2005 Kia Amanti problems
The Kia Opirus is an executive car/full-size sedan, manufactured by Kia Motors and marketed over a single generation for model years 2003–2012 globally and 2004-2009 in North America. Having debuted internationally at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, the four-door, five-passenger, front-engine, front-drive sedan was launched to the North American market at the New York International Auto Show and in San Diego, bearing the Amanti nameplate — and prioritizing luxury content and comfort over dynamic performance and agility.
Intended to give Kia upward access to global premium markets, the Opirus represented a departure for the brand in both styling and market positioning. Developed over 22 months at a cost US$167 million (€143 million), 18% of the overall development cost went to R&D investment and 41% to development of production technologies.
As Kia's first premium vehicle, the Opirus replaced the Mazda 929-derived Enterprise in the South Korean domestic market. The Opirus was also the first Kia vehicle sharing a platform with sister company Hyundai, using a variation of the third generation Hyundai Grandeur/XG Y4 platform. For the Opirus, the platform was lengthened 1.9 inches, overall length increased 4.1 inches and height increased 2.6 inches. As Kia's largest sedan, the Opirus was marketed in a single trim level, sharing components with the Grandeur/XG, and a range of engines including its 3.5 L V6 engine (North America). All models were manufactured in Kia's Hwaseong Plant near Incheon.
A 2007 facelift, introduced at the 2006 Paris Auto Show, included upgraded specifications, a curb weight reduction of 250 pounds, revised suspension and a 3.8 L V6 engine (North America) with a 32-percent increase in power over its predecessor. Styling revisions included a shorter and wider grill, revised hood, headlamps, front and rear bumper fascias, alloy wheels, trunk deck lid, tail lamps, dual exhaust outlets and rear quarter panels. The interior featured a revised instrument panel design.
The name Opirus referred to the ancient city of Ophir, noted for its wealth — and was selected via an online survey from the choices of Opirus, Regent and Conzern. In 2004, the New York Times described the name Amanti as an untranslatable latinate construction, intended to connote luxury.
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Common 2005 Kia Amanti problems
The Kia Amanti 2005 is known for several issues that have been reported by owners. One of the most common problems is the accelerator position switch that may fail and cause sluggish acceleration.
Another issue reported by owners is engine problems, which rank 7th in reliability out of 24 Kia models. Owners have made 24 complaints over 6 model years, mostly about engine issues. Some of the specific issues reported include stalling and then lunging forward, battery drains, and the car dying while driving. These issues can be dangerous and require immediate attention from a qualified mechanic.
The 2005 Kia Amanti also has a problem with headlight bulbs burning out frequently. This issue has been reported by owners of the 2005 model, and it can be a significant inconvenience, especially when driving at night or in poorly lit areas. The recommended solution is to replace the headlight bulbs with high-quality ones that are designed to last longer.
The mirrors in the 2005 Kia Amanti have also been reported to self-adjust unintentionally, which can be distracting and dangerous while driving. This issue has been reported in the 2008 Amanti, but it is unclear if it affects other model years.
The 2005 Kia Amanti has an average owner rating of 4.43 out of 5, which ranks it #4 of 7 other Luxury Large Cars. However, there are no specific details about the complaints or issues reported by owners.
In summary, the Kia Amanti 2005 has several issues that have been reported by owners, including sluggish acceleration, engine problems, headlight bulbs burning out frequently, mirrors that self-adjust unintentionally, and other unspecified complaints. These issues can be dangerous and require immediate attention from a qualified mechanic. It is unclear if the recommended solutions actually fix the problems, as there are no reports of successful repairs.
Is the Kia Amanti reliable?
Kia Amanti Reliability Problems
Amanti owners have made 24 complaints over 6 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 7th in overall reliability out of 21 Kia models , with real engine and lights concerns.
Is the Kia Amanti a luxury car?
The Amanti is Kia's first big luxury car. It's smooth and quiet out on the road; comes with a V6 engine that delivers adequate performance; and is roomy and comfortable.
What year did Kia stop making the Amanti?
| Kia Opirus | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Kia Amanti |
| Production | 2003–2011 |
| Model years | 2003–2012 |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
Do they still make Kia Amanti?
The Amanti was discontinued after the 2009 model year. Move over Forte. This new car boasts a massive screen, abundant safety tech, and more passenger space.. These two- and three-row models have the most space to carry luggage, packages, or even a big-screen television.
