2004 Kia Amanti Problems
Above Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Kia Amanti.
Complaints
112
Crashes
12
Fires
2
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Kia Amanti Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:87,769 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#211 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:46,955 mi
#310 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:67,451 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Kia Amanti.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 11 | 1 | 1 | 87,769 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | — | — | 46,955 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | 1 | 1 | 67,451 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 3 | — | 94,717 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 50,428 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 58,875 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,769
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,955
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,451
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,717
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,428
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,875
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Kia Amanti — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Kia Amanti reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2004 Kia Amanti has 112 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Kia Amanti?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 87,769 mi); Unintended Acceleration (11 complaints, avg 46,955 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 67,451 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Kia Amanti?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,215 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Kia Amanti?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Kia Amanti include 12 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Kia Amanti have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Kia Amanti as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Kia Amanti?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Amanti reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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