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Jan 30, 2024 Air Bags Crash

Was in accident on 03-13-2013 severe left front end airbags did not deploy

Jan 30, 2024 Air Bags Crash

Was in accident on 03-13-2013 severe left front end airbags did not deploy

May 4, 2022 Air Bags

Drivers side air bag light is on

May 4, 2022 Air Bags

Drivers side air bag light is on

Jan 22, 2021 Unknown Or Other 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING FUEL SO I TOOK IT TO THE PARTS STORE THEY PUT A CODE READER ON IT I HAVE THE PRINT OUT IM ATTACHING BUT ITS VERY DANGEROUS IT JUST LOSES ALL POWER ESPECIALLY IF U PULL OUTTO GET OUT OF SOMEWHERE IVE ALMOST GOTTEN HIT 6 TIMES NOW CUZ OF IT I WAS PULLING OUT...

Jan 22, 2021 Unknown Or Other 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING FUEL SO I TOOK IT TO THE PARTS STORE THEY PUT A CODE READER ON IT I HAVE THE PRINT OUT IM ATTACHING BUT ITS VERY DANGEROUS IT JUST LOSES ALL POWER ESPECIALLY IF U PULL OUTTO GET OUT OF SOMEWHERE IVE ALMOST GOTTEN HIT 6 TIMES NOW CUZ OF IT I WAS PULLING OUT...

Jan 16, 2021 Electrical System

I THINK THE RADIO ISOTOPE ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS REMOVED FROM THE CAR. THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER WERE NOT KICKING ON AND IT ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. I DIDNT KNOW IT WAS ELECTRIC. ALSO THE CO2 AND YEAR GAS WERE REMOVED AND NOT SURE IF ANY FIREARMS WERE. THI...

Jan 16, 2021 Unknown Or Other

I THINK THE RADIO ISOTOPE ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS REMOVED FROM THE CAR. THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER WERE NOT KICKING ON AND IT ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. I DIDNT KNOW IT WAS ELECTRIC. ALSO THE CO2 AND YEAR GAS WERE REMOVED AND NOT SURE IF ANY FIREARMS WERE. THI...

Jan 16, 2021 Electrical System

I THINK THE RADIO ISOTOPE ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS REMOVED FROM THE CAR. THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER WERE NOT KICKING ON AND IT ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. I DIDNT KNOW IT WAS ELECTRIC. ALSO THE CO2 AND YEAR GAS WERE REMOVED AND NOT SURE IF ANY FIREARMS WERE. THI...

Jan 16, 2021 Unknown Or Other

I THINK THE RADIO ISOTOPE ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS REMOVED FROM THE CAR. THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER WERE NOT KICKING ON AND IT ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. I DIDNT KNOW IT WAS ELECTRIC. ALSO THE CO2 AND YEAR GAS WERE REMOVED AND NOT SURE IF ANY FIREARMS WERE. THI...

Jan 14, 2021 Engine

MY BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. IM HAVING AN ISSUE KEEPING IT RUNNING OR EVEN STARTING IT UP. MAY BE HAVING STARTER ISSUES. ALSO MY AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE NOT COMING ON. RADIATOR PROBLEMS.

Jan 14, 2021 Exterior Lighting

MY BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. IM HAVING AN ISSUE KEEPING IT RUNNING OR EVEN STARTING IT UP. MAY BE HAVING STARTER ISSUES. ALSO MY AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE NOT COMING ON. RADIATOR PROBLEMS.

Jan 14, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

MY BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. IM HAVING AN ISSUE KEEPING IT RUNNING OR EVEN STARTING IT UP. MAY BE HAVING STARTER ISSUES. ALSO MY AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE NOT COMING ON. RADIATOR PROBLEMS.

Jan 14, 2021 Engine

MY BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. IM HAVING AN ISSUE KEEPING IT RUNNING OR EVEN STARTING IT UP. MAY BE HAVING STARTER ISSUES. ALSO MY AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE NOT COMING ON. RADIATOR PROBLEMS.

Jan 14, 2021 Exterior Lighting

MY BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. IM HAVING AN ISSUE KEEPING IT RUNNING OR EVEN STARTING IT UP. MAY BE HAVING STARTER ISSUES. ALSO MY AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE NOT COMING ON. RADIATOR PROBLEMS.

Jan 14, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

MY BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. IM HAVING AN ISSUE KEEPING IT RUNNING OR EVEN STARTING IT UP. MAY BE HAVING STARTER ISSUES. ALSO MY AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE NOT COMING ON. RADIATOR PROBLEMS.

Jul 7, 2020 Suspension 200,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SUB FRAME IS SEVERELY CRACKED AND ROTTING AWAY. ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN UNCOVERS ROAD FILTH AND ROCKS. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS METAL QUALITY DEFECT.

Jul 7, 2020 Suspension 200,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SUB FRAME IS SEVERELY CRACKED AND ROTTING AWAY. ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN UNCOVERS ROAD FILTH AND ROCKS. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS METAL QUALITY DEFECT.

Jul 4, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Electrical System

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Engine

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Power Train

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Steering

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Suspension

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Wheels

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Unknown Or Other

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Electrical System

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Engine

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Power Train

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Steering

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Suspension

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Wheels

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jul 4, 2020 Unknown Or Other

ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO RE...

Jun 16, 2020 Electrical System 166,000 mi

IT BEGAN WITH SQUEAKY NOISE STEERING IT ENDED WITH STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP UNDRIVABLE. MECHANIC SAID HE SAW THAT ALOT IN THAT YEAR MODEL. REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP WORKED OK FOR 6 MONTHS OR SO & THE SAME THING. HAD TO TOW IT. MECHANIC SAID NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RANK & PINION & THAT IT ...

Jun 16, 2020 Steering 166,000 mi

IT BEGAN WITH SQUEAKY NOISE STEERING IT ENDED WITH STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP UNDRIVABLE. MECHANIC SAID HE SAW THAT ALOT IN THAT YEAR MODEL. REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP WORKED OK FOR 6 MONTHS OR SO & THE SAME THING. HAD TO TOW IT. MECHANIC SAID NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RANK & PINION & THAT IT ...

Jun 16, 2020 Suspension 166,000 mi

IT BEGAN WITH SQUEAKY NOISE STEERING IT ENDED WITH STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP UNDRIVABLE. MECHANIC SAID HE SAW THAT ALOT IN THAT YEAR MODEL. REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP WORKED OK FOR 6 MONTHS OR SO & THE SAME THING. HAD TO TOW IT. MECHANIC SAID NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RANK & PINION & THAT IT ...

Jun 16, 2020 Electrical System 166,000 mi

IT BEGAN WITH SQUEAKY NOISE STEERING IT ENDED WITH STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP UNDRIVABLE. MECHANIC SAID HE SAW THAT ALOT IN THAT YEAR MODEL. REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP WORKED OK FOR 6 MONTHS OR SO & THE SAME THING. HAD TO TOW IT. MECHANIC SAID NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RANK & PINION & THAT IT ...

Jun 16, 2020 Steering 166,000 mi

IT BEGAN WITH SQUEAKY NOISE STEERING IT ENDED WITH STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP UNDRIVABLE. MECHANIC SAID HE SAW THAT ALOT IN THAT YEAR MODEL. REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP WORKED OK FOR 6 MONTHS OR SO & THE SAME THING. HAD TO TOW IT. MECHANIC SAID NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RANK & PINION & THAT IT ...

Jun 16, 2020 Suspension 166,000 mi

IT BEGAN WITH SQUEAKY NOISE STEERING IT ENDED WITH STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP UNDRIVABLE. MECHANIC SAID HE SAW THAT ALOT IN THAT YEAR MODEL. REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP WORKED OK FOR 6 MONTHS OR SO & THE SAME THING. HAD TO TOW IT. MECHANIC SAID NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RANK & PINION & THAT IT ...

Jun 7, 2020 Engine 125,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY KIA FROM JD BYRIDER IN 2016 OF JULY AND I HAVE HAD A REAL DEAL WITH THIS CAR. IN THE PASS 4 YEARS WITH THIS CAR I HAVE POURED MORE THAN $5,000 INTO THIS CAR INTO IT. EVERY TIME YOU GET THIS CAR FIXED IT HAS A NEW PROBLEM ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER OR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. BUT RECE...

Jun 7, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY KIA FROM JD BYRIDER IN 2016 OF JULY AND I HAVE HAD A REAL DEAL WITH THIS CAR. IN THE PASS 4 YEARS WITH THIS CAR I HAVE POURED MORE THAN $5,000 INTO THIS CAR INTO IT. EVERY TIME YOU GET THIS CAR FIXED IT HAS A NEW PROBLEM ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER OR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. BUT RECE...

Jun 7, 2020 Engine 125,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY KIA FROM JD BYRIDER IN 2016 OF JULY AND I HAVE HAD A REAL DEAL WITH THIS CAR. IN THE PASS 4 YEARS WITH THIS CAR I HAVE POURED MORE THAN $5,000 INTO THIS CAR INTO IT. EVERY TIME YOU GET THIS CAR FIXED IT HAS A NEW PROBLEM ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER OR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. BUT RECE...

Jun 7, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY KIA FROM JD BYRIDER IN 2016 OF JULY AND I HAVE HAD A REAL DEAL WITH THIS CAR. IN THE PASS 4 YEARS WITH THIS CAR I HAVE POURED MORE THAN $5,000 INTO THIS CAR INTO IT. EVERY TIME YOU GET THIS CAR FIXED IT HAS A NEW PROBLEM ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER OR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. BUT RECE...

Oct 17, 2019 Power Train 265,457 mi

I READ ABOUT RECALL ON 2007 KIA AMANTI AND THE STOP LAMP SWITCH. IT SAID COULD MAKE IT HARD SHIFT FROM PARK TO GEARS. I OWN A 2005 KIA AMANTI AND YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL HOURS WITH NO PROBLEMS, I STARTED IT OUT IN REVERSE IT WAS A SEMI HARD SHIFT THEN PUT INTO DRIVE AND IT WAS A E...

Oct 17, 2019 Power Train 265,457 mi

I READ ABOUT RECALL ON 2007 KIA AMANTI AND THE STOP LAMP SWITCH. IT SAID COULD MAKE IT HARD SHIFT FROM PARK TO GEARS. I OWN A 2005 KIA AMANTI AND YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL HOURS WITH NO PROBLEMS, I STARTED IT OUT IN REVERSE IT WAS A SEMI HARD SHIFT THEN PUT INTO DRIVE AND IT WAS A E...

Sep 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 154,386 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN DECEMBER 2017 AND WITHIN THE FIRST WEEKS OF DRIVING IT NOTICED ERRATIC PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING OVER 40MPH. ON THE HIGHWAY IT HAS PROBLEMS FREQUENTLY WITH INCREASING SPEED WHEN ACCELERATED, ESPECIALLY ON AN UPHILL INCLINE, AND WHEN I'M STOPPED/ SITTING STILL, IT TRIES TO BACKFIR...

Sep 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 154,386 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN DECEMBER 2017 AND WITHIN THE FIRST WEEKS OF DRIVING IT NOTICED ERRATIC PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING OVER 40MPH. ON THE HIGHWAY IT HAS PROBLEMS FREQUENTLY WITH INCREASING SPEED WHEN ACCELERATED, ESPECIALLY ON AN UPHILL INCLINE, AND WHEN I'M STOPPED/ SITTING STILL, IT TRIES TO BACKFIR...

May 16, 2019 Suspension 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE VEHICLE AND IT FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTER PIECE OF THE FRONT AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER A...

May 16, 2019 Suspension 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE VEHICLE AND IT FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTER PIECE OF THE FRONT AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER A...

Apr 14, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 6 mi

IN A PARKING LOT WHILE AUTO WAS IN STATIONARY POSITION WAITING FOR THE LOT MACHINE TO ISSUE A TICKET ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR MOVED FORWARD WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. PERHAPS WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. SECOND OCCURRENCE, FIRST NOT REPORTED. UNKNOWN WHY THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION OCCURED

Apr 14, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 6 mi

IN A PARKING LOT WHILE AUTO WAS IN STATIONARY POSITION WAITING FOR THE LOT MACHINE TO ISSUE A TICKET ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR MOVED FORWARD WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. PERHAPS WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. SECOND OCCURRENCE, FIRST NOT REPORTED. UNKNOWN WHY THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION OCCURED

Nov 9, 2018 Suspension 142,231 mi

THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CANE OFF. WHILE DRIVING.THEY SAID THAT THEY CAN NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE FRAME IS RUSTY AND ROTTEN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SAME SIDE AND WHEEL. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET BOTH TIMES. AFTER THEY FIX IT THE FIRST TIME AND$ 799.76 , THEY COULD HAVE TOLD ME WHA...

Nov 9, 2018 Wheels 142,231 mi

THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CANE OFF. WHILE DRIVING.THEY SAID THAT THEY CAN NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE FRAME IS RUSTY AND ROTTEN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SAME SIDE AND WHEEL. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET BOTH TIMES. AFTER THEY FIX IT THE FIRST TIME AND$ 799.76 , THEY COULD HAVE TOLD ME WHA...

Nov 9, 2018 Suspension 142,231 mi

THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CANE OFF. WHILE DRIVING.THEY SAID THAT THEY CAN NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE FRAME IS RUSTY AND ROTTEN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SAME SIDE AND WHEEL. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET BOTH TIMES. AFTER THEY FIX IT THE FIRST TIME AND$ 799.76 , THEY COULD HAVE TOLD ME WHA...

Nov 9, 2018 Wheels 142,231 mi

THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CANE OFF. WHILE DRIVING.THEY SAID THAT THEY CAN NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE FRAME IS RUSTY AND ROTTEN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SAME SIDE AND WHEEL. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET BOTH TIMES. AFTER THEY FIX IT THE FIRST TIME AND$ 799.76 , THEY COULD HAVE TOLD ME WHA...

Oct 20, 2018 Steering 163,955 mi

THE STEERING IS LOCKING UP OR BECOMES VERY HARD TO TURN WHEN DRIVING LIKE OLDER DAYS WITHOUT POWER STEERING

Oct 20, 2018 Steering 163,955 mi

THE STEERING IS LOCKING UP OR BECOMES VERY HARD TO TURN WHEN DRIVING LIKE OLDER DAYS WITHOUT POWER STEERING

Aug 16, 2018 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT MY CAR WAS" JUMPING" AT STOP LIGHTS ON A CITY STREET; AS IF IT WANTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PUSHED. I WENT TO START IT ONE EVENING AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I GOT A JUMP AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD A FRIEND CHECK TH...

Aug 16, 2018 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT MY CAR WAS" JUMPING" AT STOP LIGHTS ON A CITY STREET; AS IF IT WANTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PUSHED. I WENT TO START IT ONE EVENING AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I GOT A JUMP AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD A FRIEND CHECK TH...

Aug 16, 2018 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT MY CAR WAS" JUMPING" AT STOP LIGHTS ON A CITY STREET; AS IF IT WANTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PUSHED. I WENT TO START IT ONE EVENING AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I GOT A JUMP AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD A FRIEND CHECK TH...

Aug 16, 2018 Air Bags 70,000 mi

EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DOES NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE CAR IS OFF. THE RPM GAGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ERRATIC WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHILE ACCELERATING. THE ENGINE SMELLS AS IF WIRES ARE BURNING AND IT SEEMS I...

Aug 16, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DOES NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE CAR IS OFF. THE RPM GAGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ERRATIC WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHILE ACCELERATING. THE ENGINE SMELLS AS IF WIRES ARE BURNING AND IT SEEMS I...

Aug 16, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DOES NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE CAR IS OFF. THE RPM GAGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ERRATIC WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHILE ACCELERATING. THE ENGINE SMELLS AS IF WIRES ARE BURNING AND IT SEEMS I...

Aug 16, 2018 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT MY CAR WAS" JUMPING" AT STOP LIGHTS ON A CITY STREET; AS IF IT WANTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PUSHED. I WENT TO START IT ONE EVENING AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I GOT A JUMP AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD A FRIEND CHECK TH...

