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2008 Kia Amanti Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
43,118miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Kia Amanti (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2008 Kia Amanti. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by electrical system (7) and air bags (3). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 55% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 43,118 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Fuel system (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Left and right outside rearview mirrors self adjusting again!! Dealer told us when they fixed it the last time that this part was re-engineered and we wouldn't have this problem again. The fix worked up until now and here we are again!!!! Haven't contacted the dealer yet.”

NHTSA complaint #10734818, filed 2015-07, 110,000 miles

Electrical system: “Power side view mirrors are moving while driving or when shifting transmission from park to reverse/neutral/drive. This is extremely dangerous as when I go to look out the side view mirrors they are constantly in a different position then how they should be set. I'm constantly adjusting the mirrors and they continue to move all over the place on their own.”

NHTSA complaint #11124384, filed 2018-09, 72,000 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2008 Kia Amanti. The contact stated there were several failures with the clockspring assembly feature causing the horn and cruise control to become inoperable. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic confirmed the failure with the clockspring assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11472547, filed 2022-07, 68,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving at 40mph the transmission made a hard shift...there was a noticeable jump. Dealer said they couldn't duplicate the problem and they would only drive it around the block.”

NHTSA complaint #10734804, filed 2015-07, 43,118 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

55% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,023 and 63,142 miles.

9%0–1014%10–2532%25–5036%50–755%75–1005%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 43,118 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Kia Amanti version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Amanti FWD3.8L 6-cyl5-speed automatic172419$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Kia Amanti → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Amanti

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20082543,1181—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20071557,0002—19—Stable
20064727,2000—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20058350,2000—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20047343,5420—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Kia Amanti model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Kia Amanti have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2008 Kia Amanti as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Kia Amanti is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by electrical system with 7.

Has the 2008 Kia Amanti been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Kia Amanti get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Kia Amanti (Amanti, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Kia Amanti reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 43,118 miles and the middle half falls between 25,023 and 63,142 miles; 55% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.