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Kia Amanti 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

Kia Amanti 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10290514

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2008.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . from the day i bought the vehicle the throttle tip has been very aggressive. i barely touch the gas pedal and the car jumps forward. i feel this could lead to an accident and cause potential injury. *tr.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125985. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in PARMA, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Suspension Front

Kia Amanti 2008 Suspension Front Review #10376285

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2011.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . drivers' mirror adjustment/memory setting: the drivers' mirror will start clicking/moving,when i hit the remote.when the mirrors tilt down after put in reverse,the driver's mirror will not return back to the memory setting,which has to be reset everytime,in order to properly use mirrors.i have turned off the memory for the mirrors,but the mirror continues to move. *tr.Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in PORTSMOUTH, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Kia Amanti 2008 Suspension Review #10376285

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2011.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION . drivers' mirror adjustment/memory setting: the drivers' mirror will start clicking/moving,when i hit the remote.when the mirrors tilt down after put in reverse,the driver's mirror will not return back to the memory setting,which has to be reset everytime,in order to properly use mirrors.i have turned off the memory for the mirrors,but the mirror continues to move. *tr.Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in PORTSMOUTH, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Kia Amanti 2008 Electrical System

Kia Amanti 2008 Electrical System Review #10376285

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2011.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . drivers' mirror adjustment/memory setting: the drivers' mirror will start clicking/moving,when i hit the remote.when the mirrors tilt down after put in reverse,the driver's mirror will not return back to the memory setting,which has to be reset everytime,in order to properly use mirrors.i have turned off the memory for the mirrors,but the mirror continues to move. *tr.Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in PORTSMOUTH, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Kia Amanti 2008 Suspension Rear

Kia Amanti 2008 Suspension Rear Review #10376285

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2011.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . drivers' mirror adjustment/memory setting: the drivers' mirror will start clicking/moving,when i hit the remote.when the mirrors tilt down after put in reverse,the driver's mirror will not return back to the memory setting,which has to be reset everytime,in order to properly use mirrors.i have turned off the memory for the mirrors,but the mirror continues to move. *tr.Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in PORTSMOUTH, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Kia Amanti 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

Kia Amanti 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10442598

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2012.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . at 65 mph on a busy freeway -without any warning, engine died to idle speed and no power. try crossing 3 lanes of fast traffic with no power and rapid deceleration ! fortunately no impacts but some terrible near misses. the check engine light illuminated . the code was p2135 -throttle position switch failed.that caused p2106 &p1295 "limp home mode"-which should be changed to " killed in action(kia) while limping mode". if you check the internet, this is a well known problem across a range of kia and hyundai vehicles.there are tsb's for it.just search "2135 kia" or p2135 hyundai". the retail price for the tsb repair is only $165. it requires replacing the defective tps and a reflash of the ecm. it is free under warranty. why not make this a recall? the defect is widespread,easy and cheap to repair and potentially deadly -why not a recall? dealer was excellent .fixed the problem -they were very familiar with the issue. *tr.Mileage was 13200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125185. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in SIERRA MADRE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Power Train

Kia Amanti 2008 Power Train Review #10442598

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2012.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . at 65 mph on a busy freeway -without any warning, engine died to idle speed and no power. try crossing 3 lanes of fast traffic with no power and rapid deceleration ! fortunately no impacts but some terrible near misses. the check engine light illuminated . the code was p2135 -throttle position switch failed.that caused p2106 &p1295 "limp home mode"-which should be changed to " killed in action(kia) while limping mode". if you check the internet, this is a well known problem across a range of kia and hyundai vehicles.there are tsb's for it.just search "2135 kia" or p2135 hyundai". the retail price for the tsb repair is only $165. it requires replacing the defective tps and a reflash of the ecm. it is free under warranty. why not make this a recall? the defect is widespread,easy and cheap to repair and potentially deadly -why not a recall? dealer was excellent .fixed the problem -they were very familiar with the issue. *tr.Mileage was 13200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125185. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in SIERRA MADRE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