Aug 16, 2018 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT MY CAR WAS" JUMPING" AT STOP LIGHTS ON A CITY STREET; AS IF IT WANTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PUSHED. I WENT TO START IT ONE EVENING AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I GOT A JUMP AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD A FRIEND CHECK TH...

Aug 16, 2018 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT MY CAR WAS" JUMPING" AT STOP LIGHTS ON A CITY STREET; AS IF IT WANTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PUSHED. I WENT TO START IT ONE EVENING AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I GOT A JUMP AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD A FRIEND CHECK TH...

Aug 16, 2018 Air Bags 70,000 mi

EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DOES NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE CAR IS OFF. THE RPM GAGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ERRATIC WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHILE ACCELERATING. THE ENGINE SMELLS AS IF WIRES ARE BURNING AND IT SEEMS I...

Aug 16, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DOES NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE CAR IS OFF. THE RPM GAGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ERRATIC WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHILE ACCELERATING. THE ENGINE SMELLS AS IF WIRES ARE BURNING AND IT SEEMS I...

Aug 16, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DOES NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE CAR IS OFF. THE RPM GAGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ERRATIC WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHILE ACCELERATING. THE ENGINE SMELLS AS IF WIRES ARE BURNING AND IT SEEMS I...

May 11, 2018 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

I HAD A SIDE IMPACT, TBONE WITH A KIA SOUL WHOM HIT ME IN THE SIDE. NEITHER HIS AIEBAGS OE MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED

May 11, 2018 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

I HAD A SIDE IMPACT, TBONE WITH A KIA SOUL WHOM HIT ME IN THE SIDE. NEITHER HIS AIEBAGS OE MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED

Dec 16, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Dec 16, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Aug 12, 2016 Air Bags 25,007 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CONTROL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILUR...

Aug 12, 2016 Air Bags 25,007 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CONTROL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILUR...

Jun 13, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 169,999 mi

JUST 2DAYS AGO MY CAR STARTED JERKING REAL BAD AND ALSO MY TRANSMISSION FELT LIKE IT WAS STALLING AND THE CAR WAS LOOSING ACCELERATION POWER.THEN AFTER A SHORT HESITATION THE VEHICLE,WHILE BACKING IN THE DRIVEWAY ACCELERATED AND WAS HARD TO STOP.TODAY I NOTICED A SMALL TREMBLE IN THE TRANSMISSION AN...

Jun 13, 2016 Suspension 169,999 mi

JUST 2DAYS AGO MY CAR STARTED JERKING REAL BAD AND ALSO MY TRANSMISSION FELT LIKE IT WAS STALLING AND THE CAR WAS LOOSING ACCELERATION POWER.THEN AFTER A SHORT HESITATION THE VEHICLE,WHILE BACKING IN THE DRIVEWAY ACCELERATED AND WAS HARD TO STOP.TODAY I NOTICED A SMALL TREMBLE IN THE TRANSMISSION AN...

Jun 13, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 169,999 mi

JUST 2DAYS AGO MY CAR STARTED JERKING REAL BAD AND ALSO MY TRANSMISSION FELT LIKE IT WAS STALLING AND THE CAR WAS LOOSING ACCELERATION POWER.THEN AFTER A SHORT HESITATION THE VEHICLE,WHILE BACKING IN THE DRIVEWAY ACCELERATED AND WAS HARD TO STOP.TODAY I NOTICED A SMALL TREMBLE IN THE TRANSMISSION AN...

Jun 13, 2016 Suspension 169,999 mi

JUST 2DAYS AGO MY CAR STARTED JERKING REAL BAD AND ALSO MY TRANSMISSION FELT LIKE IT WAS STALLING AND THE CAR WAS LOOSING ACCELERATION POWER.THEN AFTER A SHORT HESITATION THE VEHICLE,WHILE BACKING IN THE DRIVEWAY ACCELERATED AND WAS HARD TO STOP.TODAY I NOTICED A SMALL TREMBLE IN THE TRANSMISSION AN...

May 31, 2016 Air Bags 155,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS TO BE CONTINUALLY RESET, PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED SOME SPRING. LIGHT NOW IS BACK ON HAD IT IN AGAIN AND NOW SAYING AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

May 31, 2016 Air Bags 155,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS TO BE CONTINUALLY RESET, PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED SOME SPRING. LIGHT NOW IS BACK ON HAD IT IN AGAIN AND NOW SAYING AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 21, 2016 Air Bags

MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON 4/19/2016 AND HAVE BEEN ON SINCE THEN. I ONLY HAD MY CAR ONE MONTH I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT NOR HAVE MY CAR EVERY BEEN IN AN IMPACT I HAD IT LOOK AT BY A MERCHANIC AND HE SAID THAT'S DANGEROUS AND CAN POP OUT AT ANY TIME SO I SHOULD HAVE IT FIX AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ...

Apr 21, 2016 Air Bags

MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON 4/19/2016 AND HAVE BEEN ON SINCE THEN. I ONLY HAD MY CAR ONE MONTH I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT NOR HAVE MY CAR EVERY BEEN IN AN IMPACT I HAD IT LOOK AT BY A MERCHANIC AND HE SAID THAT'S DANGEROUS AND CAN POP OUT AT ANY TIME SO I SHOULD HAVE IT FIX AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ...

Mar 9, 2016 Engine 49,814 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT REMAINED FOR THIRTY DAYS FOR INVESTIGATION. THE ECM WAS REPLACED. A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RECURRED. TH...

Mar 9, 2016 Electrical System 49,814 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT REMAINED FOR THIRTY DAYS FOR INVESTIGATION. THE ECM WAS REPLACED. A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RECURRED. TH...

Mar 9, 2016 Engine 49,814 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT REMAINED FOR THIRTY DAYS FOR INVESTIGATION. THE ECM WAS REPLACED. A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RECURRED. TH...

Mar 9, 2016 Electrical System 49,814 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT REMAINED FOR THIRTY DAYS FOR INVESTIGATION. THE ECM WAS REPLACED. A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RECURRED. TH...

Jul 12, 2015 Air Bags 126,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING MY 2005 KIA AMANTI AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON; THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED AN IMPACT WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY NEITHER HAVE ANY OF THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS EVER BEEN TAMPERED WITH. THE THROTTLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY SPORADIC AND OFTEN CAUSES HESITATI...

Jul 12, 2015 Electrical System 126,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING MY 2005 KIA AMANTI AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON; THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED AN IMPACT WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY NEITHER HAVE ANY OF THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS EVER BEEN TAMPERED WITH. THE THROTTLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY SPORADIC AND OFTEN CAUSES HESITATI...

Jul 12, 2015 Engine 126,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING MY 2005 KIA AMANTI AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON; THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED AN IMPACT WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY NEITHER HAVE ANY OF THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS EVER BEEN TAMPERED WITH. THE THROTTLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY SPORADIC AND OFTEN CAUSES HESITATI...

Jul 12, 2015 Air Bags 126,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING MY 2005 KIA AMANTI AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON; THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED AN IMPACT WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY NEITHER HAVE ANY OF THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS EVER BEEN TAMPERED WITH. THE THROTTLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY SPORADIC AND OFTEN CAUSES HESITATI...

Jul 12, 2015 Electrical System 126,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING MY 2005 KIA AMANTI AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON; THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED AN IMPACT WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY NEITHER HAVE ANY OF THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS EVER BEEN TAMPERED WITH. THE THROTTLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY SPORADIC AND OFTEN CAUSES HESITATI...

Jul 12, 2015 Engine 126,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING MY 2005 KIA AMANTI AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON; THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED AN IMPACT WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY NEITHER HAVE ANY OF THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS EVER BEEN TAMPERED WITH. THE THROTTLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY SPORADIC AND OFTEN CAUSES HESITATI...

Jun 2, 2015 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE LAMP OUT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WH...

Jun 2, 2015 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE LAMP OUT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WH...

