MYRModel Year Report

2008 Kia Amanti

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2008 Kia Amanti
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:38:01.103Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Amanti Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2004: 73 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2005 2006: 47 complaints 2006 2007: 15 complaints 2007 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009
2008: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
200473
200583
200647
200715
200825
20094

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200309

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE MOVING WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN SHIFTING TRANSMISSION FROM PARK TO REVERSE/NEUTRAL/DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180904

WHEN ADJUSTING THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS THEY JUST START MOVING ON THEIR OWN ...SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING ..

NHTSA ODI report, 20120621

POWER TRAIN

3 of 25 total reports mention: power train.

SUSPENSION

2 of 25 total reports mention: suspension.

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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20110111

AIR BAGS

2 of 25 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200309

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121015

VISIBILITY

1 of 25 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130419 — exterior lighting

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

Remedy: 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

Campaign 13V114000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Kia Amanti — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V114000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Kia Amanti reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kia Amanti?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Kia Amanti have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.