There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Kia Amanti, but owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Kia Amanti problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | |
| Air Bags | 11 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Engine | 11 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | |
| Suspension | 9 | |
| Power Train | 9 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 4
- Suspension › Front — 2
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap — 2
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
- Suspension › Front › Macpherson Strut — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 43,542 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2004 Kia Amanti complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Mar 9, 2022
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 throttle body. I replaced it as suggested. The 2004 Kia Amanti attempts to accelerate on it's own and stops and drives normal again. The check engine light is on again. I would like to get what is perfect and right for the Kia to perform better and be safe.…
Service Brakes · at 82,006 miles · reported Apr 19, 2021
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 depressed. The contact then stated that the vehicle independently accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle drove into an intersection and got hit on the driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was…
Electrical System · at 90,000 miles · reported Apr 18, 2021
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 drive the car and electrical issues are widely affiliated with this particular model of kia cars.
Electrical System · at 1,774 miles · reported Nov 17, 2019
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 iam
Electrical System · at 177,600 miles · reported Nov 15, 2019
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 other dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 177,600.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Kia Amanti have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Kia Amanti as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Kia Amanti?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (12 reports), followed by air bags (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 43,542 miles.
Are Kia recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.