KnownCarProblems2004 Kia Amanti Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Kia Amanti, most often about the engine (25% of complaints, typically around 62,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Amanti model year since 2000.
Complaints73
Recalls0
Crashes reported8
Fires reported1
Injuries reported9
Most common 2004 Kia Amanti problems
Engine
18 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I was slowing down to a red light and the check engine light came on and the car died. I turned the key so I could begin to try to start the vehicle and I noticed the RPM's start revving up and its trying to over-accelerate when I put it in drive. I managed to get it to a safe spot but I was 100% worried it was going…
While, backing out of garage the car accelerated on its own. Kia road tested the car and could not replicate the problem. A diagnostic test performed by j.b.a. Kia of ellicott city, md found nothing wrong. This is the second time that the car has had a sudden unintended acceleration incident. The first incident was…
Fuel system
14 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system.
While filling gas to full level, the gas spills out inside wheel well and onto ground (1/2 to 2 cups) when tank gets about 3/4 full, the gas stops leaking once I stop putting gas into the tank. The car was taken to a Kia dealership on 10/17/2006 with 37,053 miles on the car. The dealer determined that there was an…
Acceleration problem when proceeding from a sop light or stop sign or any stopped position. The car jerks uncontrollably when accelerating from a stopped position causing very strong potential for an accident.
Speed control
12 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Kia Amanti. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle did not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Immediately following and without warning, the vehicle accelerated with great force. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The…
I was stopping for a stop sign and engine suddenly raced and could not depress the brake pedal hard enough to stop. Shifted into neutral and engine stopped racing and car screeched to a halt. This has happened four times in last two years and each time I have shot through the stop sign. I took car to dealer and each…
Air bags
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
The contact owns a 2004 Kia Amanti. The contact stated the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer replaced the battery three times. The clock spring was also replaced but to no avail. The manufacturer advised the vehicle warranty…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Kia Amanti. The contact stated that the vehicle's air bag indicator light illuminates intermittently while driving 45 MPH. The vehicle was brought to the dealer and the air bag was replaced. However, the dealer did not replace all of the screws and the air bag landed in the contacts lap. The…
Electrical
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Dear sir: I am the owner of a 2004 Kia Amanti. There are 43,542 miles on the odometer. The vehicle engine runs fine and then will suddenly go into lugging and misfiring at various speeds causing down shifting. When I turn the engine off and leave it to set overnight or for more than eight hours at work, the engine…
The contact owns a 2004 Kia Amanti. The contact stated the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer replaced the battery three times. The clock spring was also replaced but to no avail. The manufacturer advised the vehicle warranty…
Suspension
9 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Dt: when merging into traffic and pressing the accelerator the vehicle just coasted. This occurred when have to give the car more than normal gas. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer for the fourth time for this problem. Since the problem could not be duplicated the dealer was unable to find or repair the problem.…
Dt: caller took vehicle to dealer s for repair 4 times for same problem. The first time the dealer tightened the nuts that held the front end. The second time the dealer replaced the upper control arm on the front passenger side. They added some foam to the floor board because of the noise the floor was making. The…
Transmission
9 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The transmission on the Amanti skips/hesitates going into 2nd gear at about 8 miles per hr. I have returned the vehicle to the dealer twice, each time the dealer telling me there were no problems with the transmission. I am taking it back for the third time today 4-4-06. I am also having a problem with the power…
The vehicle surges while accelerating. The problem occurs sporadically but has done it consistently for over 5 years. Every time I take it to the dealer they can't find anything wrong and nothing is done. This vehicle has an electronic throttle.
Brakes
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
While parking in front of a coffee shop as I applied the brake to stop, the right side of my right shoe was over the gas pedal causing the car to continue forward striking a cement ashtray on the sidewalk pushing it into plate glass window.
I was driving the car down a 3 lane road. The windows began to open and close, the door locks did the same. Warning lights were flashing on & off on the dash and I had almost no control over the steering wheel. The light ahead was red and when I tried to stop the car, nothing happened. I tried putting the car in…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Kia Amanti recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Kia Amanti
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kia Amanti?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (18 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); fuel system (14 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); speed control (12 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Kia Amanti have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Kia Amanti. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Kia Amanti?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Amanti model year since 2000, with 73 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.