value?
I got a pretty good deal. Coming from a used car lot, the price was already pretty good. But I would pay good money for this car new.
Peter J.
I purchased it used.
It was inexpensive. I paid $3,000. The value was reasonable. I just wish it was a little more reliable, mostly for the small things that can add up. It goes through bulbs too...
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Laurie C.
Used, it was about $10000. It is a fantastic value at that price. The good gas mileage helps to make it an even better value.
Lee B.
It was a gift to me so I am not sure of how much the 2006 Kia spectra may cost. I think with the low mileage and it maintains gas it is a good value.
Jaqua H.
I am not sure how much she's worth anymore. I purchased her off of a friend for $800 which is a great deal considering she's at 160,000 miles and has no major issues yet.
Kierra U.
It is worth about 500 dollars. It has over 180,000 miles on it and so I expect the value of it to be low.
Luis M.
The cost for the vehicle was $1200.00, which when it was bought and the condition it was in then, the price seemed ok and very good not having to pay a costly car payment month to month.
Erica R.
When I made the purchase, if was for $1200, I do not know how much, the overall value is as of now, the vehicle also has body work minor damage, and is in need of paint job
Alexandra W.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the 2006 Kia Spectra wiper blade size?
Answer: The correct wiper blade sizes to use on the 2006 Kia Spectra are 24" for the driver side, 16" for the passenger side, and a 14" rear wiper blade on the rear window. When shopping for replacements You may notice...
What's the 2006 Kia Spectra vent valve solenoid location?
Answer: The vent valve solenoid for a 2006 Kia Spectra will be located at the rear of the vehicle. You're going to need to take the cover off the evap canister and it will be located in the lower section of it. If You...
What's the 2006 Kia Spectra power steering fluid type?
Answer: The 2006 Kia Sentra uses dexron ViAutomatic transmission fluid in its power steering reservoir. This is also referred to commonly as ATF 4. This vehicle has a total power steering fluid capacity of 1 to 3...
What's the 2006 Kia Spectra automatic transmission fluid type?
Answer: The 2006 Kia Spectra uses fully synthetic, dexron ViAutomatic transmission fluid. ThiS-TYPE of fluid is also written frequently as ATF 4. You can find this fluid at most major retail centers which contain an...
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Safety & Reliability
NHTSA Crash Test
Overall
Front
Rollover
Side
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
IIHS Crash Test
Moderate Overlap Front
Side
Roof Strength
Not Rated
Driver-side Overlap Front
Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety