2004 Kia Amanti problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (11) · Air Bags (8) · Fuel System, Gasoline (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
61 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (19)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2021-09-13 · TSB_BOD055_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin provides information relating to some kia models tha
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-03-02 · PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Equipment:mechanical 2017-01-18 · TSB-GEN085R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washe
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2016-11-04 · TSB-GEN085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2016-04-04 · PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - use of aftermarket usb charging cables in usb/12v ports - this article provides information regarding the use of usb ports and 12v power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket usb charging cab
Power Train 2013-12-06 · TSBTRA046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model, then reference the automatic transaxle system/ repair proc
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-03-09 · Engine“the 2004 kia amanti will accelerate on it's own. i have been in local traffic and it accelerates and de-accelerate like a run away horse. it will then drive normal. the check engine light comes on sometimes and goes back out. this last time the light came on, i took to an electrical auto repair place. the computer read out said it needed a thro…”
2021-04-19 · Service Brakes · 82,006 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2004 kia amanti. the contact stated while stopped at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. the contact then stated that the steering wheel locked up therefore the contact pulled off to the side of the road. the contact restarted the vehicle and was able to continue to drive but the brakes would not engage as the brake pedal was…”
2021-04-18 · Engine · 90,000 mi · 🔥 fire“after getting home last night from my sister in law's gender reveal, i saw smoke coming from under the bonnet so i opened it quickly and saw a fire blazing behind the engine....when the fire department got there, they pointed out to me that the fire was electrical..... i need some form of compensation from the company as i am no longer able to driv…”
2019-11-17 · Engine · 1,774 mi“stared driving on the highway when the car was trying to go out got off the highway pull to the side and then it stop running tryed to start it up it wouldn't do nothing battery brand new llights came it that was it once i was towed by the guy said off the top it is eclectically he even tryed to give it a jump and it wouldn't jump and that's where…”
2019-11-15 · Engine · 177,600 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia amanti. while driving on the highway, the vehicle started to shut off. the contact quickly merged off the exit and the vehicle would not restart. the vehicle was towed and the tow truck driver stated that the failure might be electrical. the dealer that sold the vehicle to the contact had gone out of business. no oth…”
2018-06-11 · Unknown Or Other“sunroof shattered upon opening tilt postition, minor cuts from glass clean up.…”
2018-06-03 · Air Bags · 122,000 mi“airbag light on, took it to get it check and i was told it was the battery. got a new battery light still on. the light is on at all times.…”
2017-08-05 · Service Brakes · 99,239 mi · 💥 crash“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 neutral to slow me down and push…”
2017-04-01 · Service Brakes“well i got my car on week and now my check engine light on and the brake light is on and so today i take it to 5take oil change and got a oil change they told me that my car had transmission leak and oil leak and now my mhp goin down and want and want show me my speed and they don't know want the problem is and my car just not working now .what y'a…”
2017-02-24 · Suspension · 45,000 mi“the car while driving turns off and later it will run but won't accelerate…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.