Kia Amanti stalling problems

Filed Apr 19, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 82,006 miles · AK · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 kia amanti. The contact stated while stopped at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The contact then stated that the steering wheel locked up therefore the contact pulled off to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to continue to drive but the brakes would not engage as the brake pedal was depressed. The contact then stated that the vehicle independently accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle drove into an intersection and got hit on the driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a bruised neck, bruised arms, and a concussion. The contact received medical attention as the hospital had to remove glass from her hands. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to their home address. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,006. *dt *dt consumer has contacted the dealer and manufacturer and would not do a vehicle inspection because there were no recalls. Case number [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”

Filed Jan 22, 2021 · 10,000 miles · FL

While driving it acts like its not getting fuel so I took it to the parts store they put a code reader on it I have the print out im attaching but its very dangerous it just loses all power especially if u pull outto get out of somewhere ive almost gotten hit 6 times now cuz of it I was pulling out of my road turning on to a major highway n it didnt stall but its like it wasnt getting gas at all n the car was at a stop n taking off to pull out it also does it mid gears while driving down the road great car but issue could cost someone there life or to be seriosly hurt for life this needs to be recalled im 41 & ive drove all kinds of messed up cars in my past but this is the 1st time ivecame across this kind of issue where contacting the dealership doesnt fix it n its not the car owners fault this is bad wiring under the throttle position actuator system n a very rxpensive problem to find & repair n not do to wear n tear of the vehicle so gar its costed me over $500 just to track down the problem im notputting no more $ into thiscar it was a gift for my sons bday b4 my mom passed this year she bought it new n then gave to me she loved this car it makes me sad to have to remove it from the road but I feel as a mom its better this way than to lose someone I love cuz of it I would sue the hell out of kia n win theres problems with this it needs to b resolved asap

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia amanti. While driving, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate. The dealer diagnosed that the accelerator sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Suspension · 169,999 miles · AL

Just 2days ago my car started jerking real bad and also my transmission felt like it was stalling and the car was loosing acceleration power.then after a short hesitation the vehicle,while backing in the driveway accelerated and was hard to stop.today I noticed a small tremble in the transmission and my car almost went in traffic if I had'nt put the vehicle in neutral and applied force to the brakes,my vehicle was in motion on both incidents,I'm not afraid of my vehicle, but I don't want to cause or be in an accident.

Filed Apr 29, 2016 · Driver assistance · 85,250 miles · FL

Check engine light came on. Diagnosed as throttle position sensor. Car ran sluggishly for a short while, then that stopped, light went off. Today, light came on again. Backing out of a parking stall in a mall, the engine accelerated without touching the gas pedal, causing the car to lurch uncontrollably backwards, about ten feet. Fortunately, no pedestrian was behind the car, but if they had been, they would have been injured or worse. Called kia, they say there is no recall on this sensor, and it is not under warranty. From searching the internet, it appears this problem is widespread.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 49,814 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia amanti. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it remained for thirty days for investigation. The ECM was replaced. A few weeks after the repair, the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the replacement part was faulty. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired for the second time. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 49,814.

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Engine · 7,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia amanti. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to steer and the engine stalled. The vehicle became increasingly difficult to control. The contact stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000. Updated 03/18/16*lj

Filed Jul 12, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 126,000 miles · MO

Since purchasing my 2005 kia amanti air bag light has been on; the vehicle has never experienced an impact which would cause the airbags to deploy neither have any of the airbag components ever been tampered with. The throttle control of the vehicle is extremely sporadic and often causes hesitation, lurching, no acceleration, and even loss of all power. I have had the dealership update the ECM and the tps replace but the problem still persisted. I noticed the throttle body plate was extremely difficult to actuate so I then purchased another throttle body and replaced my older one. Everything functioned as should be expected up until approx. 3 months ago the issues started back up again. I noticed the throttle body motor had started to become increasingly hot to the touch indicating an excessive amount of resistance within the motor circuit. Being that the problem is recurring, I feel the issue is located either within the engine wiring harness or the engine control module and it, as well as the ruined throttle body motor, need replaced at the cost of the kia motor company. The issue can, and has, caused numerous accidents, stalling in heavy traffic as well as lurching and speeding away of vehicles. A major safety issue is present and needs to be addressed.

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OR

Tl *the contact owns a 2005 kia amanti. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle lunged forward without any warning. Also, the contact mentioned that all the warning lights illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Body · 29,904 miles · WA · crash

Sudden acceleration. I was pulling my kia amanti (which I love) into a parking stall in a very crowded supermarket parking lot. I was braking to stop when my car accelerated. I did not notice the rpms. But it accelerated hard, and my foot on the brake did not stop it. I plowed into the back of a vehicle in the opposite stall pushing it approx 10 feet before my car also hit 10" cement pole that was there to protect a powerplant (I think) at the edge of the parking strip. The pole stopped my car. There was a couple in the car I hit and a passenger in my car; everyone was badly shaken, but nobody was hurt. If there had not been a pole there my car might have gone on pushing the vehicle I hit until it hit another car or, god forbid, a pedestrian.