2005 Kia Amanti car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Amanti problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Kia Amanti vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Kia Amanti
The NHTSA has received 83 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Kia Amanti. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Kia Amanti vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-12
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNALD124855
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Was in accident on 03-13-2013 severe left front end airbags did not deploy
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-04
- VIN: KNALD124755
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Drivers side air bag light is on
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-22
- VIN: KNALD124155
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING FUEL SO I TOOK IT TO THE PARTS STORE THEY PUT A CODE READER ON IT I HAVE THE PRINT OUT IM ATTACHING BUT ITS VERY DANGEROUS IT JUST LOSES ALL POWER ESPECIALLY IF U PULL OUTTO GET OUT OF SOMEWHERE IVE ALMOST GOTTEN HIT 6 TIMES NOW CUZ OF IT I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY ROAD TURNING ON TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY N IT DIDNT STALL BUT ITS LIKE IT WASNT GETTING GAS AT ALL N THE CAR WAS AT A STOP N TAKING OFF TO PULL OUT IT ALSO DOES IT MID GEARS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GREAT CAR BUT ISSUE COULD COST SOMEONE THERE LIFE OR TO BE SERIOSLY HURT FOR LIFE THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED IM 41 & IVE DROVE ALL KINDS OF MESSED UP CARS IN MY PAST BUT THIS IS THE 1ST TIME IVECAME ACROSS THIS KIND OF ISSUE WHERE CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP DOESNT FIX IT N ITS NOT THE CAR OWNERS FAULT THIS IS BAD WIRING UNDER THE THROTTLE POSITION ACTUATOR SYSTEM N A VERY RXPENSIVE PROBLEM TO FIND & REPAIR N NOT DO TO WEAR N TEAR OF THE VEHICLE SO GAR ITS COSTED ME OVER $500 JUST TO TRACK DOWN THE PROBLEM IM NOTPUTTING NO MORE $ INTO THISCAR IT WAS A GIFT FOR MY SONS BDAY B4 MY MOM PASSED THIS YEAR SHE BOUGHT IT NEW N THEN GAVE TO ME SHE LOVED THIS CAR IT MAKES ME SAD TO HAVE TO REMOVE IT FROM THE ROAD BUT I FEEL AS A MOM ITS BETTER THIS WAY THAN TO LOSE SOMEONE I LOVE CUZ OF IT I WOULD SUE THE HELL OUT OF KIA N WIN THERES PROBLEMS WITH THIS IT NEEDS TO B RESOLVED ASAP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-24
- VIN: KNALD124355
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I THINK THE RADIO ISOTOPE ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS REMOVED FROM THE CAR. THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER WERE NOT KICKING ON AND IT ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. I DIDNT KNOW IT WAS ELECTRIC. ALSO THE CO2 AND YEAR GAS WERE REMOVED AND NOT SURE IF ANY FIREARMS WERE. THIS WAS 'THE BEAST' I BELIEVE. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM "MIKE" HE MENTIONED I SHOULD ADD IT TO MY CURRENT INSURANCE PLAN BUT I TOLD HIM I ONLY HAD OBAMACARE. GET MY DIAMOND JUBILEE BACK PLEASE!