Jun 2, 2015 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE LAMP OUT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WH...

Jun 2, 2015 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE LAMP OUT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WH...

May 6, 2015 Air Bags 52,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHTS BEEN ON N I'VE CALLED KIA SEVERAL X NOTHING RESOLVED THEN I GET INTO A ACCIDENT WAS T BONED AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHICH IS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE FIX WITH A RECALL. *TR

May 6, 2015 Air Bags 52,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHTS BEEN ON N I'VE CALLED KIA SEVERAL X NOTHING RESOLVED THEN I GET INTO A ACCIDENT WAS T BONED AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHICH IS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE FIX WITH A RECALL. *TR

Apr 30, 2015 Air Bags 35,000 mi

ON MARCH 20TH I WHEN I TERN ON MY KIA AMANTI 2005 I SAW THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOT ON. I NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENT ON MY CAR.PLEASE SOLVE THIS ISSUE S SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR

Apr 30, 2015 Air Bags 35,000 mi

ON MARCH 20TH I WHEN I TERN ON MY KIA AMANTI 2005 I SAW THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOT ON. I NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENT ON MY CAR.PLEASE SOLVE THIS ISSUE S SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR

Mar 5, 2015 Air Bags 142,305 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT IS LIT WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT OR MISHAP. I SEE OTHERS ON LINE ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER AND SPENT $175 COST TO FIND OUT THE AIRBAGS WORK FINE. *TR

Mar 5, 2015 Engine 110,000 mi

TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT ANY WARNING. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICI...

Mar 5, 2015 Air Bags 142,305 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT IS LIT WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT OR MISHAP. I SEE OTHERS ON LINE ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER AND SPENT $175 COST TO FIND OUT THE AIRBAGS WORK FINE. *TR

Mar 5, 2015 Engine 110,000 mi

TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT ANY WARNING. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICI...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine 131,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE ENGINE SUDDENLY QUITS, THE CAR JERKS, AND THE ACCELERATOR DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THERE IS NO WARNING BEFORE THIS HAPPENS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE ENGINE REVVING UPON STARTING. I HAVE TO HOLD THE ...

Jul 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 131,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE ENGINE SUDDENLY QUITS, THE CAR JERKS, AND THE ACCELERATOR DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THERE IS NO WARNING BEFORE THIS HAPPENS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE ENGINE REVVING UPON STARTING. I HAVE TO HOLD THE ...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine 131,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE ENGINE SUDDENLY QUITS, THE CAR JERKS, AND THE ACCELERATOR DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THERE IS NO WARNING BEFORE THIS HAPPENS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE ENGINE REVVING UPON STARTING. I HAVE TO HOLD THE ...

Jul 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 131,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE ENGINE SUDDENLY QUITS, THE CAR JERKS, AND THE ACCELERATOR DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THERE IS NO WARNING BEFORE THIS HAPPENS. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE ENGINE REVVING UPON STARTING. I HAVE TO HOLD THE ...

May 17, 2014 Engine 96,000 mi

ENGINE LOSES POWER AS THOUGH ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, ALSO ON START UP CAR OFTEN LURCHES FORWARD AS IF IN GEAR. TOOK CAR TO KIA TODAY AND THEY STATE IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THEIR ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR HOSE, THE HOUSING THAT CONNECTS IT TO THE ENGINE MELTS AND IS NO LONGER CLIPPED TO THE ENGINE O...

May 17, 2014 Engine 96,000 mi

ENGINE LOSES POWER AS THOUGH ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, ALSO ON START UP CAR OFTEN LURCHES FORWARD AS IF IN GEAR. TOOK CAR TO KIA TODAY AND THEY STATE IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THEIR ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR HOSE, THE HOUSING THAT CONNECTS IT TO THE ENGINE MELTS AND IS NO LONGER CLIPPED TO THE ENGINE O...

Dec 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE I BOUGHT CAR IN 2006 ,THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWS TO 10-15 MPH, YOU GET NO RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THEN SUDDENLY LURCHES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. EVERY AMANTI OWNER I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAS THIS ISSUE! A DRIVER COULD BE EASILY INVOLVED IN A FATAL INCIDENT WITH THIS ISSUE. ...

Dec 28, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE I BOUGHT CAR IN 2006 ,THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWS TO 10-15 MPH, YOU GET NO RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THEN SUDDENLY LURCHES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. EVERY AMANTI OWNER I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAS THIS ISSUE! A DRIVER COULD BE EASILY INVOLVED IN A FATAL INCIDENT WITH THIS ISSUE. ...

Dec 28, 2013 Engine 30,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE I BOUGHT CAR IN 2006 ,THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWS TO 10-15 MPH, YOU GET NO RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THEN SUDDENLY LURCHES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. EVERY AMANTI OWNER I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAS THIS ISSUE! A DRIVER COULD BE EASILY INVOLVED IN A FATAL INCIDENT WITH THIS ISSUE. ...

Dec 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE I BOUGHT CAR IN 2006 ,THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWS TO 10-15 MPH, YOU GET NO RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THEN SUDDENLY LURCHES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. EVERY AMANTI OWNER I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAS THIS ISSUE! A DRIVER COULD BE EASILY INVOLVED IN A FATAL INCIDENT WITH THIS ISSUE. ...

Dec 28, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE I BOUGHT CAR IN 2006 ,THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWS TO 10-15 MPH, YOU GET NO RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THEN SUDDENLY LURCHES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. EVERY AMANTI OWNER I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAS THIS ISSUE! A DRIVER COULD BE EASILY INVOLVED IN A FATAL INCIDENT WITH THIS ISSUE. ...

Dec 28, 2013 Engine 30,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE I BOUGHT CAR IN 2006 ,THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWS TO 10-15 MPH, YOU GET NO RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THEN SUDDENLY LURCHES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. EVERY AMANTI OWNER I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAS THIS ISSUE! A DRIVER COULD BE EASILY INVOLVED IN A FATAL INCIDENT WITH THIS ISSUE. ...

Nov 24, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES AND TWICE THEY HAVE REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR. THE THIRD TIME THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 24, 2013 Engine 6,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES AND TWICE THEY HAVE REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR. THE THIRD TIME THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 24, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES AND TWICE THEY HAVE REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR. THE THIRD TIME THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 24, 2013 Engine 6,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES AND TWICE THEY HAVE REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR. THE THIRD TIME THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 8, 2013 Electrical System 91,575 mi

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAR. HOWEVER, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT MOST OF THE TIME DO TO INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION. AT TIMES, WHEN I STEP DOWN ON THE GAS NOTHING HAPPENS, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR TAKES OFF LIKE A RABBIT. ON A TRIP TO SOUTH DAKOTA, AFTER USING THE BLINKER TO CHANGE LANES...

Oct 8, 2013 Power Train 91,575 mi

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAR. HOWEVER, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT MOST OF THE TIME DO TO INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION. AT TIMES, WHEN I STEP DOWN ON THE GAS NOTHING HAPPENS, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR TAKES OFF LIKE A RABBIT. ON A TRIP TO SOUTH DAKOTA, AFTER USING THE BLINKER TO CHANGE LANES...

Oct 8, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,575 mi

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAR. HOWEVER, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT MOST OF THE TIME DO TO INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION. AT TIMES, WHEN I STEP DOWN ON THE GAS NOTHING HAPPENS, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR TAKES OFF LIKE A RABBIT. ON A TRIP TO SOUTH DAKOTA, AFTER USING THE BLINKER TO CHANGE LANES...

Oct 8, 2013 Electrical System 91,575 mi

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAR. HOWEVER, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT MOST OF THE TIME DO TO INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION. AT TIMES, WHEN I STEP DOWN ON THE GAS NOTHING HAPPENS, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR TAKES OFF LIKE A RABBIT. ON A TRIP TO SOUTH DAKOTA, AFTER USING THE BLINKER TO CHANGE LANES...

