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2006 Kia Amanti Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kia Amanti, most often about the transmission (28% of complaints, typically around 10,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Amanti model year since 2000.

Complaints47
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported0
Injuries reported6

Most common 2006 Kia Amanti problems

  1. Transmission

    13 complaints · 28%

    Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.

    Car would not pick up speed as we were leaving from a complete stop took car in 2008 and found the ignition sensor was bad, it was replace car ran good, 2012 car starting with slow speed at acceleration, changed spark plugs, throttle sensor, 2 ignition sensor. Nothing helped. Took car to dealer, Kia kept car for 3…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 10,000 miles
    - the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop the vehicle would not accelerate. This was an intermittent problem. If the vehicle did accelerate, it would do so very slowly and the rpms were running as though the consumer was traveling at an accelerated speed. The contact stated that this could…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 9,187 miles

  2. Speed control

    11 complaints · 23%

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

    Car just loses power then has an acceleration of power where it is out of control. This is a 2006 Kia Amanti and has the problem since we bought it 2 years ago. Kia has not been able to fix it even though we have had it at the dealer's several time. What happens is you try to accelerate and there is no power, then the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 58,000 miles
    Sluggish acceleration, lost power, unable to move car off road which could have caused an accident. This has happened to my family on five different occasions. This problem has been reported by many people under the repair pal web site (see below) "another person reported the "accelerator position switch may fail and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 63,000 miles

  3. Fuel system

    6 complaints · 13%

    Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: carburetor system, fuel injection system.

    Im driving my car and all of a sudden it just slowing down on its own I have my foot on the gas pedal the engine light comes on it was like the car was loosing power and this is not the first time this has happen, it slow down before but no engine light. Iam lucky because I do not drive my car often also I do not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 7,782 miles
    Intermittent drive by wire throttle control. Causes surge up to 3,000 RPM engine by just touching throttle pedal. Or, it may not have any response at all. This is a weekly occurrence since owning and reporting to dealer. Dealer has no solution.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 1,000 miles

  4. Electrical

    5 complaints · 11%

    I purchased a 2006 Kia Amanti approximately 18 months ago from the Kia dealer in cherry hill, nj. Shortly after driving the car on numerous occasions when I stepped on the gas the car did not move, then what seemed to be an hour it revved up to normal power. I brought it back at least 3 times and they thought I was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 20,000 miles
    When pulling away from a stop sign or traffic light, car does not respond to depression of gas pedal for 3 or 4 seconds. Then all of a sudden it catches up and tires squeal and the car goes from 5 MPH to 30 MPH like a dragster. This has happened approx. 18 times from sept. 09 to the present.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 17,000 miles

  5. Air bags

    5 complaints · 11%

    Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.

    The contact owns a 2006 Kia Amanti. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag control switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 77,000 miles
    Air bags not functional stationary and/or in motion electrical/electronic controls would not lock/unlock auto doors while stationary or moving radio push buttons not functional leaving it unusable at all times
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 49,900 miles

  6. Engine

    4 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: engine.

    Our 2006 Kia Amanti occasionally will, when starting from a stopped position, will initially hesitate as if its going to stall..., then lunge/accelerate quickly forward. I've mentioned it to the dealers, but because it doesn't happen often, I've never really pressed them on this.., but after reading the same complaint…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 5,000 miles
    Car just loses power then has an acceleration of power where it is out of control. This is a 2006 Kia Amanti and has the problem since we bought it 2 years ago. Kia has not been able to fix it even though we have had it at the dealer's several time. What happens is you try to accelerate and there is no power, then the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 58,000 miles

  7. Suspension

    3 complaints · 6%

    Tl contact owns a 2006 Kia Amanti. The contact stated that numerous components have been repeatedly repaired on her vehicle. The front control arm on her tires, which is the suspension on her vehicle, is clicking. The cause of the failure is unknown. The vehicle is unable to be driven and was towed to the dealer for…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 37,000 miles
    Cv axle separated from transmission..updated 11/03/11 the consumer stated she lost control of the vehicle, and it skidded to a stop, crossing into the next lane. There was damage to the front bumper and fender. The dealer found the ball joint and passenger front axle had separated. Updated ivoq 02/29/12
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 27,200 miles

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

2006 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 2006 Kia Amanti

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kia Amanti?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (13 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); speed control (11 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); fuel system (6 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2006 Kia Amanti have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Kia Amanti. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2006 a bad year for the Kia Amanti?
It is the 3rd most complained-about Amanti model year since 2000, with 47 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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