2005 Kia Amanti: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 83 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (32% of complaints); the 2006 and 2007 model years look more trouble-free.
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recalls
83
owner complaints
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fire reports
52,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsOne of the most complained-about Amanti years (#1 of 5, age-adjusted)Weak spot: vehicle speed control (32%)
Common problems
Computed from 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)32% · 25 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)18% · 14 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)12% · 9 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)8% · 6 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)5% · 4 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)5% · 4 complaints
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2021
“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. This was 'the beast' I believe. I received a call from "mike" he mentioned I should add it to my current insurance plan but I told him I only had obamacare. Get my diamond jubilee back please!”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2020
“I read about recall on 2007 kia amanti and the stop lamp switch. It said could make it hard shift from park to gears. I own a 2005 kia amanti and yesterday afternoon after driving several hours with no problems, I started it out in reverse it was a semi hard shift then put into drive and it was a extremely hard shift. As well the check engine light came on. I also read about a software update that can be done but can not find how to preform the update.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2019
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“It began with squeaky noise steering it ended with steering completely locked up undrivable. Mechanic said he saw that alot in that year model. Replaced the steering pump worked ok for 6 months or so & the same thing. Had to tow it. Mechanic said needed to replace the entire rank & pinion & that it may or may not correct the problem . He did some kind of adjustment charged me $250 & I was able to steer. 6 months down the road its doing the same thing esp light comes on a dragging noise& troubles steering. I notice it more maneuvering to park in a space... *tr”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia amanti. While turning the vehicle, an abnormal noise was heard under the vehicle and it failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the center piece of the front axle fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2019
“In a parking lot while auto was in stationary position waiting for the lot machine to issue a ticket all of a sudden the car moved forward without me pressing the gas pedal. Perhaps when I pressed the brake pedal. Second occurrence, first not reported. Unknown why this dangerous situation occured”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2019
“The driver side front sub frame is severely cracked and rotting away. Attempting to clean uncovers road filth and rocks. This is an obvious metal quality defect.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2019
“The front left wheel cane off. While driving.they said that they can not fix it because the frame is rusty and rotten. This is the second time this has happened same side and wheel. This happened on a city street both times. After they fix it the first time and$ 799.76 , they could have told me what the problem was. Then.the car was in motion..”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2018
“Ever since I have owned the car, the airbag light has been on and does not go off until the car is off. The rpm gage has always been erratic when driving at normal speeds. The car lurches forward when at a stop light and while accelerating. The engine smells as if wires are burning and it seems increasingly hot, but the gage stays normal. The gas tank cannot be filled quickly, I have to trickle gas into the tank brake pads wear down constantly. I have already filed a complaint about the brake light switch being defective and this should be addressed before someone gets killed.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia amanti. While driving, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate. The dealer diagnosed that the accelerator sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2005 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Engines3.5L
Cylinders6
FuelGasoline
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Is the 2005 Kia Amanti reliable?
NHTSA has 83 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Kia Amanti. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (32% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Kia Amanti problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 52,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.