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Mar 9, 2022 Engine

The 2004 Kia Amanti will accelerate on it's own. I have been in local traffic and it accelerates and de-accelerate like a run away horse. It will then drive normal. The check engine light comes on sometimes and goes back out. This last time the light came on, I took to an electrical auto repair p...

Mar 9, 2022 Engine

The 2004 Kia Amanti will accelerate on it's own. I have been in local traffic and it accelerates and de-accelerate like a run away horse. It will then drive normal. The check engine light comes on sometimes and goes back out. This last time the light came on, I took to an electrical auto repair p...

Apr 19, 2021 Service Brakes Crash 82,006 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP THEREFORE THE CONTACT PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE BUT ...

Apr 19, 2021 Engine Crash 82,006 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP THEREFORE THE CONTACT PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE BUT ...

Apr 19, 2021 Service Brakes Crash 82,006 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP THEREFORE THE CONTACT PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE BUT ...

Apr 19, 2021 Engine Crash 82,006 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP THEREFORE THE CONTACT PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE BUT ...

Apr 18, 2021 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

AFTER GETTING HOME LAST NIGHT FROM MY SISTER IN LAW'S GENDER REVEAL, I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE BONNET SO I OPENED IT QUICKLY AND SAW A FIRE BLAZING BEHIND THE ENGINE....WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE, THEY POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL..... I NEED SOME FORM OF COMPENSATI...

Apr 18, 2021 Engine Fire 90,000 mi

AFTER GETTING HOME LAST NIGHT FROM MY SISTER IN LAW'S GENDER REVEAL, I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE BONNET SO I OPENED IT QUICKLY AND SAW A FIRE BLAZING BEHIND THE ENGINE....WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE, THEY POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL..... I NEED SOME FORM OF COMPENSATI...

Apr 18, 2021 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

AFTER GETTING HOME LAST NIGHT FROM MY SISTER IN LAW'S GENDER REVEAL, I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE BONNET SO I OPENED IT QUICKLY AND SAW A FIRE BLAZING BEHIND THE ENGINE....WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE, THEY POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL..... I NEED SOME FORM OF COMPENSATI...

Apr 18, 2021 Engine Fire 90,000 mi

AFTER GETTING HOME LAST NIGHT FROM MY SISTER IN LAW'S GENDER REVEAL, I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE BONNET SO I OPENED IT QUICKLY AND SAW A FIRE BLAZING BEHIND THE ENGINE....WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE, THEY POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL..... I NEED SOME FORM OF COMPENSATI...

Nov 17, 2019 Electrical System 1,774 mi

STARED DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR WAS TRYING TO GO OUT GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY PULL TO THE SIDE AND THEN IT STOP RUNNING TRYED TO START IT UP IT WOULDN'T DO NOTHING BATTERY BRAND NEW LLIGHTS CAME IT THAT WAS IT ONCE I WAS TOWED BY THE GUY SAID OFF THE TOP IT IS ECLECTICALLY HE EVEN TRYED TO GI...

Nov 17, 2019 Engine 1,774 mi

STARED DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR WAS TRYING TO GO OUT GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY PULL TO THE SIDE AND THEN IT STOP RUNNING TRYED TO START IT UP IT WOULDN'T DO NOTHING BATTERY BRAND NEW LLIGHTS CAME IT THAT WAS IT ONCE I WAS TOWED BY THE GUY SAID OFF THE TOP IT IS ECLECTICALLY HE EVEN TRYED TO GI...

Nov 17, 2019 Electrical System 1,774 mi

STARED DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR WAS TRYING TO GO OUT GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY PULL TO THE SIDE AND THEN IT STOP RUNNING TRYED TO START IT UP IT WOULDN'T DO NOTHING BATTERY BRAND NEW LLIGHTS CAME IT THAT WAS IT ONCE I WAS TOWED BY THE GUY SAID OFF THE TOP IT IS ECLECTICALLY HE EVEN TRYED TO GI...

Nov 17, 2019 Engine 1,774 mi

STARED DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR WAS TRYING TO GO OUT GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY PULL TO THE SIDE AND THEN IT STOP RUNNING TRYED TO START IT UP IT WOULDN'T DO NOTHING BATTERY BRAND NEW LLIGHTS CAME IT THAT WAS IT ONCE I WAS TOWED BY THE GUY SAID OFF THE TOP IT IS ECLECTICALLY HE EVEN TRYED TO GI...

Nov 15, 2019 Electrical System 177,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT QUICKLY MERGED OFF THE EXIT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT BE ELECTRICAL. THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE VEHIC...

Nov 15, 2019 Engine 177,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT QUICKLY MERGED OFF THE EXIT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT BE ELECTRICAL. THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE VEHIC...

Nov 15, 2019 Electrical System 177,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT QUICKLY MERGED OFF THE EXIT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT BE ELECTRICAL. THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE VEHIC...

Nov 15, 2019 Engine 177,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT QUICKLY MERGED OFF THE EXIT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT BE ELECTRICAL. THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE VEHIC...

Jun 11, 2018 Unknown Or Other

SUNROOF SHATTERED UPON OPENING TILT POSTITION, MINOR CUTS FROM GLASS CLEAN UP.

Jun 11, 2018 Unknown Or Other

SUNROOF SHATTERED UPON OPENING TILT POSTITION, MINOR CUTS FROM GLASS CLEAN UP.

Jun 3, 2018 Air Bags 122,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT ON, TOOK IT TO GET IT CHECK AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE BATTERY. GOT A NEW BATTERY LIGHT STILL ON. THE LIGHT IS ON AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 3, 2018 Air Bags 122,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT ON, TOOK IT TO GET IT CHECK AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE BATTERY. GOT A NEW BATTERY LIGHT STILL ON. THE LIGHT IS ON AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 5, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 99,239 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN A 3 LANE ROAD. THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO OPEN AND CLOSE, THE DOOR LOCKS DID THE SAME. WARNING LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON & OFF ON THE DASH AND I HAD ALMOST NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT AHEAD WAS RED AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, NOTHING HAPPENED. I TRIED P...

Aug 5, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 99,239 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN A 3 LANE ROAD. THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO OPEN AND CLOSE, THE DOOR LOCKS DID THE SAME. WARNING LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON & OFF ON THE DASH AND I HAD ALMOST NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT AHEAD WAS RED AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, NOTHING HAPPENED. I TRIED P...

Aug 5, 2017 Electrical System Crash 99,239 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN A 3 LANE ROAD. THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO OPEN AND CLOSE, THE DOOR LOCKS DID THE SAME. WARNING LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON & OFF ON THE DASH AND I HAD ALMOST NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT AHEAD WAS RED AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, NOTHING HAPPENED. I TRIED P...

Aug 5, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 99,239 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN A 3 LANE ROAD. THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO OPEN AND CLOSE, THE DOOR LOCKS DID THE SAME. WARNING LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON & OFF ON THE DASH AND I HAD ALMOST NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT AHEAD WAS RED AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, NOTHING HAPPENED. I TRIED P...

Aug 5, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 99,239 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN A 3 LANE ROAD. THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO OPEN AND CLOSE, THE DOOR LOCKS DID THE SAME. WARNING LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON & OFF ON THE DASH AND I HAD ALMOST NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT AHEAD WAS RED AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, NOTHING HAPPENED. I TRIED P...

