MYRModel Year Report

2006 Kia Amanti

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2006 Kia Amanti
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:34.031Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Amanti Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2004: 73 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2005 2006: 47 complaints 2006 2007: 15 complaints 2007 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009
2006: 47 complaints
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YearComplaints
200473
200583
200647
200715
200825
20094

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 30%

30% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080507

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, 20120410

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 23%

23% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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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, 20120409

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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 TIMES

NHTSA ODI report, 20180222

Also filed under AIR BAGS and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20140220

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Kia Amanti — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.