2005 Kia Amanti problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (28) · Air Bags (11) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
65 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (18)
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 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-30 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“was in accident on 03-13-2013 severe left front end airbags did not deploy …”
2022-05-04 · Air Bags“drivers side air bag light is on…”
2021-01-22 · Unknown Or Other · 10,000 mi“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 on to a major highway n it did…”
2021-01-16 · Unknown Or Other“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 fro…”
2021-01-14 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“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.…”
2020-07-07 · Suspension · 200,000 mi“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.…”
2020-07-04 · Wheels“administration on 6/26/20 a dealership made a tenative sale on a usec 2005 vehicle intentionally decieving potential buyer. vehicle was unsafe to drive as it made misfire and the fluids in vehicle were all missing from each tank. the salesman denied me the right to test drive or opportunity to replenish missing fluids,advising vehicle is as-is. …”
2020-06-16 · Suspension · 166,000 mi“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 k…”
2020-06-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 125,000 mi“i purchased my kia from jd byrider in 2016 of july and i have had a real deal with this car. in the pass 4 years with this car i have poured more than $5,000 into this car into it. every time you get this car fixed it has a new problem about 1 month later or the check engine light comes on. but recently my wife was driving her mother and my daughte…”
2019-10-17 · Power Train · 265,457 mi“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 ligh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.