Aug 5, 2017 Electrical System Crash 99,239 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN A 3 LANE ROAD. THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO OPEN AND CLOSE, THE DOOR LOCKS DID THE SAME. WARNING LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON & OFF ON THE DASH AND I HAD ALMOST NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT AHEAD WAS RED AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, NOTHING HAPPENED. I TRIED P...

Apr 1, 2017 Service Brakes

WELL I GOT MY CAR ON WEEK AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON AND SO TODAY I TAKE IT TO 5TAKE OIL CHANGE AND GOT A OIL CHANGE THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR HAD TRANSMISSION LEAK AND OIL LEAK AND NOW MY MHP GOIN DOWN AND WANT AND WANT SHOW ME MY SPEED AND THEY DON'T KNOW WANT THE PR...

Apr 1, 2017 Electrical System

WELL I GOT MY CAR ON WEEK AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON AND SO TODAY I TAKE IT TO 5TAKE OIL CHANGE AND GOT A OIL CHANGE THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR HAD TRANSMISSION LEAK AND OIL LEAK AND NOW MY MHP GOIN DOWN AND WANT AND WANT SHOW ME MY SPEED AND THEY DON'T KNOW WANT THE PR...

Apr 1, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

WELL I GOT MY CAR ON WEEK AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON AND SO TODAY I TAKE IT TO 5TAKE OIL CHANGE AND GOT A OIL CHANGE THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR HAD TRANSMISSION LEAK AND OIL LEAK AND NOW MY MHP GOIN DOWN AND WANT AND WANT SHOW ME MY SPEED AND THEY DON'T KNOW WANT THE PR...

Apr 1, 2017 Service Brakes

WELL I GOT MY CAR ON WEEK AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON AND SO TODAY I TAKE IT TO 5TAKE OIL CHANGE AND GOT A OIL CHANGE THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR HAD TRANSMISSION LEAK AND OIL LEAK AND NOW MY MHP GOIN DOWN AND WANT AND WANT SHOW ME MY SPEED AND THEY DON'T KNOW WANT THE PR...

Apr 1, 2017 Electrical System

WELL I GOT MY CAR ON WEEK AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON AND SO TODAY I TAKE IT TO 5TAKE OIL CHANGE AND GOT A OIL CHANGE THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR HAD TRANSMISSION LEAK AND OIL LEAK AND NOW MY MHP GOIN DOWN AND WANT AND WANT SHOW ME MY SPEED AND THEY DON'T KNOW WANT THE PR...

Apr 1, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

WELL I GOT MY CAR ON WEEK AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON AND SO TODAY I TAKE IT TO 5TAKE OIL CHANGE AND GOT A OIL CHANGE THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR HAD TRANSMISSION LEAK AND OIL LEAK AND NOW MY MHP GOIN DOWN AND WANT AND WANT SHOW ME MY SPEED AND THEY DON'T KNOW WANT THE PR...

Feb 24, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 45,000 mi

THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TURNS OFF AND LATER IT WILL RUN BUT WON'T ACCELERATE

Feb 24, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 45,000 mi

THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TURNS OFF AND LATER IT WILL RUN BUT WON'T ACCELERATE

Feb 24, 2017 Suspension 45,000 mi

THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TURNS OFF AND LATER IT WILL RUN BUT WON'T ACCELERATE

Feb 24, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 45,000 mi

THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TURNS OFF AND LATER IT WILL RUN BUT WON'T ACCELERATE

Feb 24, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 45,000 mi

THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TURNS OFF AND LATER IT WILL RUN BUT WON'T ACCELERATE

Feb 24, 2017 Suspension 45,000 mi

THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TURNS OFF AND LATER IT WILL RUN BUT WON'T ACCELERATE

Dec 20, 2016 Engine 130,045 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,045.

Dec 20, 2016 Engine 130,045 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,045.

Jun 9, 2016 Air Bags Crash 254,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT THE CARD WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE (REAR PASSENGER DOOR) BY A PERSON RUNNING A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH THAT MY INSURANCE COMPANY DEEM THE CAR A TOTAL LOSS. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG WAS NEVER DEPLOYED.

Jun 9, 2016 Air Bags Crash 254,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT THE CARD WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE (REAR PASSENGER DOOR) BY A PERSON RUNNING A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH THAT MY INSURANCE COMPANY DEEM THE CAR A TOTAL LOSS. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG WAS NEVER DEPLOYED.

Jan 12, 2015 Engine 93,000 mi

ON 6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS SLOWED DOWN AND "CHUGGED" OUT OF THROTTLE POWER WHILE INITIALLY DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF ANYWHERE BETWEEN 35 AND 65 MPH. IF THE VEHICLE DOES MANAGE TO KEEP DRIVING, IT DOES SO IN A VERY JERKY WAY, ALMOST LIKE SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO DRIVE STICK. I'VE FOUN...

Jan 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 93,000 mi

ON 6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS SLOWED DOWN AND "CHUGGED" OUT OF THROTTLE POWER WHILE INITIALLY DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF ANYWHERE BETWEEN 35 AND 65 MPH. IF THE VEHICLE DOES MANAGE TO KEEP DRIVING, IT DOES SO IN A VERY JERKY WAY, ALMOST LIKE SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO DRIVE STICK. I'VE FOUN...

Jan 12, 2015 Engine 93,000 mi

ON 6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS SLOWED DOWN AND "CHUGGED" OUT OF THROTTLE POWER WHILE INITIALLY DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF ANYWHERE BETWEEN 35 AND 65 MPH. IF THE VEHICLE DOES MANAGE TO KEEP DRIVING, IT DOES SO IN A VERY JERKY WAY, ALMOST LIKE SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO DRIVE STICK. I'VE FOUN...

Jan 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 93,000 mi

ON 6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS SLOWED DOWN AND "CHUGGED" OUT OF THROTTLE POWER WHILE INITIALLY DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF ANYWHERE BETWEEN 35 AND 65 MPH. IF THE VEHICLE DOES MANAGE TO KEEP DRIVING, IT DOES SO IN A VERY JERKY WAY, ALMOST LIKE SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO DRIVE STICK. I'VE FOUN...

Nov 12, 2014 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO RESET THE CODE IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN,...

Nov 12, 2014 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO RESET THE CODE IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN,...

