2008 KIA Amanti Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Amanti years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 KIA Amanti. That ranks 4th out of 6 Amanti model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (8 complaints, 32%), typically at around 47,509 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 KIA Amanti problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 32% | 47,509 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 28% | 51,571 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 12% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | 49,071 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 24,465 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 13,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 13,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 KIA Amanti recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
[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…
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…
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…
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
Other KIA Amanti years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Amanti | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 25 | 1 |
| 2007 Amanti | 15 | 2 |
| 2006 Amanti | 47 | 0 |
| 2005 Amanti | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 Amanti | 73 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 KIA Amanti?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 KIA Amanti?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 KIA Amanti a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Amanti model years, the 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.