2004 Kia Amanti
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 73
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
None on file
None on file
16% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 73 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 73 |
| 2005 | 83 |
| 2006 | 47 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
16% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Engine
15% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-18
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
15% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing wiring.
Air bags
15% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.
Show complaint excerpts
While making a left the card was struck on the driver side (Rear passenger door) by a person running a red light. The impact was severe enough that my insurance company deem the car a total loss. The side curtain airbag was never deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-09
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Kia Amanti. The contact indicated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who reset the code in order to repair the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-12
Head-on crash into driver side passenger door. Air bags failed to activate. Both cars total losses, nothing repaired or replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-28
Fuel system, gasoline
14% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and fuel injection system.
Show complaint excerpts
Upon filling the tank of the Kia Amanti, shortly thereafter, the engine will begin to surge and react erratically without pressing the accelerator.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-23
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Kia Amanti — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Kia Amanti reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kia Amanti?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Kia Amanti have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.