Kia Amanti 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10442598

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2012.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . at 65 mph on a busy freeway -without any warning, engine died to idle speed and no power. try crossing 3 lanes of fast traffic with no power and rapid deceleration ! fortunately no impacts but some terrible near misses. the check engine light illuminated . the code was p2135 -throttle position switch failed.that caused p2106 &p1295 "limp home mode"-which should be changed to " killed in action(kia) while limping mode". if you check the internet, this is a well known problem across a range of kia and hyundai vehicles.there are tsb's for it.just search "2135 kia" or p2135 hyundai". the retail price for the tsb repair is only $165. it requires replacing the defective tps and a reflash of the ecm. it is free under warranty. why not make this a recall? the defect is widespread,easy and cheap to repair and potentially deadly -why not a recall? dealer was excellent .fixed the problem -they were very familiar with the issue. *tr.Mileage was 13200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125185. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in SIERRA MADRE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Electrical System

Kia Amanti 2008 Electrical System Review #10462496

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2011.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . when adjusting the side view mirrors they just start moving on their own ...sometimes while driving .. and it's dangerouse especially when they move without u realizing and you go to check them and they are all weird so you have to adjust them while driving .. once you've adjusted one the other one will move for no reason.. *tt.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in MARRIETA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior

Kia Amanti 2008 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior Review #10472794

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2012.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR . tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia amanti. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the driver and passenger side view mirrors moved and would not stay in place. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they were not able to assist her and advised the contact to continue rearranging the mirrors. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact her at a later date. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 52,000. updated 10/16/12*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. updated 10/18/2012 *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125585. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in HOILDAY, FL. Vehicle was purchased on June 28, 2010. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Kia Amanti 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Amanti 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FRIENDLY KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 727-815-9611 . DEALER'S CITY: NEW PORT RICHEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 34652 .

Kia Amanti 2008 Air Bags

Kia Amanti 2008 Air Bags Review #10480113

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 2012.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia amanti. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the driver's side air bag deployed however, the passenger's side air bag failed to deploy and the shoulder strap of the seat belt failed to restrain the passenger. as a result, the passenger struck her head on the windshield and sustained neck injuries. in addition, the passenger suffered from an echoing and roaring inside her head. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileage was 55,000..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125185. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in PRAIRIEVILLE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Seat Belts

Kia Amanti 2008 Seat Belts Review #10480113

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 2012.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SEAT BELTS . tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia amanti. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the driver's side air bag deployed however, the passenger's side air bag failed to deploy and the shoulder strap of the seat belt failed to restrain the passenger. as a result, the passenger struck her head on the windshield and sustained neck injuries. in addition, the passenger suffered from an echoing and roaring inside her head. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileage was 55,000..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125185. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in PRAIRIEVILLE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Power Train

Kia Amanti 2008 Power Train Review #10495032

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2013.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . having the same problem with this car since i purchased it on 12/14/12. it is a 'shifting/gear/transmission issue. its a 4 yr old car, bought from dealer-kia of bedford, oh. the malfunction indicator lamp comes on after trying to shift into drive, and the car won't move(its revs in place like its in neutral). 1) 1st work order, done on 1/3/13, was to replace the 'front wiring assembly'harness and electrical led light assembly. 2) 2nd work order, done on 1/18/13, replaced the transmission inhibitor switch and cruise control switch... 3)the 3rd problem has just occurred yesterday, 1/28/13. same issue, i was pulling out of a parking spot, going into 'drive' and lost the 'shifting/acceleration' capability. put car back into park for a few minutes, then tried again and the 'gear' popped into 'drive'. been happening intermittently since yesterday. the 'malfunction indicator lamp' has remained on since this 3rd incident on 1/28/13. this is a problem that doesn't seem to be fixable. there is a basic warranty that is still active ~ 7 months or @18,000 miles left! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125585. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Kia Amanti 2008 Engine

