2008 Kia Spectra

$3,000
from
6
listings
$3K–$8K
price range
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Low$3,000
High$8,331
From$3,000
Avg Mileage116,667 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 6 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

2008 Kia Spectra Trims

All Trims Combined
From$3,000
$3K–$8K
6 listings116,667 avg miles
EX
From$2,950
20 listings|$3K–$8K

2008 Kia Spectra Pricing

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Kia Spectra Safety & Reliability

High Concern

With 0 recalls and 136 complaints, the 2008 Kia Spectra rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
136
Complaints
23
Crashes
3
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Kia Spectra's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 136 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags58
02Unknown Or Other6
03Electrical System6
04Vehicle Speed Control5
05Seat Belts4
136 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Spectra Fuel Economy

26–27mpg combined
·
23-24city
·
30-32hwy
·
$2,500-$2,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2008 Kia Spectra ranges from 26 to 27 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Spectra - Automatic 4-spd
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Spectra - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Kia Spectra

16States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 15 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

Buying a 2008 Kia Spectra?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2008 Kia Spectra a good car to buy?

The 2008 Kia Spectra has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Kia Spectra?

Fuel economy ranges from 26 to 27 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $75 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2008 Kia Spectra?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2008 Kia Spectra, based on 136 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2008 compare to other Kia Spectra years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Kia Spectra model years. Visit the Kia Spectra buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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