| Issue ID | 779666 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10321842 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 24/05/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While attempting to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal the vehicle hesitated. This occurred intermittently car appeared to be stuck in first and would not shift. The car does not accelerate smooth in lower gears - also, car lurches when stopped at intersections - rpms are erratic dealerships say they cannot replicate this has been ongoing for over one year cannot afford to drive this car / cannot afford trade in- researched on internet found hundreds of similar complaints at just one site - http://www. Kia-forums. Com/archive/f-221. Html |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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