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-11
- VIN: KNALD124355
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: MY BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. IM HAVING AN ISSUE KEEPING IT RUNNING OR EVEN STARTING IT UP. MAY BE HAVING STARTER ISSUES. ALSO MY AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE NOT COMING ON. RADIATOR PROBLEMS.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-01
- VIN: KNALD124255
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SUB FRAME IS SEVERELY CRACKED AND ROTTING AWAY. ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN UNCOVERS ROAD FILTH AND ROCKS. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS METAL QUALITY DEFECT.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-26
- VIN: KNALD124355
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ADMINISTRATION ON 6/26/20 A DEALERSHIP MADE A TENATIVE SALE ON A USEC 2005 VEHICLE INTENTIONALLY DECIEVING POTENTIAL BUYER. VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT MADE MISFIRE AND THE FLUIDS IN VEHICLE WERE ALL MISSING FROM EACH TANK. THE SALESMAN DENIED ME THE RIGHT TO TEST DRIVE OR OPPORTUNITY TO REPLENISH MISSING FLUIDS,ADVISING VEHICLE IS AS-IS. I EXPLAINED I DROVE 60 MILES ONE WAY AND WAS NOT TOLD THE VEHICLE WAS AS -IS OR IN SUCH TERRIBLE CONDITION. MANAGER REFUSED TO ASSIST ME OR SPEAK WITH ME AS I WOULD COMPLAIN. THE SALESMAN SAID,"TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT"!!! I DID NOT PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BUT IT MUST BE LISTED AS UNSAFE IN A NATIONWIDE ALERT AS LEFT DRIVER SIDE IMPACT ON DOORS FROM BUMPER TO FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, LEFT SIDE FENDER HANGING OFF , VEHICLE SHAKING BAD, COMPUTER HARDWARE AND CAPS MISSING ON ENGINE. PLEASE HAVE DMV IN DELAWARE RED FLAG THIS DEALERSHIP AND RECALL THIS VEHICLE AS I WAS ALMOST A VICTIM UNDER LEMON LAW HERTRICH BUICK GMC OF SEAFORD 26953 SUSSEX HIGHWAY SEAFORD, DE 19973 WWW.HERTRICHGMCBUICK.COM (888) 313-4253 DEAR [XXX], WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR PRICE QUOTE REQUEST AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. TO HELP US MAKE THE RIGHT DEAL FOR YOU ON THE 2005 KIA AMANTI, PLEASE CONTACT US AT YOUR NEAREST HERTRICH LOCATION.. THANK YOU, HERTRICH BUICK GMC OF SEAFORD HTTP://WWW.HERTRICHGMCBUICK.COM 2005 KIA AMANTI BASE PRICE: $1,897.00 BODYSTYLE: SEDANINT. COLOR: GRAY ENGINE: V-6 CYLODOMETER: 131200 TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATICSTOCK #: 40510B EXT. COLOR: BLACKVIN: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-01
- VIN: KNALD124555
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IT BEGAN WITH SQUEAKY NOISE STEERING IT ENDED WITH STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP UNDRIVABLE. MECHANIC SAID HE SAW THAT ALOT IN THAT YEAR MODEL. REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP WORKED OK FOR 6 MONTHS OR SO & THE SAME THING. HAD TO TOW IT. MECHANIC SAID NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RANK & PINION & THAT IT MAY OR MAY NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM . HE DID SOME KIND OF ADJUSTMENT CHARGED ME $250 & I WAS ABLE TO STEER. 6 MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD ITS DOING THE SAME THING ESP LIGHT COMES ON A DRAGGING NOISE& TROUBLES STEERING. I NOTICE IT MORE MANEUVERING TO PARK IN A SPACE... *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-06
- VIN: KNALD124055
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: I PURCHASED MY KIA FROM JD BYRIDER IN 2016 OF JULY AND I HAVE HAD A REAL DEAL WITH THIS CAR. IN THE PASS 4 YEARS WITH THIS CAR I HAVE POURED MORE THAN $5,000 INTO THIS CAR INTO IT. EVERY TIME YOU GET THIS CAR FIXED IT HAS A NEW PROBLEM ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER OR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. BUT RECENTLY MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER MOTHER AND MY DAUGHTER AROUND SHOPPING ABOUT 10 MILES IN DISTANCE FROM THE HOUSE THE MALL AND DRIVING STORE TO STORE. IT WAS 93 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND SHE HAD THE A/C RUNNING AND SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO HAVE SUDDEN ACCELERATION SHE TRIED TO STOP THE CAR AND IT DID NOT STOP THE ENGINE KEEP REVVING UP HARDER HARDER AND HARDER. AT THIS POINT SHE WAS ABLE TO TURN BACK INTO THE PARKING LOT AFTER GETTING OFF THE MAIN RODE. THIS CAR IS A DANGER TO PEOPLE DRIVING IT AND OTHERS NEAR THIS CAR SHOULD NOT BE ON THE STREET I REPEAT THIS CAR SHOULD NOT BE ON THE STREET. I AM GLAD MY FAMILY IS SAFE BUT I WILL TRADING THIS CAR IN SOON AND I HOPE THE RIP IT UP AND TEAR IT TO PIECES FOR PARTS BECAUSE IT COULD HAVE ENDED MY FAMILIES LIFE. FOR ME AND MY OTHER LOVE ONES TO VERY SEE THEM AGAIN. GET THIS CAR OFF THE RODE PLEASE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED I COULD'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE JD BYRIDER SOLD ME OVERPRICED JUNK $12,000 WORTH OF IT AND ADD THE REPAIRS ON TOP. I REFUSE TO KEEP DRIVING THIS CAR OR HAVE MY LOVE ONES DRIVE THAT CAR.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-16