Sep 4, 2014 Power Train 80,000 mi

WHEN I START MY CAR, THE RPM ACCELERATES HIGH AS IT WILL GO. VERY ANNOYING AND LOUD. IT DOES THIS MOST OF THE TIME SOME TIMES WHEN I COME TO A STOP LIGHT AND PROCEED FORWARD, THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AS I ACCELERATE. *TR

Sep 4, 2014 Power Train 80,000 mi

WHEN I START MY CAR, THE RPM ACCELERATES HIGH AS IT WILL GO. VERY ANNOYING AND LOUD. IT DOES THIS MOST OF THE TIME SOME TIMES WHEN I COME TO A STOP LIGHT AND PROCEED FORWARD, THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AS I ACCELERATE. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 Engine 74,000 mi

KIA AMANTI LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING OR LOSING POWER THEN ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND KIA SEEMS NOT TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

KIA AMANTI LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING OR LOSING POWER THEN ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND KIA SEEMS NOT TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 Power Train 74,000 mi

KIA AMANTI LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING OR LOSING POWER THEN ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND KIA SEEMS NOT TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 Engine 74,000 mi

KIA AMANTI LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING OR LOSING POWER THEN ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND KIA SEEMS NOT TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

KIA AMANTI LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING OR LOSING POWER THEN ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND KIA SEEMS NOT TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 Power Train 74,000 mi

KIA AMANTI LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING OR LOSING POWER THEN ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND KIA SEEMS NOT TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 13, 2013 Air Bags

TWO YEARS LATER WHEN WE PURCHASE THESE CAR, THE AIR BAG LIGHT SHOW. AND IT NEVER WHEN OFF SINCE THEN. TOOK TO THE MECHANIC AND SAID ITS VERY COMMON TO HAVE THESE KIND OF PROBLEM FOR KIAS. HE COULD NOT FIX IT HAD NO TOOLS ENOUGH TO DO IT. AND I HAD NO MONEY ENOUGH TO FIX THEY WANT TO REFER TO THE D...

Apr 13, 2013 Air Bags

TWO YEARS LATER WHEN WE PURCHASE THESE CAR, THE AIR BAG LIGHT SHOW. AND IT NEVER WHEN OFF SINCE THEN. TOOK TO THE MECHANIC AND SAID ITS VERY COMMON TO HAVE THESE KIND OF PROBLEM FOR KIAS. HE COULD NOT FIX IT HAD NO TOOLS ENOUGH TO DO IT. AND I HAD NO MONEY ENOUGH TO FIX THEY WANT TO REFER TO THE D...

Jan 31, 2013 Power Train 79,500 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND MY CAR LOSES POWER FAST NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE RPM'S GO UP AND I AM ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE AT A SPEED OF 20MPH. AT TIMES MY CAR WILL DRIVE AT A NORMAL SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ON .ITS VERY STRANGE. I'VE TA...

Jan 31, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 79,500 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND MY CAR LOSES POWER FAST NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE RPM'S GO UP AND I AM ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE AT A SPEED OF 20MPH. AT TIMES MY CAR WILL DRIVE AT A NORMAL SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ON .ITS VERY STRANGE. I'VE TA...

Jan 31, 2013 Engine 79,500 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND MY CAR LOSES POWER FAST NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE RPM'S GO UP AND I AM ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE AT A SPEED OF 20MPH. AT TIMES MY CAR WILL DRIVE AT A NORMAL SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ON .ITS VERY STRANGE. I'VE TA...

Jan 31, 2013 Power Train 79,500 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND MY CAR LOSES POWER FAST NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE RPM'S GO UP AND I AM ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE AT A SPEED OF 20MPH. AT TIMES MY CAR WILL DRIVE AT A NORMAL SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ON .ITS VERY STRANGE. I'VE TA...

Jan 31, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 79,500 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND MY CAR LOSES POWER FAST NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE RPM'S GO UP AND I AM ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE AT A SPEED OF 20MPH. AT TIMES MY CAR WILL DRIVE AT A NORMAL SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ON .ITS VERY STRANGE. I'VE TA...

Jan 31, 2013 Engine 79,500 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND MY CAR LOSES POWER FAST NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE RPM'S GO UP AND I AM ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE AT A SPEED OF 20MPH. AT TIMES MY CAR WILL DRIVE AT A NORMAL SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ON .ITS VERY STRANGE. I'VE TA...

Nov 28, 2012 Engine

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING OUT OF TOWN AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET LIKE I NORMALLY DO WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR DRASTICALLY LOST SPEED FROM 70MPH TO 45MPH ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I HAD TO SLOWLY MOVE OVER TO THE FAR LANE IN ORDER TO MAKE IT TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. I THEN PULLED OVER SHUT ...

Nov 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING OUT OF TOWN AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET LIKE I NORMALLY DO WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR DRASTICALLY LOST SPEED FROM 70MPH TO 45MPH ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I HAD TO SLOWLY MOVE OVER TO THE FAR LANE IN ORDER TO MAKE IT TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. I THEN PULLED OVER SHUT ...

Nov 28, 2012 Engine

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING OUT OF TOWN AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET LIKE I NORMALLY DO WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR DRASTICALLY LOST SPEED FROM 70MPH TO 45MPH ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I HAD TO SLOWLY MOVE OVER TO THE FAR LANE IN ORDER TO MAKE IT TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. I THEN PULLED OVER SHUT ...

Nov 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING OUT OF TOWN AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET LIKE I NORMALLY DO WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR DRASTICALLY LOST SPEED FROM 70MPH TO 45MPH ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I HAD TO SLOWLY MOVE OVER TO THE FAR LANE IN ORDER TO MAKE IT TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. I THEN PULLED OVER SHUT ...

Jun 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO A RED LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DIED. I TURNED THE KEY SO I COULD BEGIN TO TRY TO START THE VEHICLE AND I NOTICED THE RPM'S START REVVING UP AND ITS TRYING TO OVER-ACCELERATE WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. I MANAGED TO GET IT TO A SAFE SPOT BUT I WAS 100% WO...

Jun 30, 2012 Engine 62,000 mi

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO A RED LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DIED. I TURNED THE KEY SO I COULD BEGIN TO TRY TO START THE VEHICLE AND I NOTICED THE RPM'S START REVVING UP AND ITS TRYING TO OVER-ACCELERATE WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. I MANAGED TO GET IT TO A SAFE SPOT BUT I WAS 100% WO...

Jun 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO A RED LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DIED. I TURNED THE KEY SO I COULD BEGIN TO TRY TO START THE VEHICLE AND I NOTICED THE RPM'S START REVVING UP AND ITS TRYING TO OVER-ACCELERATE WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. I MANAGED TO GET IT TO A SAFE SPOT BUT I WAS 100% WO...

Jun 30, 2012 Engine 62,000 mi

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO A RED LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DIED. I TURNED THE KEY SO I COULD BEGIN TO TRY TO START THE VEHICLE AND I NOTICED THE RPM'S START REVVING UP AND ITS TRYING TO OVER-ACCELERATE WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. I MANAGED TO GET IT TO A SAFE SPOT BUT I WAS 100% WO...

Jun 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 35,000 mi

WHILE FILLING GAS TO FULL LEVEL, THE GAS SPILLS OUT INSIDE WHEEL WELL AND ONTO GROUND (1/2 TO 2 CUPS) WHEN TANK GETS ABOUT 3/4 FULL, THE GAS STOPS LEAKING ONCE I STOP PUTTING GAS INTO THE TANK. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO A KIA DEALERSHIP ON 10/17/2006 WITH 37,053 MILES ON THE CAR. THE DEALER DETERMINED TH...

Jun 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 35,000 mi

WHILE FILLING GAS TO FULL LEVEL, THE GAS SPILLS OUT INSIDE WHEEL WELL AND ONTO GROUND (1/2 TO 2 CUPS) WHEN TANK GETS ABOUT 3/4 FULL, THE GAS STOPS LEAKING ONCE I STOP PUTTING GAS INTO THE TANK. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO A KIA DEALERSHIP ON 10/17/2006 WITH 37,053 MILES ON THE CAR. THE DEALER DETERMINED TH...

