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 electrical auto repair place. The computer read out said it needed a throttle body. I replaced it as suggested. The 2004 Kia Amanti attempts to accelerate on it's own and stops and drives normal again. The check engine light is on again. I would like to get what is perfect and right for the Kia to perform better and be safe. How do I do that?
The worst 2004 Kia Amanti problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine18
- Fuel system14
- Acceleration12
- Airbags11
- Electrical11
- Suspension9
- Transmission9
- Brakes6
- Tires4
- Driver assistance3
- Lights3
- Steering2
- Body1
- Seat belts1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Kia Amanti
Check engine light 10Airbag light 9Jerking 9Sudden acceleration 5
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Kia Amanti 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information for headlamp condensation and moisture
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- TSB - use of aftermarket USB charging cables in USB/12V ports
- Automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the...
- Kia: intermittent MIL on with no fault code stored; information about DTC P1330
- Kia: ECM upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with DTC P2135/P0638
- Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear...
- Distance to empty (DTE) indicator information
2004 Kia Amanti fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 2004 Kia Amanti owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. As a result, the vehicle drove into an intersection and got hit on the driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a bruised neck, bruised arms, and a concussion. The contact received medical attention as the hospital had to remove glass from her hands. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to their home address. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,006. *dt *dt consumer has contacted the dealer and manufacturer and would not do a vehicle inspection because there were no recalls. Case number [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”
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 some form of compensation from the company as I am no longer able to drive the car and electrical issues are widely affiliated with this particular model of kia cars.
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 he even tryed to give it a jump and it wouldn't jump and that's where iam
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 that sold the vehicle to the contact had gone out of business. No other dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 177,600. *dt*jb *dt
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 happened. I tried putting the car in neutral to slow me down and pushed as hard on the breaks and I was unable to stop and his a car in front of me very hard. I had a concussion, sprained thorasic spine and neck. A sprain on my right hip and pulled muscle in my calf from trying to make the car stop. This totalled my car and caused severe burns from the air bags. The driver side door was stuck and I had to be pryed out of the car. We have always maintained the car and had all necessary repairs. The car had 99,239 miles on it. I truly though I would die. I am unable to get into my trunk to retrieve my property and I cannot tell you how disappointed in this vehicle.
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 don't know want the problem is and my car just not working now .what y'all goin to do.please please. I have kids .that sick.please .
The car while driving turns off and later it will run but won't accelerate
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Questions about the 2004 Kia Amanti
Is the 2004 Kia Amanti reliable?
Owners have filed 73 complaints about the 2004 Kia Amanti, 1.6 times a typical Amanti model year.
What is the 2004 Kia Amanti year score?
The 2004 Kia Amanti scores 58 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Kia Amanti: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Kia Amanti?
Engine and cooling, with 18 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles. Next is fuel system (14).
How many recalls does the 2004 Kia Amanti have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Kia Amanti have bad engine?
The Kia Amanti model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (18 complaints) and 2005 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2004 Kia Amanti get?
Official estimates for the 2004 Kia Amanti range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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