Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 15 | 08/26/2004 | |
| 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 leaks, recurring engine light problems and, most recently, shaking and lurching issues which have rendered the vehicle unsafe to operate. although some of these issues were rectified, it appears that the vehicle continues to exhibit additional problems one right after another. in fact, the rear brake light and windshield leak required six separate visits to ontario kia due to the fact that kia could not locate the source of the problem. although the car is still relatively new, dr. oh has already purchased a car battery, two brakes, and four new tires (excluding other repair costs not covered by warranty). over the course of the past month, the air conditioning unit fails to operate satisfactorily. over the course of the past several weeks, dr. oh has continued to drive the vehicle notwithstanding the air conditioning problems and the continuous shaking and bouncing issues. *jb | |||
| 05/11/2006 | 25000 | 1 | 02/02/2004 |
| 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 determined the tires needed to be replaced. | |||
| 12/05/2004 | 2 | 01/01/2004 | |
| 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 and rolling roarong sounds while driving. on 3-4-05 the vehicle had another flat tire. *bf *nm | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 17000 | 1 | 03/05/2004 |
| 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 7/25/2006 - hankook tires. *nm | |||