May 22, 2012 Air Bags 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE CLOCK SPRING WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

May 22, 2012 Air Bags 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE CLOCK SPRING WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

Jan 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

WHILE, BACKING OUT OF GARAGE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. KIA ROAD TESTED THE CAR AND COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED BY J.B.A. KIA OF ELLICOTT CITY, MD FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE CAR HAS HAD A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. ...

Jan 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

WHILE, BACKING OUT OF GARAGE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. KIA ROAD TESTED THE CAR AND COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED BY J.B.A. KIA OF ELLICOTT CITY, MD FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE CAR HAS HAD A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. ...

Jan 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

WHILE, BACKING OUT OF GARAGE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. KIA ROAD TESTED THE CAR AND COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED BY J.B.A. KIA OF ELLICOTT CITY, MD FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE CAR HAS HAD A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. ...

Jan 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

WHILE, BACKING OUT OF GARAGE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. KIA ROAD TESTED THE CAR AND COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED BY J.B.A. KIA OF ELLICOTT CITY, MD FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE CAR HAS HAD A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. ...

Aug 16, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FIVE OF THE SIX FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE SIXTH FUEL INJECTOR REPLACED DUE TO THE SAME FAILURES. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER S...

Aug 16, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FIVE OF THE SIX FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE SIXTH FUEL INJECTOR REPLACED DUE TO THE SAME FAILURES. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER S...

Aug 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND THAT SPEED. THE VEHICLE ALSO BEGAN TO JERK WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THREE FUE...

Aug 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND THAT SPEED. THE VEHICLE ALSO BEGAN TO JERK WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THREE FUE...

May 11, 2011 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY 2004 KIA AMANTI IN FOR PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAG LIGHT SEVERAL TIME. I HAVE 8 FORMS WITH BACKUP BUT IT WAS TAKEN IN MORE THAN THAT. THEY HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING FROM THE R/R CLOCKSPRING, THE AIRBAG AND MODULES, ALL MORE THAN ONCE. THE LAST TIME BEING IN 10/2010. THEN THE LIGHT START...

May 11, 2011 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY 2004 KIA AMANTI IN FOR PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAG LIGHT SEVERAL TIME. I HAVE 8 FORMS WITH BACKUP BUT IT WAS TAKEN IN MORE THAN THAT. THEY HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING FROM THE R/R CLOCKSPRING, THE AIRBAG AND MODULES, ALL MORE THAN ONCE. THE LAST TIME BEING IN 10/2010. THEN THE LIGHT START...

Feb 14, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 68,000 mi

WHILE PARKING IN FRONT OF A COFFEE SHOP AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO STOP, THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY RIGHT SHOE WAS OVER THE GAS PEDAL CAUSING THE CAR TO CONTINUE FORWARD STRIKING A CEMENT ASHTRAY ON THE SIDEWALK PUSHING IT INTO PLATE GLASS WINDOW.

Feb 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 68,000 mi

WHILE PARKING IN FRONT OF A COFFEE SHOP AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO STOP, THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY RIGHT SHOE WAS OVER THE GAS PEDAL CAUSING THE CAR TO CONTINUE FORWARD STRIKING A CEMENT ASHTRAY ON THE SIDEWALK PUSHING IT INTO PLATE GLASS WINDOW.

Feb 14, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 68,000 mi

WHILE PARKING IN FRONT OF A COFFEE SHOP AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO STOP, THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY RIGHT SHOE WAS OVER THE GAS PEDAL CAUSING THE CAR TO CONTINUE FORWARD STRIKING A CEMENT ASHTRAY ON THE SIDEWALK PUSHING IT INTO PLATE GLASS WINDOW.

Feb 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 68,000 mi

WHILE PARKING IN FRONT OF A COFFEE SHOP AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO STOP, THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY RIGHT SHOE WAS OVER THE GAS PEDAL CAUSING THE CAR TO CONTINUE FORWARD STRIKING A CEMENT ASHTRAY ON THE SIDEWALK PUSHING IT INTO PLATE GLASS WINDOW.

Jan 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,141 mi

AUGUST 2010, VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCEPT GAS AT PUMP.GASOLINE SHOOTS BACK OUT OF GAS TANK UPON REFUELING. PROBLEM RECURRED FOUR TIMES SINCE. KIA OWNERS COMPLAIN ON LINE ON MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE. 6 PAGES OF SIMILAR COMPLAINT'S FRO M OTHER KIA OWNERS. COMPANY CONSUMERS AFFAIRS DEPT. REFUSES ANY RESPONSI...

Jan 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,141 mi

AUGUST 2010, VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCEPT GAS AT PUMP.GASOLINE SHOOTS BACK OUT OF GAS TANK UPON REFUELING. PROBLEM RECURRED FOUR TIMES SINCE. KIA OWNERS COMPLAIN ON LINE ON MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE. 6 PAGES OF SIMILAR COMPLAINT'S FRO M OTHER KIA OWNERS. COMPANY CONSUMERS AFFAIRS DEPT. REFUSES ANY RESPONSI...

Jan 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,700 mi

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TR

Jan 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,700 mi

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TR

Jan 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,700 mi

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TR

Jan 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,700 mi

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TR

Dec 13, 2010 Suspension 90,000 mi

REAR SUSPENSION DOES NOT FEEL SOLID. IT BOUNCES RIGHT TO LEFT AS WELL AS UP AND DOWN. PUT NEW STRUTS ON AND NOTHING HAS CHANGED. NO ONE HAS AN ANSWER. ANY THOUGHTS? *TR

Dec 13, 2010 Suspension 90,000 mi

REAR SUSPENSION DOES NOT FEEL SOLID. IT BOUNCES RIGHT TO LEFT AS WELL AS UP AND DOWN. PUT NEW STRUTS ON AND NOTHING HAS CHANGED. NO ONE HAS AN ANSWER. ANY THOUGHTS? *TR

Aug 2, 2010 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY THREE TIMES. THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ALSO REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE...

Aug 2, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY THREE TIMES. THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ALSO REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE...

Aug 2, 2010 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY THREE TIMES. THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ALSO REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE...

Aug 2, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY THREE TIMES. THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ALSO REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE...

Jul 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 62,550 mi

2004 KIA AMANTI ENGINE RACES AND LUNGES FORWARD WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT STOP SIGN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES AND KIA SAYS THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE IT SO NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *TR

Jul 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 62,550 mi

2004 KIA AMANTI ENGINE RACES AND LUNGES FORWARD WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT STOP SIGN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES AND KIA SAYS THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE IT SO NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *TR

Jun 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY WHERE IT WAS LEFT OVERNIGHT, WHEN RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE, ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE INOPERABLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD I...

Jun 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY WHERE IT WAS LEFT OVERNIGHT, WHEN RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE, ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE INOPERABLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD I...

Feb 7, 2010 Unknown Or Other 23,000 mi

I AM AN ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2004 KIA AMANTI WITH ONLY 23000MILES. MY CAR HAS ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN SUCH AS THE TOYOTA RECENT RECALL. KIA HEADQUARTERS CLAIM THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM.MEANWHILE IF U GO TO WEBSITE WWW.ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV YOU WILL SEE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SA...

