2004 Kia Amanti: jerking or lurching

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 93,000 miles · FL

On 6 separate occasions the vehicle has slowed down and "chugged" out of throttle power while initially driving at speeds of anywhere between 35 and 65 MPH. If the vehicle does manage to keep driving, it does so in a very jerky way, almost like someone who does not know how to drive stick. I've found that the only way around this jerking is to drive the vehicle in sport-shift mode in a lower gear so that the rpms stay above 3000. Sometimes the vehicle is entirely unresponsive when the gas pedal is pressed, which (multiple times) nearly put me in a severe car accident on busy I-95 in both florida and philadelphia, pa. The check engine light has only ever remained on once, giving an error code p1614: "enhanced traction system engine control module malfunction." in the past, turning the ignition off and back on immediately has fixed the issue twice. Other times the vehicle needed to remain off for an extended period of time before the problem would clear up. The check engine light came on only 2 of the 6 times the problem has occurred. The first time it came on, it did not remain on although the problem persisted. Currently, the check engine light remains on although the vehicle has been running smoothly since the most recent occurrence of this issue which happened on january 8, 2015. I do believe the problem may be linked to the fuel injectors. I find that adding fuel system cleaner to a full tank of gas every other week helps me avoid having this problem.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · OH

When I start my car, the RPM accelerates high as it will go. Very annoying and loud. It does this most of the time some times when I come to a stop light and proceed forward, the car jerks forward as I accelerate.

Filed Aug 16, 2011 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia amanti. The contact stated that five of the six fuel injectors were replaced approximately one year ago because the vehicle would jerk and stall. The vehicle was in the process of having the sixth fuel injector replaced due to the same failures. An authorized dealer stated that failed fuel injectors was a common issue for this year, made and model. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia amanti. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, white smoke began to emit from the tail pipe and the vehicle would not accelerate beyond that speed. The vehicle also began to jerk when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where three fuel injectors were replaced. Approximately two years later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,700. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 9, 2009 · Transmission · 30 miles · FL

Car on occasions lurches and stalls frequently. Wife's car really not sure if throttle,engine,transmission. Just very dangerous.

Filed Feb 2, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · CO

After pulling the car forward out of the garage in the morning and while stopped to wait for the garage door to close (brake applied, in gear), the vehicle attempts to burst-lurch forward (not touching gas pedal). This seems to happen year-round. The dealership cannot re-produce the problem, but also hasn't kept the vehicle overnight for a cold-start. Have had a couple of near-collisions at the end of my driveway.

Filed Dec 17, 2008 · Engine · 60,000 miles · 00

2004 kia amanti - on cold startup the engine sometimes revs aggressively when pulled into gear, causing the car to lurch forward or back if the brake is not firmly applied. It is a dangerous scenario. I've asked kia to look at the problem and they've said they cannot identify the cause and have no knowledge of it.

Filed Aug 11, 2008 · Fuel system · 36,000 miles · CO

Acceleration problem when proceeding from a sop light or stop sign or any stopped position. The car jerks uncontrollably when accelerating from a stopped position causing very strong potential for an accident.

Filed Mar 15, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

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.