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Kia Amanti

2004–2008 only

219 classified complaints 1 recall

2004–2008 Kia Amanti models have 219 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 61,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Amanti report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2008 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 48 complaints

Median onset: 61,000 miles. 2.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 42 complaints

Median onset: 63,071 miles. 7.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 36 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles. 19.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 21 complaints

Median onset: 46,059 miles. 4.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 12 complaints

Median onset: 79,500 miles.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 12 complaints

Median onset: 49,071 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 65,500 miles.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 4 complaints

Median onset: 166,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2008 model years. See the full Kia Amanti report for every year and full specs/safety data.