Feb 7, 2010 Unknown Or Other 23,000 mi

I AM AN ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2004 KIA AMANTI WITH ONLY 23000MILES. MY CAR HAS ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN SUCH AS THE TOYOTA RECENT RECALL. KIA HEADQUARTERS CLAIM THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM.MEANWHILE IF U GO TO WEBSITE WWW.ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV YOU WILL SEE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SA...

Feb 2, 2010 Power Train 2,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SURGES WHILE ACCELERATING. THE PROBLEM OCCURS SPORADICALLY BUT HAS DONE IT CONSISTENTLY FOR OVER 5 YEARS. EVERY TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND NOTHING IS DONE. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. *TR

Feb 2, 2010 Power Train 2,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SURGES WHILE ACCELERATING. THE PROBLEM OCCURS SPORADICALLY BUT HAS DONE IT CONSISTENTLY FOR OVER 5 YEARS. EVERY TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND NOTHING IS DONE. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. *TR

Jan 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

I WAS STOPPING FOR A STOP SIGN AND ENGINE SUDDENLY RACED AND COULD NOT DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD ENOUGH TO STOP. SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE STOPPED RACING AND CAR SCREECHED TO A HALT. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IN LAST TWO YEARS AND EACH TIME I HAVE SHOT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN. I TOOK CAR...

Jan 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

I WAS STOPPING FOR A STOP SIGN AND ENGINE SUDDENLY RACED AND COULD NOT DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD ENOUGH TO STOP. SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE STOPPED RACING AND CAR SCREECHED TO A HALT. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IN LAST TWO YEARS AND EACH TIME I HAVE SHOT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN. I TOOK CAR...

Nov 9, 2009 Power Train 30 mi

CAR ON OCCASIONS LURCHES AND STALLS FREQUENTLY. WIFE'S CAR REALLY NOT SURE IF THROTTLE,ENGINE,TRANSMISSION. JUST VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Nov 9, 2009 Power Train 30 mi

CAR ON OCCASIONS LURCHES AND STALLS FREQUENTLY. WIFE'S CAR REALLY NOT SURE IF THROTTLE,ENGINE,TRANSMISSION. JUST VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Jul 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITH GREAT FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT D...

Jul 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITH GREAT FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT D...

Mar 18, 2009 Steering 45,000 mi

2004 KIA AMANTI 55,000 MILES MAINTAINED REGULARLY WILL OCCASIONALLY EXHIBIT EXTREMELY HARD STEERING, AS IF THE BELT IS BROKEN OR SLICK. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG. HAVE FRIEND WITH SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH SIMILAR OCCURRENCES. *TR

Mar 18, 2009 Steering 45,000 mi

2004 KIA AMANTI 55,000 MILES MAINTAINED REGULARLY WILL OCCASIONALLY EXHIBIT EXTREMELY HARD STEERING, AS IF THE BELT IS BROKEN OR SLICK. HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG. HAVE FRIEND WITH SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH SIMILAR OCCURRENCES. *TR

Mar 2, 2009 Electrical System 6,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. AT TIMES IT CLEARS BY ITSELF. THEY'VE CHANGED SPARLPLUGS ,SENSORS,ETC, BUT KEEPS HAPPENING. I HAVE TO DRIVE 50 EVERTIME, AND THEY SEEM TO NEVER FIX IT. *TR

Mar 2, 2009 Fuel System, Other 6,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. AT TIMES IT CLEARS BY ITSELF. THEY'VE CHANGED SPARLPLUGS ,SENSORS,ETC, BUT KEEPS HAPPENING. I HAVE TO DRIVE 50 EVERTIME, AND THEY SEEM TO NEVER FIX IT. *TR

Mar 2, 2009 Electrical System 6,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. AT TIMES IT CLEARS BY ITSELF. THEY'VE CHANGED SPARLPLUGS ,SENSORS,ETC, BUT KEEPS HAPPENING. I HAVE TO DRIVE 50 EVERTIME, AND THEY SEEM TO NEVER FIX IT. *TR

Mar 2, 2009 Fuel System, Other 6,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. AT TIMES IT CLEARS BY ITSELF. THEY'VE CHANGED SPARLPLUGS ,SENSORS,ETC, BUT KEEPS HAPPENING. I HAVE TO DRIVE 50 EVERTIME, AND THEY SEEM TO NEVER FIX IT. *TR

Feb 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER PULLING THE CAR FORWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE IN THE MORNING AND WHILE STOPPED TO WAIT FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO CLOSE (BRAKE APPLIED, IN GEAR), THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO BURST-LURCH FORWARD (NOT TOUCHING GAS PEDAL). THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN YEAR-ROUND. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT RE-PRODUCE THE PROBLEM, BUT A...

Feb 2, 2009 Power Train

AFTER PULLING THE CAR FORWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE IN THE MORNING AND WHILE STOPPED TO WAIT FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO CLOSE (BRAKE APPLIED, IN GEAR), THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO BURST-LURCH FORWARD (NOT TOUCHING GAS PEDAL). THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN YEAR-ROUND. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT RE-PRODUCE THE PROBLEM, BUT A...

Feb 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER PULLING THE CAR FORWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE IN THE MORNING AND WHILE STOPPED TO WAIT FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO CLOSE (BRAKE APPLIED, IN GEAR), THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO BURST-LURCH FORWARD (NOT TOUCHING GAS PEDAL). THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN YEAR-ROUND. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT RE-PRODUCE THE PROBLEM, BUT A...

Feb 2, 2009 Power Train

AFTER PULLING THE CAR FORWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE IN THE MORNING AND WHILE STOPPED TO WAIT FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO CLOSE (BRAKE APPLIED, IN GEAR), THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO BURST-LURCH FORWARD (NOT TOUCHING GAS PEDAL). THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN YEAR-ROUND. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT RE-PRODUCE THE PROBLEM, BUT A...

Dec 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

2004 KIA AMANTI - ON COLD STARTUP THE ENGINE SOMETIMES REVS AGGRESSIVELY WHEN PULLED INTO GEAR, CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD OR BACK IF THE BRAKE IS NOT FIRMLY APPLIED. IT IS A DANGEROUS SCENARIO. I'VE ASKED KIA TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND THEY'VE SAID THEY CANNOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE AND HAVE NO ...

Dec 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

2004 KIA AMANTI - ON COLD STARTUP THE ENGINE SOMETIMES REVS AGGRESSIVELY WHEN PULLED INTO GEAR, CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD OR BACK IF THE BRAKE IS NOT FIRMLY APPLIED. IT IS A DANGEROUS SCENARIO. I'VE ASKED KIA TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND THEY'VE SAID THEY CANNOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE AND HAVE NO ...

Nov 19, 2008 Electrical System 54,000 mi

TROUBLE STARTING THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 19, 2008 Electrical System 54,000 mi

TROUBLE STARTING THE VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

2004 KIA - GAS LEAKING UNDER CAR WHEN FILLING GAS TANK. KIA TOLD US IT WAS A "SENSOR" AND REPLACED IT. IT HAPPENED AGAIN - THEY REPLACED THE SAME SENSOR. WHEN IT HAPPENED FOR THE THIRD TIME, WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND THEY TOLD US IT WAS A GAS OVERFLOW PROBLEM AND BY THE TIME THEY LOOKED AT THE CA...