Oct 8, 2013 Power Train 91,575 mi

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAR. HOWEVER, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT MOST OF THE TIME DO TO INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION. AT TIMES, WHEN I STEP DOWN ON THE GAS NOTHING HAPPENS, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR TAKES OFF LIKE A RABBIT. ON A TRIP TO SOUTH DAKOTA, AFTER USING THE BLINKER TO CHANGE LANES...

Oct 8, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,575 mi

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAR. HOWEVER, I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT MOST OF THE TIME DO TO INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION. AT TIMES, WHEN I STEP DOWN ON THE GAS NOTHING HAPPENS, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR TAKES OFF LIKE A RABBIT. ON A TRIP TO SOUTH DAKOTA, AFTER USING THE BLINKER TO CHANGE LANES...

Apr 30, 2013 Structure Crash 29,904 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS PULLING MY KIA AMANTI (WHICH I LOVE) INTO A PARKING STALL IN A VERY CROWDED SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT. I WAS BRAKING TO STOP WHEN MY CAR ACCELERATED. I DID NOT NOTICE THE RPMS. BUT IT ACCELERATED HARD, AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE DID NOT STOP IT. I PLOWED INTO THE BACK OF A VEH...

Apr 30, 2013 Structure Crash 29,904 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS PULLING MY KIA AMANTI (WHICH I LOVE) INTO A PARKING STALL IN A VERY CROWDED SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT. I WAS BRAKING TO STOP WHEN MY CAR ACCELERATED. I DID NOT NOTICE THE RPMS. BUT IT ACCELERATED HARD, AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE DID NOT STOP IT. I PLOWED INTO THE BACK OF A VEH...

Sep 7, 2012 Structure

THE SHOCKS OF THE TRUNK FAILED CAUSING THE VERY HEAVY TRUNK TO CLOSE SUDDENLY HITTING ME IN THE HEAD. *TR

Sep 7, 2012 Structure

THE SHOCKS OF THE TRUNK FAILED CAUSING THE VERY HEAVY TRUNK TO CLOSE SUDDENLY HITTING ME IN THE HEAD. *TR

Aug 1, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE MOLDING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THA...

Aug 1, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE MOLDING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THA...

May 22, 2012 Air Bags

2005 KIA AMANTI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SENSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECTIVE FEATURE WAS THE SENSOR THAT CONTROLLED THE AIR BAGS, WHICH WAS INSTALLED WITHIN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, A WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED ON THE DAS...

May 22, 2012 Air Bags

2005 KIA AMANTI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SENSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECTIVE FEATURE WAS THE SENSOR THAT CONTROLLED THE AIR BAGS, WHICH WAS INSTALLED WITHIN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, A WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED ON THE DAS...

May 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT I EXPECTED TO TURN RED. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE FLOOR BOARDS, AWAY FROM THE ACCELERATOR, LETTING THE CARE SLOW BY ITSELF. THE LIGHT DID TURN RED AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES. I KEEP MY LEFT FOOT TO THE LEFT OF THE BRAKES ON THE FLOOR BOARD. AS I A...

May 9, 2012 Power Train 68,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT I EXPECTED TO TURN RED. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE FLOOR BOARDS, AWAY FROM THE ACCELERATOR, LETTING THE CARE SLOW BY ITSELF. THE LIGHT DID TURN RED AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES. I KEEP MY LEFT FOOT TO THE LEFT OF THE BRAKES ON THE FLOOR BOARD. AS I A...

May 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT I EXPECTED TO TURN RED. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE FLOOR BOARDS, AWAY FROM THE ACCELERATOR, LETTING THE CARE SLOW BY ITSELF. THE LIGHT DID TURN RED AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES. I KEEP MY LEFT FOOT TO THE LEFT OF THE BRAKES ON THE FLOOR BOARD. AS I A...

May 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT I EXPECTED TO TURN RED. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE FLOOR BOARDS, AWAY FROM THE ACCELERATOR, LETTING THE CARE SLOW BY ITSELF. THE LIGHT DID TURN RED AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES. I KEEP MY LEFT FOOT TO THE LEFT OF THE BRAKES ON THE FLOOR BOARD. AS I A...

May 9, 2012 Power Train 68,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT I EXPECTED TO TURN RED. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE FLOOR BOARDS, AWAY FROM THE ACCELERATOR, LETTING THE CARE SLOW BY ITSELF. THE LIGHT DID TURN RED AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES. I KEEP MY LEFT FOOT TO THE LEFT OF THE BRAKES ON THE FLOOR BOARD. AS I A...

May 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT I EXPECTED TO TURN RED. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE FLOOR BOARDS, AWAY FROM THE ACCELERATOR, LETTING THE CARE SLOW BY ITSELF. THE LIGHT DID TURN RED AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES. I KEEP MY LEFT FOOT TO THE LEFT OF THE BRAKES ON THE FLOOR BOARD. AS I A...

Oct 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN IT WAS PLACED IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,00...

Oct 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN IT WAS PLACED IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,00...

Sep 28, 2011 Air Bags 134,029 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE SRS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ...

Sep 28, 2011 Air Bags 134,029 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE SRS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ...

Sep 23, 2011 Power Train 66,979 mi

TWICE WITHIN 2 MILES WHEN I APPLIED BRAKES ENGINE SPED UP INSTEAD. THE ONLY THING PREVENTING TWO ACCIDENTS WAS PUTTING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TILL IT SETTLED DOWN. *TR

Sep 23, 2011 Power Train 66,979 mi

TWICE WITHIN 2 MILES WHEN I APPLIED BRAKES ENGINE SPED UP INSTEAD. THE ONLY THING PREVENTING TWO ACCIDENTS WAS PUTTING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TILL IT SETTLED DOWN. *TR

Aug 17, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDTLY DECREASE SPEED AND WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THEN 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHO STATED THEY NEEDED TO CLEAN THE WIRES. THE WIRES WERE CLEANED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE REPAIR W...

Aug 17, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDTLY DECREASE SPEED AND WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THEN 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHO STATED THEY NEEDED TO CLEAN THE WIRES. THE WIRES WERE CLEANED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE REPAIR W...

Jul 26, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

2005 KIA AMANTI: OCCASIONALLY THE ACCELERATOR WILL BARELY MOVE THE CAR EVEN THOUGH IT'S FLOORED, THEN THERE IS A SUDDEN SEVERE LURCH FORWARD. MY DEALER IS UNAWARE OF ANY RECALL, OR PROBLEM WITH THIS. THIS OCCURS 4 OR 5 TIMES A YEAR, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF REPORTS OF TH...

Jul 26, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

2005 KIA AMANTI: OCCASIONALLY THE ACCELERATOR WILL BARELY MOVE THE CAR EVEN THOUGH IT'S FLOORED, THEN THERE IS A SUDDEN SEVERE LURCH FORWARD. MY DEALER IS UNAWARE OF ANY RECALL, OR PROBLEM WITH THIS. THIS OCCURS 4 OR 5 TIMES A YEAR, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF REPORTS OF TH...

Jun 10, 2011 Visibility 600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ON THE VEHICLE WOULD INADVERTANTLY MOVE AFTER THEY HAD BEEN SET IN PLACE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED ...

Jun 10, 2011 Visibility 600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ON THE VEHICLE WOULD INADVERTANTLY MOVE AFTER THEY HAD BEEN SET IN PLACE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED ...

May 7, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 55,300 mi

AS I PULLED UP TO PARK MY CAR BEHIND A PARKED CAR, MY CAR SURGED AND CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF THE PARKED CAR. I WAS EASING INTO THE SPACE AT A VERY SLOW SPEED AND ACTUALLY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE MOTOR SUDDENLY REVVED UP, I FELT THE SURGE, STOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL ...

May 7, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 55,300 mi

AS I PULLED UP TO PARK MY CAR BEHIND A PARKED CAR, MY CAR SURGED AND CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF THE PARKED CAR. I WAS EASING INTO THE SPACE AT A VERY SLOW SPEED AND ACTUALLY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE MOTOR SUDDENLY REVVED UP, I FELT THE SURGE, STOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL ...

Apr 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

INCIDENT 1: WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH ON AN INTERSTATE THE CARS SPEED REDUCED TO <10 MPH THEN STALLED FOLLOWED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT SUGGESTED THAT IT WAS THE COMPUTER. COMPUTER REPLACED PROBLEM PERSIST....INCIDENT 2:(1 ...

