2006 Kia Amanti Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2006 Kia Amanti has a complaint index of 75, ranking 2nd worst out of 5 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Engine (30% of complaints) and transmission (28%) issues dominate, with no recalls filed for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #2 of 5 Amanti years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 47
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2006 Kia Amanti problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine14 (30%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (28%)
- Electrical System7 (15%)
- Fuel System6 (13%)
- Airbags5 (11%)
- Other4 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (9%)
- Brakes2 (4%)
- Structure & Body2 (4%)
- Steering1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Sudden unintended acceleration reported even with the driver pressing the brake pedal, in some cases leading to a crash.
- Transmission lurches forward unexpectedly when shifting into reverse while parked, with brakes failing to hold the car.
- Engine hesitates or loses power at low speed before surging with excessive acceleration.
- Front suspension and axle components have separated, causing loss of control while driving.
- Airbags failed to deploy during a crash on an icy road at highway speed.
- Driver's seat has moved forward on its own without warning, pinning the driver against the wheel or dashboard.
2006 Kia Amanti recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2006 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.
2006 compared with other Amanti years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Kia Amanti reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2006 Amanti ranks 2nd worst among 5 model years with a complaint index of 75, earning an Avoid verdict. Engine and transmission problems make up more than half of all reported complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kia Amanti?
- NHTSA complaints show engine issues account for 30% of reports and transmission/powertrain issues for 28%. Electrical system problems (15%) and fuel system problems (13%) were also reported.
- Does the 2006 Kia Amanti have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Amanti, though owners filed 47 complaints including 6 crashes and 6 injuries.
- At what mileage do 2006 Kia Amanti problems usually happen?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: transmission problems were reported at a median of 10,000 miles, fuel system issues at 7,782 miles, and engine problems at 35,500 miles.
- Is the 2006 or 2007 Kia Amanti a better choice?
- The 2007 Amanti has a complaint index of 25 and a Good verdict, compared to the 2006 model's complaint index of 75 and Avoid verdict, making 2007 the lower-risk choice.