Aug 18, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

2004 KIA - GAS LEAKING UNDER CAR WHEN FILLING GAS TANK. KIA TOLD US IT WAS A "SENSOR" AND REPLACED IT. IT HAPPENED AGAIN - THEY REPLACED THE SAME SENSOR. WHEN IT HAPPENED FOR THE THIRD TIME, WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND THEY TOLD US IT WAS A GAS OVERFLOW PROBLEM AND BY THE TIME THEY LOOKED AT THE CA...

Aug 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

ACCELERATION PROBLEM WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A SOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR ANY STOPPED POSITION. THE CAR JERKS UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION CAUSING VERY STRONG POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Aug 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 36,000 mi

ACCELERATION PROBLEM WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A SOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR ANY STOPPED POSITION. THE CAR JERKS UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION CAUSING VERY STRONG POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. *TR

May 23, 2008 Power Train

2004 KIA AMANTI WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BUCK AND JUMP AND DROPPED DOWN TO 15 MPH. HE ALSO STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHAKE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS LOST. *JB

May 23, 2008 Electrical System

2004 KIA AMANTI WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BUCK AND JUMP AND DROPPED DOWN TO 15 MPH. HE ALSO STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHAKE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS LOST. *JB

May 23, 2008 Power Train

2004 KIA AMANTI WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BUCK AND JUMP AND DROPPED DOWN TO 15 MPH. HE ALSO STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHAKE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS LOST. *JB

May 23, 2008 Electrical System

2004 KIA AMANTI WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BUCK AND JUMP AND DROPPED DOWN TO 15 MPH. HE ALSO STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHAKE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS LOST. *JB

Feb 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE ...

Feb 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE ...

Apr 16, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,316 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER AND THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE ALL OF THE SCREWS AND THE AIR BAG LANDED IN...

Apr 16, 2007 Steering 33,316 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER AND THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE ALL OF THE SCREWS AND THE AIR BAG LANDED IN...

Apr 16, 2007 Air Bags 33,316 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER AND THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE ALL OF THE SCREWS AND THE AIR BAG LANDED IN...

Apr 16, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,316 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER AND THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE ALL OF THE SCREWS AND THE AIR BAG LANDED IN...

Apr 16, 2007 Steering 33,316 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER AND THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE ALL OF THE SCREWS AND THE AIR BAG LANDED IN...

Apr 16, 2007 Air Bags 33,316 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER AND THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE ALL OF THE SCREWS AND THE AIR BAG LANDED IN...

Mar 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2004 KIA AMANTI. AS I APPROACHED 30,000 MILES THE ENGINE WOULD PERIODICALLY LOSE POWER WHILE IN OPERATION, THEN RESTORE SECONDS LATER. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO MY DEALER. I WS TOLD THEY WOULD RESET THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND THAT WOULD RESOLVE THE ISSUE. SINCE THEN TH...

Mar 23, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2004 KIA AMANTI. AS I APPROACHED 30,000 MILES THE ENGINE WOULD PERIODICALLY LOSE POWER WHILE IN OPERATION, THEN RESTORE SECONDS LATER. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO MY DEALER. I WS TOLD THEY WOULD RESET THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND THAT WOULD RESOLVE THE ISSUE. SINCE THEN TH...

Mar 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2004 KIA AMANTI. AS I APPROACHED 30,000 MILES THE ENGINE WOULD PERIODICALLY LOSE POWER WHILE IN OPERATION, THEN RESTORE SECONDS LATER. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO MY DEALER. I WS TOLD THEY WOULD RESET THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND THAT WOULD RESOLVE THE ISSUE. SINCE THEN TH...

Mar 23, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2004 KIA AMANTI. AS I APPROACHED 30,000 MILES THE ENGINE WOULD PERIODICALLY LOSE POWER WHILE IN OPERATION, THEN RESTORE SECONDS LATER. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO MY DEALER. I WS TOLD THEY WOULD RESET THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND THAT WOULD RESOLVE THE ISSUE. SINCE THEN TH...

Mar 15, 2007 Equipment

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Electrical System

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Tires

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Exterior Lighting

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Suspension

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Equipment

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Electrical System

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Tires

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Exterior Lighting

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Mar 15, 2007 Suspension

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 26, 2004, PURCHASED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH KIA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX. SINCE ITS PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS, BATTERY PROBLEMS, WATER L...

Feb 28, 2007 Air Bags 7,301 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2004 KIA AMANTI SD'S AIRBAG LIGHT HAD BEEN TURNING ON AND OFF FOR OVER A YEAR. ON 01/13/06 THE AIR BAG LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYED ON. T HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REMOVED TO CHECK THE PIN TENSION. THE CON...

Feb 28, 2007 Air Bags 7,301 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2004 KIA AMANTI SD'S AIRBAG LIGHT HAD BEEN TURNING ON AND OFF FOR OVER A YEAR. ON 01/13/06 THE AIR BAG LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYED ON. T HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REMOVED TO CHECK THE PIN TENSION. THE CON...

Feb 19, 2007 Electrical System 43,542 mi

DEAR SIR: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THERE ARE 43,542 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE VEHICLE ENGINE RUNS FINE AND THEN WILL SUDDENLY GO INTO LUGGING AND MISFIRING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS CAUSING DOWN SHIFTING. WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND LEAVE IT TO SET OVERNIGHT OR FOR MORE THAN EIGHT HOURS AT...

Feb 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,542 mi

DEAR SIR: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THERE ARE 43,542 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE VEHICLE ENGINE RUNS FINE AND THEN WILL SUDDENLY GO INTO LUGGING AND MISFIRING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS CAUSING DOWN SHIFTING. WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND LEAVE IT TO SET OVERNIGHT OR FOR MORE THAN EIGHT HOURS AT...

Feb 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 43,542 mi

DEAR SIR: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THERE ARE 43,542 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE VEHICLE ENGINE RUNS FINE AND THEN WILL SUDDENLY GO INTO LUGGING AND MISFIRING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS CAUSING DOWN SHIFTING. WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND LEAVE IT TO SET OVERNIGHT OR FOR MORE THAN EIGHT HOURS AT...

Feb 19, 2007 Electrical System 43,542 mi

DEAR SIR: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THERE ARE 43,542 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE VEHICLE ENGINE RUNS FINE AND THEN WILL SUDDENLY GO INTO LUGGING AND MISFIRING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS CAUSING DOWN SHIFTING. WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND LEAVE IT TO SET OVERNIGHT OR FOR MORE THAN EIGHT HOURS AT...

Feb 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,542 mi

DEAR SIR: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THERE ARE 43,542 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE VEHICLE ENGINE RUNS FINE AND THEN WILL SUDDENLY GO INTO LUGGING AND MISFIRING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS CAUSING DOWN SHIFTING. WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND LEAVE IT TO SET OVERNIGHT OR FOR MORE THAN EIGHT HOURS AT...

Feb 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 43,542 mi

DEAR SIR: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THERE ARE 43,542 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE VEHICLE ENGINE RUNS FINE AND THEN WILL SUDDENLY GO INTO LUGGING AND MISFIRING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS CAUSING DOWN SHIFTING. WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND LEAVE IT TO SET OVERNIGHT OR FOR MORE THAN EIGHT HOURS AT...

Jan 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

KIA AMANTI: BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL TOO CLOSE VERTICALLY SO AS TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO FREQUENTLY DEPRESS BOTH AT THE SAME TIME CREATING A POTENTAL HAZARD. *JB

Jan 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

KIA AMANTI: BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL TOO CLOSE VERTICALLY SO AS TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO FREQUENTLY DEPRESS BOTH AT THE SAME TIME CREATING A POTENTAL HAZARD. *JB

Jan 16, 2007 Exterior Lighting 73,507 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING HER 2004 KIA AMANTI WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 67000 MILES, SHE NOTICED THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HAD FAILED. AT 73000 MILES THE BRIGHT BEAM ON THE VEHICLE'S HEAD LIGHTS FAILED, AS WELL AS, THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE CONT...

Jan 16, 2007 Exterior Lighting 73,507 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING HER 2004 KIA AMANTI WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 67000 MILES, SHE NOTICED THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HAD FAILED. AT 73000 MILES THE BRIGHT BEAM ON THE VEHICLE'S HEAD LIGHTS FAILED, AS WELL AS, THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE CONT...

Dec 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash 20,500 mi

HEAD-ON CRASH INTO DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR. AIR BAGS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. BOTH CARS TOTAL LOSSES, NOTHING REPAIRED OR REPLACED. *NM

Dec 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash 20,500 mi

HEAD-ON CRASH INTO DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR. AIR BAGS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. BOTH CARS TOTAL LOSSES, NOTHING REPAIRED OR REPLACED. *NM

Aug 1, 2006 Visibility 5 mi

DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR WOBBLES IN THE WIND, MAKES IMAGES HARD TO JUDGE IN REFERENCE TO DISTANCE AND VEHICLE IMAGE CLARITY. THIS PROBLEM EXISTED FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT MY NEW KIA AMANTI. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE FIXED BUT UPON REQUEST TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR I WAS TOLD THAT KIA WOULD NOT REPAIR IT, AND W...

Aug 1, 2006 Visibility 5 mi

DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR WOBBLES IN THE WIND, MAKES IMAGES HARD TO JUDGE IN REFERENCE TO DISTANCE AND VEHICLE IMAGE CLARITY. THIS PROBLEM EXISTED FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT MY NEW KIA AMANTI. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE FIXED BUT UPON REQUEST TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR I WAS TOLD THAT KIA WOULD NOT REPAIR IT, AND W...

Jun 1, 2006 Tires 17,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FRONT TIRES HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED TO INSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT, AFTER THIS WAS DONE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE ALIGNMENT WAS ACCURATE, THE TIRES WERE ROTATED. UPDATED 7/25/...

Jun 1, 2006 Tires 17,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FRONT TIRES HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED TO INSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT, AFTER THIS WAS DONE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE ALIGNMENT WAS ACCURATE, THE TIRES WERE ROTATED. UPDATED 7/25/...

May 11, 2006 Suspension 25,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND ABOVE A ROARING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE WHEEL BARREN WAS REPLACED. THE NOISE PERSISTED BUT NOT AS SEVERE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO D...

May 11, 2006 Tires 25,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND ABOVE A ROARING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE WHEEL BARREN WAS REPLACED. THE NOISE PERSISTED BUT NOT AS SEVERE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO D...

May 11, 2006 Suspension 25,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND ABOVE A ROARING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE WHEEL BARREN WAS REPLACED. THE NOISE PERSISTED BUT NOT AS SEVERE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO D...

May 11, 2006 Tires 25,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND ABOVE A ROARING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE WHEEL BARREN WAS REPLACED. THE NOISE PERSISTED BUT NOT AS SEVERE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO D...

May 2, 2006 Seat Belts 29,207 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR SEAT FAILED. WHEN THE SEAT IS BEING OCCUPIED THE SEAT BELT WILL UNLOCK WITHOUT WARRANT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE BELTS IS USED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

May 2, 2006 Seat Belts 29,207 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR SEAT FAILED. WHEN THE SEAT IS BEING OCCUPIED THE SEAT BELT WILL UNLOCK WITHOUT WARRANT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE BELTS IS USED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Apr 4, 2006 Power Train 10,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE AMANTI SKIPS/HESITATES GOING INTO 2ND GEAR AT ABOUT 8 MILES PER HR. I HAVE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE, EACH TIME THE DEALER TELLING ME THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I AM TAKING IT BACK FOR THE THIRD TIME TODAY 4-4-06. I AM ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM...

Apr 4, 2006 Power Train 10,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE AMANTI SKIPS/HESITATES GOING INTO 2ND GEAR AT ABOUT 8 MILES PER HR. I HAVE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE, EACH TIME THE DEALER TELLING ME THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I AM TAKING IT BACK FOR THE THIRD TIME TODAY 4-4-06. I AM ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM...

Mar 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 2,014 mi

UPON FILLING THE TANK OF THE KIA AMANTI, SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE ENGINE WILL BEGIN TO SURGE AND REACT ERRATICALLY WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. IF THE BRAKE IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD OR BACKWARD AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IF THE VEHICLE IS ALREADY IN MOTION THE ACC...

Mar 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 2,014 mi

UPON FILLING THE TANK OF THE KIA AMANTI, SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE ENGINE WILL BEGIN TO SURGE AND REACT ERRATICALLY WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. IF THE BRAKE IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD OR BACKWARD AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IF THE VEHICLE IS ALREADY IN MOTION THE ACC...

Feb 27, 2006 Air Bags 22,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2004 KIA AMANTI CAR FROM A USED CAR DEALER ON JUNE 16, 2005. WE PURCHASED THE EXTENDED 100,000 MILE WARRANTY AS WELL. APPROXIMATELY EIGHT DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEING ILLUMINATED AND NOT GOING OFF. I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO THE CAR DEALER O...

Feb 27, 2006 Air Bags 22,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2004 KIA AMANTI CAR FROM A USED CAR DEALER ON JUNE 16, 2005. WE PURCHASED THE EXTENDED 100,000 MILE WARRANTY AS WELL. APPROXIMATELY EIGHT DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEING ILLUMINATED AND NOT GOING OFF. I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO THE CAR DEALER O...

Nov 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THERE WAS NO WARNING, AND IT OCCURRED WITH OR WITHOUT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. THIS HAPPENED MORE OFTEN WHEN GOING UP A STEEP HILL. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTI...

Nov 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THERE WAS NO WARNING, AND IT OCCURRED WITH OR WITHOUT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. THIS HAPPENED MORE OFTEN WHEN GOING UP A STEEP HILL. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTI...

Sep 2, 2005 Suspension 20,000 mi

DT: WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AND PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUST COASTED. THIS OCCURRED WHEN HAVE TO GIVE THE CAR MORE THAN NORMAL GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER FOR THE FOURTH TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM. SINCE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND OR...

Sep 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

DT: WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AND PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUST COASTED. THIS OCCURRED WHEN HAVE TO GIVE THE CAR MORE THAN NORMAL GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER FOR THE FOURTH TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM. SINCE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND OR...

Sep 2, 2005 Suspension 20,000 mi

DT: WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AND PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUST COASTED. THIS OCCURRED WHEN HAVE TO GIVE THE CAR MORE THAN NORMAL GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER FOR THE FOURTH TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM. SINCE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND OR...

Sep 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

DT: WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AND PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUST COASTED. THIS OCCURRED WHEN HAVE TO GIVE THE CAR MORE THAN NORMAL GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER FOR THE FOURTH TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM. SINCE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND OR...

