2004 Kia Amanti Problems
The 2004 Kia Amanti has 73 NHTSA complaints and zero recalls, with engine problems and unintended acceleration as top concerns. Based on 73 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Engine Problems the most reported area.
Before you buy
This 2004 Kia Amanti has 73 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
A model-year pattern isn't the car in front of you. Check this exact VIN for accidents, open recalls, odometer rollback, and salvage titles.
Free preview · Full report from $12.95.
2004 Kia Amanti Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2004 Kia Amanti.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2004 Kia Amanti Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
KIA AMANTI 2004 has 73 NHTSA complaints, with engine problems (18) and unintended acceleration (12) as top issues. No recalls were issued. Buyers should inspect the engine and throttle system before purchase. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Amanti
- Model year
- 2004
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 73
- Crash-related complaints
- 8
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 18
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 15 / 23
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Optional
Common problems
Most common 2004 Kia Amanti problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Unintended Acceleration
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Unintended Acceleration, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2004 Kia Amanti?
The 2004 Kia Amanti may be worth considering only if thoroughly inspected, given the absence of recalls but notable engine and acceleration complaints. Buyers should prioritize a pre-purchase mechanical check.
Engine and unintended acceleration complaints can lead to costly repairs or safety risks, making pre-purchase inspection critical.
May Suit
Budget-conscious buyers willing to invest in a thorough inspection and accept higher maintenance risk.
May Want to Avoid
Safety-focused buyers or those seeking a worry-free ownership experience should avoid this model year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2004 Kia Amanti
Inspection Focus
- Inspect engine for signs of stalling or failure.
- Check for unintended acceleration incidents or throttle issues.
- Verify airbag system functionality and warning lights.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine thoroughly.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine, transmission, and electrical systems.
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration or hesitation.
Check the exact car
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2004 Kia Amanti, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2004 Kia Amanti shows 73 owner complaints across a single model year, with engine problems (18 complaints) and unintended acceleration (12 complaints) being the most reported issues. No recalls were issued, but the low complaint count limits confidence. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: With only one model year analyzed, no comparison to other years is available.
Recall context: Zero recalls suggest no widespread safety defects were officially identified, but NHTSA complaints indicate owner-reported issues.
- Engine problems account for 18 of 73 total complaints.
- Unintended acceleration was reported in 12 complaints.
- Electrical faults and airbag malfunctions each have 11 complaints.
- Engine Problems (18 complaints)
- Unintended Acceleration (12 complaints)
- Electrical Faults (11 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2004 Kia Amanti complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Kia Amanti. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 18 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 11 | 4 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Kia Amanti. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The 2004 Kia Amanti will accelerate on it's own. I have been in local traffic and it accelerates and de-accelerate like a run away horse. It will then drive normal. The check engine light comes on sometimes and goes back out. This last time the light came on, I took to an elec…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP THEREFORE THE CONTACT PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO CO…
AFTER GETTING HOME LAST NIGHT FROM MY SISTER IN LAW'S GENDER REVEAL, I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE BONNET SO I OPENED IT QUICKLY AND SAW A FIRE BLAZING BEHIND THE ENGINE....WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE, THEY POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL..... I NEED SOM…
STARED DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR WAS TRYING TO GO OUT GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY PULL TO THE SIDE AND THEN IT STOP RUNNING TRYED TO START IT UP IT WOULDN'T DO NOTHING BATTERY BRAND NEW LLIGHTS CAME IT THAT WAS IT ONCE I WAS TOWED BY THE GUY SAID OFF THE TOP IT IS ECLECTICALLY…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT QUICKLY MERGED OFF THE EXIT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT BE ELECTRICAL. THE DEALER…
SUNROOF SHATTERED UPON OPENING TILT POSTITION, MINOR CUTS FROM GLASS CLEAN UP.
AIRBAG LIGHT ON, TOOK IT TO GET IT CHECK AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE BATTERY. GOT A NEW BATTERY LIGHT STILL ON. THE LIGHT IS ON AT ALL TIMES.
