2008 Kia Amanti problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (4) · Power Train (3) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2013-04-01 · campaign 13V114000 · 980,377 vehicles
Defect: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 20
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2021-09-13 · TSB_BOD055_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin provides information relating to some kia models tha
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-03-02 · PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Equipment:mechanical 2017-01-18 · TSB-GEN085R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washe
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2016-11-04 · TSB-GEN085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2016-04-04 · PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - use of aftermarket usb charging cables in usb/12v ports - this article provides information regarding the use of usb ports and 12v power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket usb charging cab
Exterior Lighting 2015-03-19 · PS382 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pitstop: stop lamp switch identification matrix (sc098) - kma has received a number of incorrect warranty return parts related to campaign sc098 and has determined that at times dealer staff may have difficulty in quickly and easily identifying the correct switches while ordering parts, preparing to
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-07-06 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · 68,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 kia amanti. the contact stated there were several failures with the clockspring assembly feature causing the horn and cruise control to become inoperable. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the mechanic confirmed the failure with the cl…”
2021-06-30 · Suspension“[xxx] this was a persistent problem since the car was new; yet, undiscovered by the dealer after their examination. continued complaint produced no result. engineer's analysis: rear sway bar end linkage is designed to rotate during a (leaning outward) pitched road cornering and the resulting torsional forces on the frame. both rear shock absorb…”
2020-03-09 · Electrical System · 2,500 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia amanti. the contact stated that when the vehicle does not operate everyday the battery will run dead. the sunroof will independently open. the contact also stated that the electronic panel failed to function. the vehicle was taken to two independent mechanic and was diagnosed that a new electronic panel was needed. t…”
2018-09-04 · Electrical System · 72,000 mi“power side view mirrors are moving while driving or when shifting transmission from park to reverse/neutral/drive. this is extremely dangerous as when i go to look out the side view mirrors they are constantly in a different position then how they should be set. i'm constantly adjusting the mirrors and they continue to move all over the place on th…”
2015-08-01 · Visibility/Wiper · 40,000 mi“the side view mirrors on the driver and passenger side will move at any time without a command. too often when i want to change lanes, the mirror is not in the correct position. dangerous…”
2015-07-17 · Power Train · 43,118 mi“while driving at 40mph the transmission made a hard shift...there was a noticeable jump. dealer said they couldn't duplicate the problem and they would only drive it around the block.…”
2015-07-17 · Unknown Or Other · 43,118 mi“outside left and right rearview mirrors self adjusting. dealer installed another new memory seat switch…”
2015-07-17 · Unknown Or Other · 22,915 mi“mirrors adjusting randomly on their own.…”
2015-07-17 · Unknown Or Other · 25,023 mi“left and right rearview mirrors adjusting on their own. dealer removed and replaced seat control switch. dealer couldn't duplicate problem on previous visit on 9/03/10 and told us to bring it back as soon as it happened again.…”
2015-07-17 · Exterior Lighting · 99,000 mi“i've had to replace the low beam halogen bulbs 4x in the last two yeasr. these bulbs are not available in the aftermarket auto parts stores....have to purchase from local dealership. they never have these bulbs in stock, always have to order and usually takes 3-4 days. just replaced both the left & right on 01/26/15 and the right bulb burned out a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.