Apr 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

INCIDENT 1: WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH ON AN INTERSTATE THE CARS SPEED REDUCED TO <10 MPH THEN STALLED FOLLOWED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT SUGGESTED THAT IT WAS THE COMPUTER. COMPUTER REPLACED PROBLEM PERSIST....INCIDENT 2:(1 ...

Apr 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 18,313 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SURGE FORWARD MOMENTARILY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY DECELERATE MOMENTARILY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DURING THE FAILURES A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT W...

Apr 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 18,313 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SURGE FORWARD MOMENTARILY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY DECELERATE MOMENTARILY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DURING THE FAILURES A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT W...

Feb 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,094 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. GASOLINE BEGAN TO SPILL OUT FROM THE FUEL LINES LOCATED NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER FUEL WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT W...

Feb 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,094 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. GASOLINE BEGAN TO SPILL OUT FROM THE FUEL LINES LOCATED NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER FUEL WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT W...

Oct 25, 2010 Air Bags 50,200 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY REASON WHY. AIR BAG IS FINE, MUST BE A BAD SENSOR SOMEWHERE, BUT THEY CANNOT FIND IT. *TR

Oct 25, 2010 Air Bags 50,200 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY REASON WHY. AIR BAG IS FINE, MUST BE A BAD SENSOR SOMEWHERE, BUT THEY CANNOT FIND IT. *TR

Oct 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE IN MY 2005 KIA AMANTI AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. CAR SPEED INCREASED AND THEN JUST STOPPED. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, IT STARTED BUT WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE CAR WAS COMPLETELY IMMOBILE. BROUGHT IT IN TO KIA OF KENNER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. ...

Oct 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE IN MY 2005 KIA AMANTI AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. CAR SPEED INCREASED AND THEN JUST STOPPED. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, IT STARTED BUT WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE CAR WAS COMPLETELY IMMOBILE. BROUGHT IT IN TO KIA OF KENNER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. ...

Jul 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2005 KIA AMANTI, I'VE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ACCELERATION, LACK OF ACCELERATION. I TOOK IT TO DEALER WHEN IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY TO LET THEM KNOW SOMETIMES IT HAD NO POWER ON INITIAL TAKE OFF AND I WOULD HAVE TO JUST DRIVE IT AS IS UNTIL IT DECIDED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. ...

Jul 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2005 KIA AMANTI, I'VE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ACCELERATION, LACK OF ACCELERATION. I TOOK IT TO DEALER WHEN IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY TO LET THEM KNOW SOMETIMES IT HAD NO POWER ON INITIAL TAKE OFF AND I WOULD HAVE TO JUST DRIVE IT AS IS UNTIL IT DECIDED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. ...

Mar 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY CAR APPEARED TO BE STUCK IN FIRST AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE SMOOTH IN LOWER GEARS - ALSO, CAR LURCHES WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTIONS - RPMS ARE ERRATIC DEALERSHIPS SA...

Mar 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY CAR APPEARED TO BE STUCK IN FIRST AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE SMOOTH IN LOWER GEARS - ALSO, CAR LURCHES WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTIONS - RPMS ARE ERRATIC DEALERSHIPS SA...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED AND COULD NOT BE SERVICED. TH...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED AND COULD NOT BE SERVICED. TH...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD OUR 2005 AMANTI INTO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES WITH COMPLAINTS OF "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" OR JACK RABBIT TYPE OF STARTS. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR MISSES, BUT NO WRECKS SO FAR. EACH TIME WE ARE TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND NO REPAIR IS MADE. ...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD OUR 2005 AMANTI INTO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES WITH COMPLAINTS OF "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" OR JACK RABBIT TYPE OF STARTS. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR MISSES, BUT NO WRECKS SO FAR. EACH TIME WE ARE TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND NO REPAIR IS MADE. ...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 22,500 mi

FAILURE TO MOVE OR ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, HAS HAPPENED APPROX 7 TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. DEALER CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM,THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERS NOW BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED TWICE IN THE PAST WEEK. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 22,500 mi

FAILURE TO MOVE OR ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, HAS HAPPENED APPROX 7 TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. DEALER CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM,THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERS NOW BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED TWICE IN THE PAST WEEK. *TR

Dec 18, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE RMPS INCREASED RAPIDLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LUNGED INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK SINCE A CRASH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Dec 18, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE RMPS INCREASED RAPIDLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LUNGED INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK SINCE A CRASH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Apr 23, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

ENGINE SURGE/STALL IN THE 2005 KIA AMANTI. I HAD IT REPAIRED (OR SO THEY SAID) LAST JUNE, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. SINCE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OR FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 23, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

ENGINE SURGE/STALL IN THE 2005 KIA AMANTI. I HAD IT REPAIRED (OR SO THEY SAID) LAST JUNE, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. SINCE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OR FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 31, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,663 mi

CAR JERKS UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN PROCEEDING FROM ANY STOPPED POSITION.. THE CAR JERKS CAUSING GREAT POTENTIAL FOR A FATAL ACCIDENT. IT ONLY HAPPENS ON HOTTER DAYS.. RIDICULOUS KIA DEALERSHIP IN THORNTON, CO WANTS ME TO ONLY FILL THE TANK UP HALF WAY TO AVOID THIS PROBLEM, THIS CAR IS UNDER FULL WARRAN...

Oct 31, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,663 mi

CAR JERKS UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN PROCEEDING FROM ANY STOPPED POSITION.. THE CAR JERKS CAUSING GREAT POTENTIAL FOR A FATAL ACCIDENT. IT ONLY HAPPENS ON HOTTER DAYS.. RIDICULOUS KIA DEALERSHIP IN THORNTON, CO WANTS ME TO ONLY FILL THE TANK UP HALF WAY TO AVOID THIS PROBLEM, THIS CAR IS UNDER FULL WARRAN...

Sep 16, 2008 Power Train

MY 2005 KIA AMANTI HAS A PROBLEM AS WHEN DRIVING IT WILL LURCH AND LAG "BUMP". IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERS SHOP MANY TIMES FOR A TOTAL OF 38 DAYS. THE DEALER DID REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A REBUILT UNIT. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AND THE DEALER SAYS HE CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. SO HE CANN...

Sep 16, 2008 Power Train

MY 2005 KIA AMANTI HAS A PROBLEM AS WHEN DRIVING IT WILL LURCH AND LAG "BUMP". IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERS SHOP MANY TIMES FOR A TOTAL OF 38 DAYS. THE DEALER DID REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A REBUILT UNIT. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AND THE DEALER SAYS HE CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. SO HE CANN...

Apr 15, 2008 Steering 10,000 mi

DEALER REPLACED, THE KNUCKLE, CONTROL ARM, AND RACK IN PINION, EVERY 15,000 TO 20,000 MILES THE SAME SOUND COMES BACK. THE SOUND IS BACK AGAIN, AND GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, SOUNDS LIKE THE FRONT END IS COMING APART. STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. KIA REFUSED TO BUY CAR BACK. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Steering 10,000 mi

DEALER REPLACED, THE KNUCKLE, CONTROL ARM, AND RACK IN PINION, EVERY 15,000 TO 20,000 MILES THE SAME SOUND COMES BACK. THE SOUND IS BACK AGAIN, AND GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, SOUNDS LIKE THE FRONT END IS COMING APART. STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. KIA REFUSED TO BUY CAR BACK. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Steering 10,000 mi

DEALER REPLACED, THE KNUCKLE, CONTROL ARM, AND RACK IN PINION, EVERY 15,000 TO 20,000 MILES THE SAME SOUND COMES BACK. THE SOUND IS BACK AGAIN, AND GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, SOUNDS LIKE THE FRONT END IS COMING APART. STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. KIA REFUSED TO BUY CAR BACK. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Steering 10,000 mi

DEALER REPLACED, THE KNUCKLE, CONTROL ARM, AND RACK IN PINION, EVERY 15,000 TO 20,000 MILES THE SAME SOUND COMES BACK. THE SOUND IS BACK AGAIN, AND GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, SOUNDS LIKE THE FRONT END IS COMING APART. STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. KIA REFUSED TO BUY CAR BACK. *TR

Feb 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

PULLED OUT INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION - CAR CRAWLED - DID NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION - LURCHED QUICKLY INTO TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DROVE FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD AT 40 MPH, CAR ACCELERATION DIED ALMOST COMPLETELY, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OFF ROAD, CALLED MY LOCAL KIA DEALER...

