Is the 2005 Kia Amanti reliable?

Among the 5 model years tracked, the 2005 Amanti ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 83 complaints, mostly involving the engine. It is rated Avoid relative to other Amanti years.

What is the biggest problem with the 2005 Kia Amanti?

Engine complaints make up 42% of all reports (35 of 83), including sudden acceleration incidents. Airbags (19%) and transmission/powertrain (14%) are the next largest categories.

Does the 2005 Kia Amanti have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Amanti, unlike the 2007, 2008, and 2009 model years, which each have at least one recall.

At what mileage do 2005 Kia Amanti problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 50,200 miles, though engine complaints have a lower median of 45,907 miles and transmission complaints an even lower 41,689.5 miles.

How does the 2005 Amanti compare to later years?

The 2005 model has a complaint index of 100, higher than 2006 (75), 2008 (50), 2007 (25), and 2009 (0), making it the highest-complaint year in the lineup.

2005 Kia Amanti Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2005 Kia Amanti ranks worst of 5 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 83 complaints, most tied to engine problems including sudden acceleration reports. It carries no recalls but is rated Avoid based on complaint volume and crash reports.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 100/100; #1 of 5 Amanti years
Verdict: Avoid; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 83; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 5; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 4
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: 2007; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 18; 15 city / 23 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 4 / 0

2005 Kia Amanti recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2005 Kia Amanti fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 15 MPG
Highway: 23 MPG
Combined: 18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,600; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2005 compared with other Amanti years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	Avoid	100	83	0	18
2006	Avoid	75	47	0	18
2007	Good	25	15	2	19

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 Kia Amanti reliable?: Among the 5 model years tracked, the 2005 Amanti ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 83 complaints, mostly involving the engine. It is rated Avoid relative to other Amanti years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2005 Kia Amanti?: Engine complaints make up 42% of all reports (35 of 83), including sudden acceleration incidents. Airbags (19%) and transmission/powertrain (14%) are the next largest categories.
Does the 2005 Kia Amanti have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Amanti, unlike the 2007, 2008, and 2009 model years, which each have at least one recall.
At what mileage do 2005 Kia Amanti problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 50,200 miles, though engine complaints have a lower median of 45,907 miles and transmission complaints an even lower 41,689.5 miles.
How does the 2005 Amanti compare to later years?: The 2005 model has a complaint index of 100, higher than 2006 (75), 2008 (50), 2007 (25), and 2009 (0), making it the highest-complaint year in the lineup.