2004 Kia Amanti engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 19 complaints for the 2004 Kia Amanti, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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 continue to drive but the brakes would not engage as the brake pedal was depressed. The contact then stated that the vehicle independently accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Kia Amanti
- Fuel system 15 complaints
Engine problems in other years
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