- VIN: KNALD124X55
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I READ ABOUT RECALL ON 2007 KIA AMANTI AND THE STOP LAMP SWITCH. IT SAID COULD MAKE IT HARD SHIFT FROM PARK TO GEARS. I OWN A 2005 KIA AMANTI AND YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL HOURS WITH NO PROBLEMS, I STARTED IT OUT IN REVERSE IT WAS A SEMI HARD SHIFT THEN PUT INTO DRIVE AND IT WAS A EXTREMELY HARD SHIFT. AS WELL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I ALSO READ ABOUT A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT CAN BE DONE BUT CAN NOT FIND HOW TO PREFORM THE UPDATE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-10
- VIN: KNALD124555
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN DECEMBER 2017 AND WITHIN THE FIRST WEEKS OF DRIVING IT NOTICED ERRATIC PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING OVER 40MPH. ON THE HIGHWAY IT HAS PROBLEMS FREQUENTLY WITH INCREASING SPEED WHEN ACCELERATED, ESPECIALLY ON AN UPHILL INCLINE, AND WHEN I'M STOPPED/ SITTING STILL, IT TRIES TO BACKFIRE. IF I'M DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT AND HAVE TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO SPEED LIMIT CHANGE OR SLOWED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, WHEN I TRY TO PICK UP SPEED AGAIN THE RPMS WON'T GO UP ENOUGH TO DO SO; I CAN BE DOING 40 MPH AND FLOOR THE ACCELERATOR AND RPM STAYS AT 2000 UNTIL I THE CAR SUDDENLY DECIDES IT WANTS TO DRIVE, THEN RPM JUMPS UP TO AROUND 3200 RPM AND THE CAR PICKS UP SPEED AGAIN AND RPMS DROP BACK TO NORMAL AT 2500. ON UPHILL INCLINES, THE CAR STARTS LOSING SPEED WITHOUT BREAKING AND ACCELERATING DOESN'T INCREASE THAT SPEED. I'VE HAD IT IN TWO DIFFERENT SHIPS; ON REPLACED THE PLUGS (SAYING IT WAS MISSING), AND THE OTHER FOUND A BAD COIL THEY REPLACED. OOD THING IS THAT AFTER EACH REPAIR, THE CAR BEHAVES AND DRIVES GOOD FOR A WEEK OR SO, THEN THE SAME PROBLEMS OCCUR AGAIN. ENGINE LIGHT HASN'T COME ON AT ALL, AND I QUESTION IF IT EVEN WORKS AS I DON'T EVEN SEE THE SYMBOL LIGHT UP WHEN I START THE CAR; I ONLY KNOW IT HAS ONE FROM SEEING THE SYMBOL WHEN THE SUNLIGHT SHINES DIRECTLY ONTO THAT GAUGE. MAYBE THAT'S BROKEN SO IT DOESN'T INDICATE THERE'S A PROBLEM; HECK IF I KNOW. THE SAFETY ISSUE HERE IS THAT HIGHWAY MINIMUM SPEED IS 45 MPH, SO WHEN VEHICLE LOSSES SPEED OR WON'T SPEED UP, OTHERS COULD RUN INTO ME NOR REALIZING HOW SLOW I'M GOING. REALLY STRANGE THAT EVEN THE REPAIR SHOPS DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT. I'VE KEPT CHECKING FOR A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT NONE HAD BEEN ISSUED. I'VE ALREADY SPENT $700 TRYING TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM AND TRULY CANNOT AFFORD TO CONTINUE TO POUR MONEY INTO THE CAR TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM JUST TO HAVE IT BE REOCCURRING/MISBEHAVING.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-11
- VIN: KNALD124455
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE VEHICLE AND IT FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTER PIECE OF THE FRONT AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-12
- VIN: KNALD124655
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: IN A PARKING LOT WHILE AUTO WAS IN STATIONARY POSITION WAITING FOR THE LOT MACHINE TO ISSUE A TICKET ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR MOVED FORWARD WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. PERHAPS WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. SECOND OCCURRENCE, FIRST NOT REPORTED. UNKNOWN WHY THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION OCCURED
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-01
- VIN: KNALD124955
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL CANE OFF. WHILE DRIVING.THEY SAID THAT THEY CAN NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE FRAME IS RUSTY AND ROTTEN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SAME SIDE AND WHEEL. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET BOTH TIMES. AFTER THEY FIX IT THE FIRST TIME AND$ 799.76 , THEY COULD HAVE TOLD ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THEN.THE CAR WAS IN MOTION..
