2004 KIA Amanti Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Amanti years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 KIA Amanti. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Amanti model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (12 complaints, 16%), typically at around 49,500 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 73owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 KIA Amanti problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 16% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 15% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 15% | 48,771 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 15% | 82,006 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 12% | 33,316 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 12% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 12% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 10% | 50,621 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 5% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 5% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 4% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 111,754 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | 90,623 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 39,158 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 29,207 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 5 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 KIA Amanti recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 KIA Amanti.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The 2004 Kia Amanti will accelerate on it's own. I have been in local traffic and it accelerates and de-accelerate like a run away horse. It will then drive normal. The check engine light comes on sometimes and goes back out. This last time the light came on, I took to an electrical auto repair…
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…
After getting home last night from my sister in law's gender reveal, i saw smoke coming from under the bonnet so i opened it quickly and saw a fire blazing behind the engine....when the fire department got there, they pointed out to me that the fire was electrical..... I need some form of…
Stared driving on the highway when the car was trying to go out got off the highway pull to the side and then it stop running tryed to start it up it wouldn't do nothing battery brand new llights came it that was it once i was towed by the guy said off the top it is eclectically he even tryed to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia amanti. While driving on the highway, the vehicle started to shut off. The contact quickly merged off the exit and the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed and the tow truck driver stated that the failure might be electrical. The dealer that sold the…
Other KIA Amanti years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Amanti | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Amanti | 25 | 1 |
| 2007 Amanti | 15 | 2 |
| 2006 Amanti | 47 | 0 |
| 2005 Amanti | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 | 73 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 KIA Amanti?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 KIA Amanti?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 KIA Amanti a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Amanti model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.