2006 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
- 47
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 47 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.
Power train
30% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.
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Smelled plastic like smoke inside vehicle, rolled down window , vehicle accelerated with foot on brake pressing as hard as possible, accelerator pedal went down. Car continued to accelerate until striking a tree and rolling over.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-07
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia Amanti. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-10
Vehicle speed control
23% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Kia Amanti. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while driving at low speeds. The failure occurred moments after starting the vehicle while driving under 10 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-09
Electrical system
11% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-22
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Kia Amanti. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH the vehicle began to slide on a patch of ice and then crashed into a guard rail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-20
Suspension
6% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006 Kia Amanti — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2006 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 2006 Kia Amanti?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 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.