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2005 Kia Amanti Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Kia Amanti, most often about the speed control (35% of complaints, typically around 34,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Amanti model year since 2000.

Complaints83
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported0
Injuries reported4

Most common 2005 Kia Amanti problems

  1. Speed control

    29 complaints · 35%

    Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.

    My Amanti was barely rolling as I pulled into a parking space. However, the moment I depressed the brake pedal, the car took off like a rocket! I looked down at the floor to be sure that I was stepping on the brake pedal and I was! When I realized the car had already taken down a sign and its pole, I thought perhaps…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 32,778 miles
    2005 Kia Amanti: occasionally the accelerator will barely move the car even though it's floored, then there is a sudden severe lurch forward. My dealer is unaware of any recall, or problem with this. This occurs 4 or 5 times a year, and could cause an accident. There are hundreds of reports of this online, why no…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 35,000 miles

  2. Air bags

    16 complaints · 19%

    Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.

    Air bag lights been on n I've called Kia several x nothing resolved then I get into a accident was t boned and no air bags deployed which is huge safety issue. Please fix with a recall.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 52,000 miles
    Air bag light will not go off. Dealer cannot find any reason why. Air bag is fine, must be a bad sensor somewhere, but they cannot find it.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 50,200 miles

  3. Transmission

    12 complaints · 14%

    Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    The vehicle has had sporadic problems with 'jack rabbiting', when pressing the accelerator pedal. With a light touch to the gas pedal, the jars literally jumps forward. In each case, it takes about three touches to the gas pedal, to get to 'normal driving. It is a fast acceleration, which causes the tires to 'screech'…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 16,400 miles
    Twice within 2 miles when I applied brakes engine sped up instead. The only thing preventing two accidents was putting the car in neutral till it settled down.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 66,979 miles

  4. Engine

    11 complaints · 13%

    Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles.

    Engine loses power as though accelerator cable broke, also on start up car often lurches forward as if in gear. Took car to Kia today and they state it is a known problem with their electronic accelerator hose, the housing that connects it to the engine melts and is no longer clipped to the engine often causing power…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 96,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2005 Kia Amanti. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle lunged forward without any warning. Also, the contact mentioned that all the warning lights illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 110,000 miles

  5. Fuel system

    8 complaints · 10%

    Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles.

    Tl contact owns a 2005 Kia Amanti. Gasoline began to spill out from the fuel lines located near the driver's side rear tire while the contact was refueling the vehicle. The failure recurred whenever fuel was added to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the in-tank…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 45,094 miles
    Car jerks uncontrollably when proceeding from any stopped position.. The car jerks causing great potential for a fatal accident. It only happens on hotter days.. Ridiculous Kia dealership in thornton, co wants me to only fill the tank up half way to avoid this problem, this car is under full warranty & was only 3…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 35,663 miles

  6. Electrical

    8 complaints · 10%

    Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles.

    I absolutely love this car. However, I am afraid to drive it most of the time do to intermittent problems with acceleration. At times, when I step down on the gas nothing happens, then all of a sudden the car takes off like a rabbit. On a trip to south dakota, after using the blinker to change lanes, the blinkers went…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 91,575 miles
    I began to notice that my car was" jumping" at stop lights on a city street; as if it wanted to accelerate when the brake was pushed. I went to start it one evening and the battery was completely dead. I got a jump and then noticed that the brake lights would not turn off. I had a friend check the brake light switch…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 70,000 miles

  7. Other or unspecified

    6 complaints · 7%

    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 of my road turning…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 10,000 miles

  8. Suspension

    6 complaints · 7%

    Half of these problems showed up before 166,000 miles.

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 166,000 miles
    Just 2days ago my car started jerking real bad and also my transmission felt like it was stalling and the car was loosing acceleration power.then after a short hesitation the vehicle,while backing in the driveway accelerated and was hard to stop.today I noticed a small tremble in the transmission and my car almost…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 169,999 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2005 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 2005 Kia Amanti

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kia Amanti?
By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (29 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles); air bags (16 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); transmission (12 complaints, typically around 41,500 miles).
How many recalls does the 2005 Kia Amanti have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Kia Amanti. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2005 a bad year for the Kia Amanti?
It is the most complained-about Amanti model year since 2000, with 83 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.

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