Aug 4, 2005 Suspension 23,000 mi

DT: CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER S FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE NUTS THAT HELD THE FRONT END. THE SECOND TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THEY ADDED SOME FOAM TO THE FLOOR BOARD BECAUSE OF THE NOISE THE FLO...

Aug 4, 2005 Structure 23,000 mi

DT: CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER S FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE NUTS THAT HELD THE FRONT END. THE SECOND TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THEY ADDED SOME FOAM TO THE FLOOR BOARD BECAUSE OF THE NOISE THE FLO...

Aug 4, 2005 Suspension 23,000 mi

DT: CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER S FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE NUTS THAT HELD THE FRONT END. THE SECOND TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THEY ADDED SOME FOAM TO THE FLOOR BOARD BECAUSE OF THE NOISE THE FLO...

Aug 4, 2005 Structure 23,000 mi

DT: CALLER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER S FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE NUTS THAT HELD THE FRONT END. THE SECOND TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THEY ADDED SOME FOAM TO THE FLOOR BOARD BECAUSE OF THE NOISE THE FLO...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,000 mi

CAR-KIA SORENTO (NO OPTION ON VEHICLE PAGE FOR SORENTO) I HAVE TAKEN THE KIA SORENTO NOW 4-5 TIMES FOR THE GAS TANK PROBLEM. THE CAR WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO PUMP GAS FREELY. IT KEEPS STOPPING EVERY 30 CENTS OR SO. QUIRK KIA HAS SERVICED 4 TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY HAVE REPLACED PARTS FROM FUEL FILLER...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,000 mi

CAR-KIA SORENTO (NO OPTION ON VEHICLE PAGE FOR SORENTO) I HAVE TAKEN THE KIA SORENTO NOW 4-5 TIMES FOR THE GAS TANK PROBLEM. THE CAR WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO PUMP GAS FREELY. IT KEEPS STOPPING EVERY 30 CENTS OR SO. QUIRK KIA HAS SERVICED 4 TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY HAVE REPLACED PARTS FROM FUEL FILLER...

Aug 2, 2005 Equipment 11,000 mi

CAR-KIA SORENTO (NO OPTION ON VEHICLE PAGE FOR SORENTO) I HAVE TAKEN THE KIA SORENTO NOW 4-5 TIMES FOR THE GAS TANK PROBLEM. THE CAR WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO PUMP GAS FREELY. IT KEEPS STOPPING EVERY 30 CENTS OR SO. QUIRK KIA HAS SERVICED 4 TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY HAVE REPLACED PARTS FROM FUEL FILLER...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,000 mi

CAR-KIA SORENTO (NO OPTION ON VEHICLE PAGE FOR SORENTO) I HAVE TAKEN THE KIA SORENTO NOW 4-5 TIMES FOR THE GAS TANK PROBLEM. THE CAR WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO PUMP GAS FREELY. IT KEEPS STOPPING EVERY 30 CENTS OR SO. QUIRK KIA HAS SERVICED 4 TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY HAVE REPLACED PARTS FROM FUEL FILLER...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,000 mi

CAR-KIA SORENTO (NO OPTION ON VEHICLE PAGE FOR SORENTO) I HAVE TAKEN THE KIA SORENTO NOW 4-5 TIMES FOR THE GAS TANK PROBLEM. THE CAR WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO PUMP GAS FREELY. IT KEEPS STOPPING EVERY 30 CENTS OR SO. QUIRK KIA HAS SERVICED 4 TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY HAVE REPLACED PARTS FROM FUEL FILLER...

Aug 2, 2005 Equipment 11,000 mi

CAR-KIA SORENTO (NO OPTION ON VEHICLE PAGE FOR SORENTO) I HAVE TAKEN THE KIA SORENTO NOW 4-5 TIMES FOR THE GAS TANK PROBLEM. THE CAR WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO PUMP GAS FREELY. IT KEEPS STOPPING EVERY 30 CENTS OR SO. QUIRK KIA HAS SERVICED 4 TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY HAVE REPLACED PARTS FROM FUEL FILLER...

Aug 1, 2005 Power Train 10,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SKIPS GOING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *JB

Aug 1, 2005 Power Train 10,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SKIPS GOING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *JB

Jul 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 1,734 mi

IN DECEMBER OF LAST YEAR I PURCHASED FROM CHARLIES KIA (AUGUSTA) A 2004 KIA "AMANTI". IT WAS WINTER AND ONE DOESN'T THINK TOO MUCH OF A CAR DOING ODD THINGS IN THE COLD. I DID NOTICE AS SPRING CAME ON THAT THE CAR SOMETIMES ACCELERATED VERY QUICKLY (ABRUPTLY) - ESPECIALLY DURING THE WARM-UP PERIOD...

Jul 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 1,734 mi

IN DECEMBER OF LAST YEAR I PURCHASED FROM CHARLIES KIA (AUGUSTA) A 2004 KIA "AMANTI". IT WAS WINTER AND ONE DOESN'T THINK TOO MUCH OF A CAR DOING ODD THINGS IN THE COLD. I DID NOTICE AS SPRING CAME ON THAT THE CAR SOMETIMES ACCELERATED VERY QUICKLY (ABRUPTLY) - ESPECIALLY DURING THE WARM-UP PERIOD...

Mar 28, 2005 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK TIRES WERE RE-BALANCED BUT THERE WAS IS STILL VIBRATIONS ...

Mar 28, 2005 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK TIRES WERE RE-BALANCED BUT THERE WAS IS STILL VIBRATIONS ...

Dec 20, 2004 Suspension 1,000 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTS DEFECTIVE. DEALERS AND KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO CORRECT THIS UNSAFE CONDITION. CONVERSATIONS WITH KIA REPS AND LETTERS TO KIA CORPORATE PEOPLE HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE. KIA REP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT SAID IT WAS NORMAL.*A...

Dec 20, 2004 Suspension 1,000 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTS DEFECTIVE. DEALERS AND KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO CORRECT THIS UNSAFE CONDITION. CONVERSATIONS WITH KIA REPS AND LETTERS TO KIA CORPORATE PEOPLE HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE. KIA REP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT SAID IT WAS NORMAL.*A...

Nov 10, 2004 Suspension 3,700 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION PRODUCESD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT WHEELS WILL FALL OFF WHILE IN MOTION. *AK

Nov 10, 2004 Suspension 3,700 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION PRODUCESD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT WHEELS WILL FALL OFF WHILE IN MOTION. *AK

May 25, 2004 Suspension 500 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FIVE TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I'M CURRENTLY USING THE LEMON LAW PROCEDURE. ON TOP OF THAT, I'VE HAD PHONE CALLS FROM KIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT STATING THEY KNOW AN ISSUE EXISTS. *NM

May 25, 2004 Suspension 500 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FIVE TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I'M CURRENTLY USING THE LEMON LAW PROCEDURE. ON TOP OF THAT, I'VE HAD PHONE CALLS FROM KIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT STATING THEY KNOW AN ISSUE EXISTS. *NM

Mar 31, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION DECREASED. THE GAS INDICATOR WENT FROM 18.1 TO 14.5 GALLONS. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION DECREASED. THE GAS INDICATOR WENT FROM 18.1 TO 14.5 GALLONS. *AK