Complaints
119
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Kia Amanti Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:50,718 mi
Crash-related:2
#213 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:84,754 mi
Crash-related:2
#310 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:84,227 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Kia Amanti.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 28 | 2 | — | 50,718 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 2 | — | 84,754 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 84,227 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 83,898 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 98,404 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 44,620 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 156,446 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 8,100 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Bead | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
28
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,718
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,754
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,227
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,898
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,404
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,620
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
156,446
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,100
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Bead
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Kia Amanti — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Kia Amanti reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2005 Kia Amanti has 119 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Kia Amanti?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (28 complaints, avg 50,718 mi); Airbags (13 complaints, avg 84,754 mi); Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 84,227 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 2005 Kia Amanti?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,941 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Kia Amanti?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Kia Amanti include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 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 2005 Kia Amanti have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 Kia Amanti?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (unintended acceleration) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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