Complaints
61
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Kia Amanti Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:19,892 mi
Crash-related:2
#29 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:56,898 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:22,525 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Kia Amanti.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | 2 | — | 19,892 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | — | 56,898 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | 22,525 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,892
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,898
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,525
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Kia Amanti — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Kia Amanti reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Kia Amanti has 61 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Kia Amanti?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (9 complaints, avg 19,892 mi); Unintended Acceleration (9 complaints, avg 56,898 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 22,525 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 2006 Kia Amanti?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 34,945 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Kia Amanti?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Kia Amanti include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 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 2006 Kia Amanti have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 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 2006 Kia Amanti?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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