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-17
- VIN: KNALD124755
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE STEERING IS LOCKING UP OR BECOMES VERY HARD TO TURN WHEN DRIVING LIKE OLDER DAYS WITHOUT POWER STEERING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-10
- VIN: KNALD124055
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT MY CAR WAS" JUMPING" AT STOP LIGHTS ON A CITY STREET; AS IF IT WANTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PUSHED. I WENT TO START IT ONE EVENING AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. I GOT A JUMP AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD A FRIEND CHECK THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH THE FOLLOWING DAY AND HE STATED THAT THE SWITCH WAS SO LOOSE THAT IT FELL INTO HIS HAND. HE TIGHTENED THE SWITCH SO I COULD TRY AND PUT A CHARGE ON THE BATTERY. I GOT THE CAR STARTED BUT THE BATTERY WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE, I INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND THE CAR STILL FEELS AS THOUGH IT WANTS TO ACCELERATE WHEN PRESSING BRAKE TO STOP. SINCE THEN, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE DOOR AJAR AND TRUNK OPEN LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AS WELL AS THE INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THE CAR OUT OF PARK. I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AS WELL AS OTHER COMPONENTS. I HAD ISSUES WITH THE DIMMER SWITCH WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE LEFT ON AUTO, AND I USE THE FOB TO LOCK THE DOORS; IF I DO NOT TURN THE LIGHTS OFF MANUALLY; THE LIGHTS FLASH UNTIL THE BATTERY DIES. AFTER THE LAST ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, I ALSO CAN NOT OPEN THE TRUNK WITH FOB, I CAN ONLY OPEN WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND SET TO ON POSITION. IT CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE AS WELL. WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE, BELOW 40 DEGREES, THE RADIO SCANS AND WILL NOT STOP. THE CD WILL ONLY WORK IF ONLY ONE DISC IS INSERTED.
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-10
- VIN: KNALD124055
- Components: AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DOES NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE CAR IS OFF. THE RPM GAGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ERRATIC WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHILE ACCELERATING. THE ENGINE SMELLS AS IF WIRES ARE BURNING AND IT SEEMS INCREASINGLY HOT, BUT THE GAGE STAYS NORMAL. THE GAS TANK CANNOT BE FILLED QUICKLY, I HAVE TO TRICKLE GAS INTO THE TANK BRAKE PADS WEAR DOWN CONSTANTLY. I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BEING DEFECTIVE AND THIS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAD A SIDE IMPACT, TBONE WITH A KIA SOUL WHOM HIT ME IN THE SIDE. NEITHER HIS AIEBAGS OE MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-02
- VIN: KNALD124555
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-12
- VIN: KNALD124655
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CONTROL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,007. UPDATED 09/28/16*LJ UPDATED 03/14/17*JB
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-12
- VIN: KNALD124155
- Components: SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: JUST 2DAYS AGO MY CAR STARTED JERKING REAL BAD AND ALSO MY TRANSMISSION FELT LIKE IT WAS STALLING AND THE CAR WAS LOOSING ACCELERATION POWER.THEN AFTER A SHORT HESITATION THE VEHICLE,WHILE BACKING IN THE DRIVEWAY ACCELERATED AND WAS HARD TO STOP.TODAY I NOTICED A SMALL TREMBLE IN THE TRANSMISSION AND MY CAR ALMOST WENT IN TRAFFIC IF I HAD'NT PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKES,MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON BOTH INCIDENTS,I'M NOT AFRAID OF MY VEHICLE, BUT I DON'T WANT TO CAUSE OR BE IN AN ACCIDENT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-31
- VIN: KNALD124855
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT HAS TO BE CONTINUALLY RESET, PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED SOME SPRING. LIGHT NOW IS BACK ON HAD IT IN AGAIN AND NOW SAYING AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-19
- VIN: KNALD124255
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON 4/19/2016 AND HAVE BEEN ON SINCE THEN. I ONLY HAD MY CAR ONE MONTH I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT NOR HAVE MY CAR EVERY BEEN IN AN IMPACT I HAD IT LOOK AT BY A MERCHANIC AND HE SAID THAT'S DANGEROUS AND CAN POP OUT AT ANY TIME SO I SHOULD HAVE IT FIX AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS CAR SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST!!!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-30
- VIN: KNALD124555
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT REMAINED FOR THIRTY DAYS FOR INVESTIGATION. THE ECM WAS REPLACED. A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,814.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-19
- VIN: KNALD124655