Feb 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

PULLED OUT INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION - CAR CRAWLED - DID NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION - LURCHED QUICKLY INTO TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DROVE FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD AT 40 MPH, CAR ACCELERATION DIED ALMOST COMPLETELY, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OFF ROAD, CALLED MY LOCAL KIA DEALER...

Feb 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,937 mi

I HAVE AN '05 KIA AMANTI. THIS CAR HAS A "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" CAUSING THE CAR TO SPEED FORWARD WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. I HAVE BEEN IN TWO REAR-END COLLISIONS IN THE LAST YEAR AND HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT IN OVER 30YRS PRIOR. I HAVE HAD THE CAR TAKEN TO SENTRY KIA TO BE REPAIRED BUT, THEY J...

Feb 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,937 mi

I HAVE AN '05 KIA AMANTI. THIS CAR HAS A "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" CAUSING THE CAR TO SPEED FORWARD WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. I HAVE BEEN IN TWO REAR-END COLLISIONS IN THE LAST YEAR AND HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT IN OVER 30YRS PRIOR. I HAVE HAD THE CAR TAKEN TO SENTRY KIA TO BE REPAIRED BUT, THEY J...

Dec 20, 2007 Power Train

FOR @ 6 MONTHS THE CAR JERKS WHEN I AM DRIVING. WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR IT WILL DO 2-3 JERKS THAT ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO JERK YOU FORWARD IN YOUR SEAT. IT FEELS AS IF THE CAR HAS FORGOTTEN WHAT GEAR IT IS IN AND IT IS SEARCHING TO FIND IT. OR YOU COULD DESCRIBE IT AS THOUGH IT IS NOT GETTING FUEL...

Dec 20, 2007 Power Train

FOR @ 6 MONTHS THE CAR JERKS WHEN I AM DRIVING. WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR IT WILL DO 2-3 JERKS THAT ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO JERK YOU FORWARD IN YOUR SEAT. IT FEELS AS IF THE CAR HAS FORGOTTEN WHAT GEAR IT IS IN AND IT IS SEARCHING TO FIND IT. OR YOU COULD DESCRIBE IT AS THOUGH IT IS NOT GETTING FUEL...

Dec 13, 2007 Air Bags 17,522 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FIVE TIMES, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO DISREGARD THE LIGHT BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WERE STILL ...

Dec 13, 2007 Air Bags 17,522 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FIVE TIMES, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO DISREGARD THE LIGHT BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WERE STILL ...

Sep 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 32,778 mi

MY AMANTI WAS BARELY ROLLING AS I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE. HOWEVER, THE MOMENT I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A ROCKET! I LOOKED DOWN AT THE FLOOR TO BE SURE THAT I WAS STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND I WAS! WHEN I REALIZED THE CAR HAD ALREADY TAKEN DOWN A SIGN AND ITS POLE,...

Sep 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 32,778 mi

MY AMANTI WAS BARELY ROLLING AS I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE. HOWEVER, THE MOMENT I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A ROCKET! I LOOKED DOWN AT THE FLOOR TO BE SURE THAT I WAS STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND I WAS! WHEN I REALIZED THE CAR HAD ALREADY TAKEN DOWN A SIGN AND ITS POLE,...

Aug 2, 2007 Tires 27,000 mi

REAR TIRES OF 05 KIA AMANTI WORD BALD WHILE FRONT TIRES SHOW LITTLE OR WEAR, 27000 MILES. HANKOOK TIRES OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CALIF, & KIA BOTH REFUSE TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE TIRES. PHOTOS AVAILABLE. *JB

Aug 2, 2007 Tires 27,000 mi

REAR TIRES OF 05 KIA AMANTI WORD BALD WHILE FRONT TIRES SHOW LITTLE OR WEAR, 27000 MILES. HANKOOK TIRES OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CALIF, & KIA BOTH REFUSE TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE TIRES. PHOTOS AVAILABLE. *JB

May 25, 2007 Unknown Or Other

SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM. CAR LURGES FORWARD ON TAKEOFF.

May 25, 2007 Unknown Or Other

SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM. CAR LURGES FORWARD ON TAKEOFF.

Apr 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

SHORTLY AFTER GETTING THE CAR, IT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD FAIL TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED. BY PUSHING IT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IT SOMETIMES WOULD THEN ACCELERATE EXCESSIVELY, OR BY LETTING UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND REAPPLYING IT A SIMILAR EVENT WOULD HAPPEN. SOMETIMES THE CAR JUS...

Apr 19, 2007 Power Train 10 mi

SHORTLY AFTER GETTING THE CAR, IT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD FAIL TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED. BY PUSHING IT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IT SOMETIMES WOULD THEN ACCELERATE EXCESSIVELY, OR BY LETTING UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND REAPPLYING IT A SIMILAR EVENT WOULD HAPPEN. SOMETIMES THE CAR JUS...

Apr 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

SHORTLY AFTER GETTING THE CAR, IT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD FAIL TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED. BY PUSHING IT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IT SOMETIMES WOULD THEN ACCELERATE EXCESSIVELY, OR BY LETTING UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND REAPPLYING IT A SIMILAR EVENT WOULD HAPPEN. SOMETIMES THE CAR JUS...

Apr 19, 2007 Power Train 10 mi

SHORTLY AFTER GETTING THE CAR, IT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD FAIL TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED. BY PUSHING IT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IT SOMETIMES WOULD THEN ACCELERATE EXCESSIVELY, OR BY LETTING UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND REAPPLYING IT A SIMILAR EVENT WOULD HAPPEN. SOMETIMES THE CAR JUS...

Mar 25, 2007 Power Train

SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING TODAY THE CAR HAS JUMPED FORWARD OR BACKWARD IN REVERSE WHEN PUTTING IT IN GEAR WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT HAS OCCASIONALLY MOVED VERY SLOWLY AFTER BEING PUT INTO DRIVE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN FOURTH GEAR. THEN WHEN PUSHING FURTHER ON THE GAS PEDAL TO GE...

Mar 25, 2007 Power Train

SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING TODAY THE CAR HAS JUMPED FORWARD OR BACKWARD IN REVERSE WHEN PUTTING IT IN GEAR WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT HAS OCCASIONALLY MOVED VERY SLOWLY AFTER BEING PUT INTO DRIVE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN FOURTH GEAR. THEN WHEN PUSHING FURTHER ON THE GAS PEDAL TO GE...

Jan 26, 2007 Tires 26,000 mi

FEDERAL TIRE SEPARATED ON 2 OF MY TIRES, AND A RIPPLE ON 3RD TIRE. *NM

Jan 26, 2007 Tires 26,000 mi

FEDERAL TIRE SEPARATED ON 2 OF MY TIRES, AND A RIPPLE ON 3RD TIRE. *NM

Nov 29, 2006 Power Train 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2005 KIA AMANTI IN OCT 2005. ON FOUR OCCASIONS WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE.....A HESITATION TOOK PLACE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY DOWN....THEN THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE AT TOP SPEED. IF THIS EVER HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC COULD CAUSE INJURY...

Nov 29, 2006 Power Train 2,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2005 KIA AMANTI IN OCT 2005. ON FOUR OCCASIONS WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE.....A HESITATION TOOK PLACE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY DOWN....THEN THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE AT TOP SPEED. IF THIS EVER HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC COULD CAUSE INJURY...

Nov 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE STALLED AND OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED FOLLOWED BY SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. *A...

Nov 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE STALLED AND OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED FOLLOWED BY SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. *A...

