Does the 2005 Kia Amanti have engine problems?

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Kia Amanti, 42% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,907 miles.

Which Kia Amanti year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Kia Amanti has the most engine complaints (35), compared with 35 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Kia Amanti?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Amanti is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Kia Amanti Engine Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Kia Amanti, 42% of all 83 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 5 Amanti model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 45,907 miles.

Engine complaints: 35; 42% of 83 complaints
All complaints this year: 83
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,907 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Kia Amanti engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 12, 2006, latest Jan 14, 2021.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Jan 2021; peak Mar 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Kia Amanti

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Amanti model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200535 (42%)
200614 (30%)
20071 (7%)
20083 (12%)
20092 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Kia Amanti have engine problems?: NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Kia Amanti, 42% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,907 miles.
Which Kia Amanti year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Kia Amanti has the most engine complaints (35), compared with 35 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Kia Amanti?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Amanti is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.