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2008 Kia Amanti Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
28%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
51,571miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Kia Amanti, 28% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,571 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“First noticed problem when merging onto interstate. The drivers side mirror was pointing down so I adjusted it while accelerating to merge into traffic. Once the mirror was in place I switched the mirror selector switch to the center neutral position. The mirror immediately started moving on its own and ended up pointing toward the sky. I had a near miss with a small car in my blind spot. Even being familiar with the problem there have been several more near misses. The dealership simply disconnects the battery for a few minutes and sends me on my way. …”

NHTSA complaint #10511532, filed 2013-05, 71,000 miles

“When adjusting the side view mirrors they just start moving on their own ...sometimes while driving .. And it's dangerouse especially when they move without u realizing and you go to check them and they are all weird so you have to adjust them while driving .. Once you've adjusted one the other one will move for no reason..”

NHTSA complaint #10462496, filed 2012-06, 30,000 miles

“The side view mirrors on the driver and passenger side will move at any time without a command. Too often when I want to change lanes, the mirror is not in the correct position. Dangerous”

NHTSA complaint #10745532, filed 2015-08, 40,000 miles

“Drivers' mirror adjustment/memory setting: the drivers' mirror will start clicking/moving,when I hit the remote.when the mirrors tilt down after put in reverse,the driver's mirror will not return back to the memory setting,which has to be reset everytime,in order to properly use mirrors.I have turned off the memory for the mirrors,but the mirror continues to move.”

NHTSA complaint #10376285, filed 2011-01

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008728%
2007213%
2006511%
2005810%
20041115%

Other parts of the 2008 Kia Amanti

Other or unknown
8 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Kia Amanti

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.

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