Kia Amanti 2008 Engine Review #10511154

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 08, 2013.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with ENGINE . this is the 2nd time for the same issue (mileage 17900) -previous issue was july 2012. driving down the interstate-car suddenly looses power down to idle only speed. fortunately, then & today no tractor trailers ran over top of the car. could mange to get to the side of the road and out of the way. kia is obviously not fixing this position sensor/computer problem. driving the car in limp mode to a garage is extremely dangerous as must get up to 25mph then use the cruise control-in traffic it is off & on.start & stop. be forewarned you should force kia to fix this problem before someone gets killed. i await your response. i see someone else has put in a complaint-i wonder how many others have experienced this problem and have not complained. (like my first experience). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 24465 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125885. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Electrical System

Kia Amanti 2008 Electrical System Review #10511532

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2013.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . first noticed problem when merging onto interstate. the drivers side mirror was pointing down so i adjusted it while accelerating to merge into traffic. once the mirror was in place i switched the mirror selector switch to the center neutral position. the mirror immediately started moving on its own and ended up pointing toward the sky. i had a near miss with a small car in my blind spot. even being familiar with the problem there have been several more near misses. the dealership simply disconnects the battery for a few minutes and sends me on my way. this fixes the problem for a few hours but it always comes back. both side mirrors are doing the same thing but the drivers side is more affected. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125685. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in ARMUCHEE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Electrical System Review #10547735

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2013.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . while driving, the driver and passenger side mirrors will readjust at random. this not only mashed changing lanes unsafe, but adds an unneeded distraction to set them back to a usable position. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63142 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125185. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices

Kia Amanti 2008 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Review #10547735

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2013.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . while driving, the driver and passenger side mirrors will readjust at random. this not only mashed changing lanes unsafe, but adds an unneeded distraction to set them back to a usable position. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63142 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125185. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Kia Amanti 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Kia Amanti 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10559886

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 12, 2013.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 2008 kia amanti. consumer writes in regards to brake pads issue and consumer requests explanation of who determines vehicle model year. *smd the consumer stated on october 12, 2013, he had the brake pads replaced. the mechanic ordered 2008 pads and found they did not fit. he checked the information on the decal affixed to the frame of the vehicle, the owner's manual, warranty and consumer's information manuals and all of them showed the vehicle to be a 2007 model built in korea in may 2007. the mechanic then exchanged the pads for 2007 and installed them without a problem. the manufacturer informed the consumer, that many vehicles, were build in previous years. updated 01/22/14.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125485. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 13, 2008. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Kia Amanti 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: CROWN KIA . DEALER'S CITY: ST. PETERSBURG . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.

Kia Amanti 2008 Structure

Kia Amanti 2008 Structure Review #10559886

KIA AMANTI 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 12, 2013.KIA AMANTI 2008, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with STRUCTURE . 2008 kia amanti. consumer writes in regards to brake pads issue and consumer requests explanation of who determines vehicle model year. *smd the consumer stated on october 12, 2013, he had the brake pads replaced. the mechanic ordered 2008 pads and found they did not fit. he checked the information on the decal affixed to the frame of the vehicle, the owner's manual, warranty and consumer's information manuals and all of them showed the vehicle to be a 2007 model built in korea in may 2007. the mechanic then exchanged the pads for 2007 and installed them without a problem. the manufacturer informed the consumer, that many vehicles, were build in previous years. updated 01/22/14.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNALD125485. Kia Amanti 2008 problem was reported in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 13, 2008. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Kia Amanti 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: CROWN KIA . DEALER'S CITY: ST. PETERSBURG . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.

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Electrical System 4 Review(s)

Engine 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Review(s)

Power Train 2 Review(s)

Seat Belts 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 Review(s)

Structure 1 Review(s)

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Suspension Front 1 Review(s)

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Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)

Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices 1 Review(s)

Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior 1 Review(s)