Model year guide

2008 Kia Amanti

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Kia Amanti is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2008 Kia Amanti — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Kia Amanti at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints25
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$6,760

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Kia Amanti recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #13V114000 · 01/04/2013

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, …

Fix: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Kia Amanti common problems

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2008 Kia Amanti MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2008 Kia Amanti worth?

Low
$4,000
Typical price
$6,760
High
$8,400

From 13 comparable 2008 Kia Amanti listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Kia Amanti costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$5,900
Total$23,650
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($6,760) with the same model 4 model-years older ($2,038), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Kia Amanti trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · GH
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl 264 hp

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2008 Kia Amanti — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Kia Amanti have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Kia Amanti. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kia Amanti?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, air bags, suspension.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Kia Amanti get?

The 2008 Kia Amanti has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

How much is a 2008 Kia Amanti worth?

Comparable 2008 Kia Amanti listings run roughly $4,000–$8,400, typically around $6,760 (from 13 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.