2004 Kia Amanti Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Kia Amanti, 12% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear suspension does not feel solid. It bounces right to left as well as up and down. Put new struts on and nothing has changed. No one has an answer. Any thoughts?”
NHTSA complaint #10370493, filed 2010-12, 90,000 miles“Dt: caller took vehicle to dealer s for repair 4 times for same problem. The first time the dealer tightened the nuts that held the front end. The second time the dealer replaced the upper control arm on the front passenger side. They added some foam to the floor board because of the noise the floor was making. The third time they found something wrong with it but they did not have anyone to work on it. Caller was back to dealer today and they cant find what was wrong with vehicle. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Vehicle is still not repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10131566, filed 2005-08, 23,000 miles“Dt: when merging into traffic and pressing the accelerator the vehicle just coasted. This occurred when have to give the car more than normal gas. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer for the fourth time for this problem. Since the problem could not be duplicated the dealer was unable to find or repair the problem. This did not happen at any certain speed. While the vehicle was in reverse it felt as if it were trying to accelerate on its own. This happened with the foot on the brake. The vehicle made a loud clunking noise when going over bumps. The dealer replaced the bushings and collars.”
NHTSA complaint #10130416, filed 2005-09, 20,000 miles“The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH and above a roaring noise was heard coming from the driver's side front wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the wheel barren was replaced. The noise persisted but not as severe. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who determined the tires needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10157287, filed 2006-05, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018863Jan 1, 2005Front suspension noise repair tip. Front suspension clunk or rumble over bumps that may be difficult to isolate and correct. Kia amanti.
- 10015316Jan 1, 2005Front strut tower collar replacement.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Kia Amanti
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Kia Amanti
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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