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN A 3 LANE ROAD. THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO OPEN AND CLOSE, THE DOOR LOCKS DID THE SAME. WARNING LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ON & OFF ON THE DASH AND I HAD ALMOST NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT AHEAD WAS RED AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, NOTHING …
WELL I GOT MY CAR ON WEEK AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON AND SO TODAY I TAKE IT TO 5TAKE OIL CHANGE AND GOT A OIL CHANGE THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR HAD TRANSMISSION LEAK AND OIL LEAK AND NOW MY MHP GOIN DOWN AND WANT AND WANT SHOW ME MY SPEED AND THEY DO…
THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TURNS OFF AND LATER IT WILL RUN BUT WON'T ACCELERATE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,045.
WHILE MAKING A LEFT THE CARD WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE (REAR PASSENGER DOOR) BY A PERSON RUNNING A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH THAT MY INSURANCE COMPANY DEEM THE CAR A TOTAL LOSS. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG WAS NEVER DEPLOYED.
ON 6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS SLOWED DOWN AND "CHUGGED" OUT OF THROTTLE POWER WHILE INITIALLY DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF ANYWHERE BETWEEN 35 AND 65 MPH. IF THE VEHICLE DOES MANAGE TO KEEP DRIVING, IT DOES SO IN A VERY JERKY WAY, ALMOST LIKE SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO DR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO RESET THE CODE IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH ATTEMP…
WHEN I START MY CAR, THE RPM ACCELERATES HIGH AS IT WILL GO. VERY ANNOYING AND LOUD. IT DOES THIS MOST OF THE TIME SOME TIMES WHEN I COME TO A STOP LIGHT AND PROCEED FORWARD, THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AS I ACCELERATE. *TR
KIA AMANTI LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING OR LOSING POWER THEN ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND KIA SEEMS NOT TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
TWO YEARS LATER WHEN WE PURCHASE THESE CAR, THE AIR BAG LIGHT SHOW. AND IT NEVER WHEN OFF SINCE THEN. TOOK TO THE MECHANIC AND SAID ITS VERY COMMON TO HAVE THESE KIND OF PROBLEM FOR KIAS. HE COULD NOT FIX IT HAD NO TOOLS ENOUGH TO DO IT. AND I HAD NO MONEY ENOUGH TO FIX THEY WA…
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND MY CAR LOSES POWER FAST NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE RPM'S GO UP AND I AM ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE AT A SPEED OF 20MPH. AT TIMES MY CAR WILL DRIVE AT A NORMAL SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ON .ITS VERY…
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING OUT OF TOWN AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET LIKE I NORMALLY DO WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR DRASTICALLY LOST SPEED FROM 70MPH TO 45MPH ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I HAD TO SLOWLY MOVE OVER TO THE FAR LANE IN ORDER TO MAKE IT TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. I TH…
I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO A RED LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DIED. I TURNED THE KEY SO I COULD BEGIN TO TRY TO START THE VEHICLE AND I NOTICED THE RPM'S START REVVING UP AND ITS TRYING TO OVER-ACCELERATE WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. I MANAGED TO GET IT TO A SAFE SP…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2004 Kia Amanti.
Safety recalls
2004 Kia Amanti recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2004 Kia Amanti. Zero recalls suggest no widespread safety defects were officially identified, but NHTSA complaints indicate owner-reported issues. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Research more
Keep researching before you buy
Compare brands and categories, then check the exact car's history by VIN.
Questions
2004 Kia Amanti buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2004 Kia Amanti reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 73 owner complaints, 8 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2004 Kia Amanti may be worth considering only if thoroughly inspected, given the absence of recalls but notable engine and acceleration complaints. Buyers should prioritize a pre-purchase mechanical check. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kia Amanti?▾
#1: Engine Problems (18 complaints). #2: Unintended Acceleration (12 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (11 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Kia Amanti?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2004 Kia Amanti?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2004 Kia Amanti, NHTSA complaints include 8 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 73 total complaints. 9 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2004 Kia Amanti have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2004 Kia Amanti in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2004 Kia Amanti?▾
The 2004 Kia Amanti may be worth considering only if thoroughly inspected, given the absence of recalls but notable engine and acceleration complaints. Buyers should prioritize a pre-purchase mechanical check. Engine and unintended acceleration complaints can lead to costly repairs or safety risks, making pre-purchase inspection critical. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Kia Amanti reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
Owner Reliability Rating
Rate the 2004 Kia Amanti based on your ownership experience.
Add your rating:
Ratings are based on owner experience and are separate from NHTSA data shown above.
Before you buy
Check the exact vehicle history before you buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.