2005 KIA Amanti Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Amanti years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 KIA Amanti. That is the most of any Amanti model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (29 complaints, 35%), typically at around 33,889 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 83owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 29 | 35% | 33,889 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 19% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 14% | 41,690 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 12% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 10% | 91,575 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 7% | 40,379 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 7% | 166,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 7% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 163,955 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 54,952 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 142,231 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 KIA Amanti recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 KIA Amanti.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Was in accident on 03-13-2013 severe left front end airbags did not deploy
Drivers side air bag light is on
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…
I think the radio isotope electric generator was removed from the car. The heat and air conditioner were not kicking on and it also caused the battery to die. We thought it was the alternator. I didnt know it was electric. Also the co2 and year gas were removed and not sure if any firearms were…
My battery keeps draining. Im having an issue keeping it running or even starting it up. May be having starter issues. Also my air conditioner and heater are not coming on. Radiator problems.
Other KIA Amanti years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Amanti | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Amanti | 25 | 1 |
| 2007 Amanti | 15 | 2 |
| 2006 Amanti | 47 | 0 |
| 2005 | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 Amanti | 73 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 KIA Amanti?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, power train problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 KIA Amanti?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.