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: SINCE PURCHASING MY 2005 KIA AMANTI AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON; THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED AN IMPACT WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY NEITHER HAVE ANY OF THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS EVER BEEN TAMPERED WITH. THE THROTTLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY SPORADIC AND OFTEN CAUSES HESITATION, LURCHING, NO ACCELERATION, AND EVEN LOSS OF ALL POWER. I HAVE HAD THE DEALERSHIP UPDATE THE ECM AND THE TPS REPLACE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. I NOTICED THE THROTTLE BODY PLATE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ACTUATE SO I THEN PURCHASED ANOTHER THROTTLE BODY AND REPLACED MY OLDER ONE. EVERYTHING FUNCTIONED AS SHOULD BE EXPECTED UP UNTIL APPROX. 3 MONTHS AGO THE ISSUES STARTED BACK UP AGAIN. I NOTICED THE THROTTLE BODY MOTOR HAD STARTED TO BECOME INCREASINGLY HOT TO THE TOUCH INDICATING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RESISTANCE WITHIN THE MOTOR CIRCUIT. BEING THAT THE PROBLEM IS RECURRING, I FEEL THE ISSUE IS LOCATED EITHER WITHIN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS OR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND IT, AS WELL AS THE RUINED THROTTLE BODY MOTOR, NEED REPLACED AT THE COST OF THE KIA MOTOR COMPANY. THE ISSUE CAN, AND HAS, CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS, STALLING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AS WELL AS LURCHING AND SPEEDING AWAY OF VEHICLES. A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IS PRESENT AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
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We compared the Chrysler 300 and the Kia Amanti and found them to be equal in all areas. We have been very satisfied with our choice of the Amanti, despite owning 4 other Chrysler products. The warranty and price of the Kia made it the best option for us.
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I got my Kia Amanti in Aug. '04 and have never been disappointed in it. I traded a Cadillac Catera for it, and I prefer the Kia. It is a great size car, handles well, and the price is right. I have had nothing done to it other than oil changes and regular maintenance. It's a great car, and I would definitely consider purchasing another one in the future.
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So great to hear about your experience with the vehicle! It sounds like you've really put it to the test with that 4,000 mile trip over 2 weeks. With 18,000 miles already on it, it's great to hear that you still enjoy driving it and would recommend it to others. Your previous Kia Sorento was also excellent, so it's great to hear that the Amanti lives up to your expectations!
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I stumbled upon this car by chance, drove it with some hesitation, and ended up falling in love with it. I am fortunate enough to have a good income and I don't feel the need to keep up with the Joneses. While the exterior design may not be to my personal taste, the interior is absolutely top-notch. The car is highly responsive, gets good mileage, and makes my daily commute an absolute pleasure. If you're in the market for a high-quality car that won't break the bank, I highly recommend giving the Amanti a try.
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I love how smooth the highway ride is! The interior looks so rich and the controls work so smoothly. I also really like the style of the roof, especially the rear - it's squared off, which is a nice change from all the rounded roofs out there.
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2005 Kia Amanti Problems and Complaints - 8 Issues
Problem with your 2005 Kia Amanti? Our list of 8 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2005 Kia Amanti.
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2005 Kia Amanti Problems | Kelley Blue Book
How reliable is the 2005 Kia Amanti? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
2005 Amanti Throttle Body Assembly Goes Bad 4th Time | Kia Forum
Apr 24, 2011 ... My 2005 3.5 Kia Amanti has now had the repeated acceleration issues problems {surging unexpectedly, bogging down to 10-15 MPH, simply not safe ...
2005 Kia Amanti : r/whatcarshouldIbuy
Apr 13, 2021 ... ... issues with cold weather starts, it seems like they have held up decently well. Here's a Consumer Guide overview of the Amanti that goes ...
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Kieran Runolfsdottir 2024-06-08
I am thrilled! Driving my car makes me feel like a king. It's amazing how much car I got for the price. This is definitely the best deal I've ever gotten on a vehicle, and so far I have no complaints. I do have some concerns about Kia's sales strategy, though. I don't see many Amantis on the road. Even though I have no plans to trade this car anytime soon, I know that if I do, I may receive less money for it.