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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2008 Kia Amanti Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
12%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Kia Amanti, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.

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.

“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

“The contact owns a 2008 Kia Amanti. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH the driver and passenger side view mirrors moved and would not stay in place. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they were not able to assist her and advised the contact to continue rearranging the mirrors. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact her at a later date. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 52,000. Updated 10/16/12 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/18/2012”

NHTSA complaint #10472794, filed 2012-08, 35,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008312%
200717%
200511%
200411%

Other parts of the 2008 Kia Amanti

Other or unknown
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology