KIA Amanti Problems by Year
KIA Amanti years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Amanti year: 2004, 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Amanti: 83 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Amanti: 73 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 Amanti: 47 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 Amanti: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2007 Amanti: 15 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2008 Amanti: 25 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common KIA Amanti problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 56 | 6 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 39 | 5 | 9 |
| Power Train | 38 | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 6 | 4 |
| Engine | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 20 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Tires | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All KIA Amanti model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Amanti | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2008 Amanti | 25 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 Amanti | 15 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 Amanti | 47 | 0 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2005 Amanti | 83 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Amanti | 73 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which KIA Amanti years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (73), 2005 (83) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Amanti year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the KIA Amanti?
Vehicle Speed Control, with 56 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the KIA Amanti have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.