Oct 29, 2006 Power Train 16,400 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SPORADIC PROBLEMS WITH 'JACK RABBITING', WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WITH A LIGHT TOUCH TO THE GAS PEDAL, THE JARS LITERALLY JUMPS FORWARD. IN EACH CASE, IT TAKES ABOUT THREE TOUCHES TO THE GAS PEDAL, TO GET TO 'NORMAL DRIVING. IT IS A FAST ACCELERATION, WHICH CAUSES ...

Oct 29, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 16,400 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SPORADIC PROBLEMS WITH 'JACK RABBITING', WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WITH A LIGHT TOUCH TO THE GAS PEDAL, THE JARS LITERALLY JUMPS FORWARD. IN EACH CASE, IT TAKES ABOUT THREE TOUCHES TO THE GAS PEDAL, TO GET TO 'NORMAL DRIVING. IT IS A FAST ACCELERATION, WHICH CAUSES ...

Oct 29, 2006 Power Train 16,400 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SPORADIC PROBLEMS WITH 'JACK RABBITING', WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WITH A LIGHT TOUCH TO THE GAS PEDAL, THE JARS LITERALLY JUMPS FORWARD. IN EACH CASE, IT TAKES ABOUT THREE TOUCHES TO THE GAS PEDAL, TO GET TO 'NORMAL DRIVING. IT IS A FAST ACCELERATION, WHICH CAUSES ...

Oct 29, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 16,400 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SPORADIC PROBLEMS WITH 'JACK RABBITING', WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WITH A LIGHT TOUCH TO THE GAS PEDAL, THE JARS LITERALLY JUMPS FORWARD. IN EACH CASE, IT TAKES ABOUT THREE TOUCHES TO THE GAS PEDAL, TO GET TO 'NORMAL DRIVING. IT IS A FAST ACCELERATION, WHICH CAUSES ...

Oct 10, 2006 Air Bags

SOON AFTER START UP, I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND PROCEEDED TO TURN ONTO THE STREET AND I HAD NO POWER FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS, THEN IT GOES FULL OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 8 OR 9 TIMES. I HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE DEALER. THEY ARE CLUELESS. I HAVE BEEN BACK 6 TIMES FOR AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON T...

Oct 10, 2006 Electrical System

SOON AFTER START UP, I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND PROCEEDED TO TURN ONTO THE STREET AND I HAD NO POWER FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS, THEN IT GOES FULL OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 8 OR 9 TIMES. I HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE DEALER. THEY ARE CLUELESS. I HAVE BEEN BACK 6 TIMES FOR AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON T...

Oct 10, 2006 Air Bags

SOON AFTER START UP, I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND PROCEEDED TO TURN ONTO THE STREET AND I HAD NO POWER FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS, THEN IT GOES FULL OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 8 OR 9 TIMES. I HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE DEALER. THEY ARE CLUELESS. I HAVE BEEN BACK 6 TIMES FOR AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON T...

Oct 10, 2006 Electrical System

SOON AFTER START UP, I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND PROCEEDED TO TURN ONTO THE STREET AND I HAD NO POWER FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS, THEN IT GOES FULL OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 8 OR 9 TIMES. I HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE DEALER. THEY ARE CLUELESS. I HAVE BEEN BACK 6 TIMES FOR AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON T...

Sep 26, 2006 Power Train 14,000 mi

I NEVER KNOW WHEN MY CAR WILL START JERKING. THE CAR WILL RUN FINE THEN OUT OF THE BLUE WHEN I AM BACKING UP THE CAR WILL START JERKING. I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND PRESS ALL THE WAY ON THE GAS -BUT THERE IS NO POWER. I PRESS AGAIN AND THE CAR WILL START JERKING . I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER THR...

Sep 26, 2006 Power Train 14,000 mi

I NEVER KNOW WHEN MY CAR WILL START JERKING. THE CAR WILL RUN FINE THEN OUT OF THE BLUE WHEN I AM BACKING UP THE CAR WILL START JERKING. I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND PRESS ALL THE WAY ON THE GAS -BUT THERE IS NO POWER. I PRESS AGAIN AND THE CAR WILL START JERKING . I HAVE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER THR...

Sep 16, 2006 Unknown Or Other 1 mi

CLEAR COAT ON MY KIA AMANTI IS PEELING OFF. THIS CLEAR COAT PROBLEM FIRST STARTED ON MY FRONT BUMPER AND AFTER A LONG INSPECTION OF THE ENTIRE CAR MY CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF OF NEARLY 200 LITTLE DIFFERENT SPOTS. I HAVE WRITTEN COMPLAINTS TO KIA AMERICA AND HAVE SUBMITTED COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND I HA...

Sep 16, 2006 Unknown Or Other 1 mi

CLEAR COAT ON MY KIA AMANTI IS PEELING OFF. THIS CLEAR COAT PROBLEM FIRST STARTED ON MY FRONT BUMPER AND AFTER A LONG INSPECTION OF THE ENTIRE CAR MY CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF OF NEARLY 200 LITTLE DIFFERENT SPOTS. I HAVE WRITTEN COMPLAINTS TO KIA AMERICA AND HAVE SUBMITTED COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND I HA...

Aug 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 13,700 mi

MY 2005 KIA AMANTI HAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR, AFTER BACKING UP, WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE AND THE GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED, NOTHING HAPPENS. THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE, EVEN WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE DOES NOT REV; THE CAR JUST IDLES AND ...

Aug 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 13,700 mi

MY 2005 KIA AMANTI HAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR, AFTER BACKING UP, WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE AND THE GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED, NOTHING HAPPENS. THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE, EVEN WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE DOES NOT REV; THE CAR JUST IDLES AND ...

Jul 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,200 mi

BOUGHT A 2005 KIA AMANTI IN ATHENS, GEORGIA ON 02/22/2006. TEST DROVE THREE DIFFERENT CARS. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR WOULD VIBRATE. OVER THE NEXT WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR IT GOT WORSE. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR ROTORS. WAS TOLD THAT THEY BENT B...

Jul 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,200 mi

BOUGHT A 2005 KIA AMANTI IN ATHENS, GEORGIA ON 02/22/2006. TEST DROVE THREE DIFFERENT CARS. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR WOULD VIBRATE. OVER THE NEXT WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR IT GOT WORSE. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR ROTORS. WAS TOLD THAT THEY BENT B...

Jul 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,390 mi

ON WINDOW STICKER STATES CAR SHOULD AVERAGE 17 MILES PER GALLON CITY, AND 25 MILES PER GALLON ON HIGHWAY. OVER A NINE MONTH TEST WHICH I KEPT A RECORD OF DATE, TOTAL MILES ON CAR, MILES DRIVEN, TOTAL GAS TO REFILL TANK, AND MILES PER GALLON THE BEST MILEAGE WE GOT WAS 14.51 CITY. THE BEST OVERALL MI...

Jul 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,390 mi

ON WINDOW STICKER STATES CAR SHOULD AVERAGE 17 MILES PER GALLON CITY, AND 25 MILES PER GALLON ON HIGHWAY. OVER A NINE MONTH TEST WHICH I KEPT A RECORD OF DATE, TOTAL MILES ON CAR, MILES DRIVEN, TOTAL GAS TO REFILL TANK, AND MILES PER GALLON THE BEST MILEAGE WE GOT WAS 14.51 CITY. THE BEST OVERALL MI...

May 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR INSPECTION. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

May 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR INSPECTION. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

Jan 17, 2006 Exterior Lighting

THE NEWER HIGH INTENSITY HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE DONE AWAY WITH! IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT WHEN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THOSE BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS IS APPROACHING IN ANY LANE, I MUST PUT MY LEFT HAND & ARM UP TO SHIELD MY EYES. I FIND THOSE LIGHTS TO BE BLINDING AS SOON AS THAT...

Jan 17, 2006 Exterior Lighting

THE NEWER HIGH INTENSITY HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE DONE AWAY WITH! IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT WHEN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THOSE BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS IS APPROACHING IN ANY LANE, I MUST PUT MY LEFT HAND & ARM UP TO SHIELD MY EYES. I FIND THOSE LIGHTS TO BE BLINDING AS SOON AS THAT...