2004 Kia Amanti Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Kia Amanti, 12% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.
“When I start my car, the RPM accelerates high as it will go. Very annoying and loud. It does this most of the time some times when I come to a stop light and proceed forward, the car jerks forward as I accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #10630716, filed 2014-09, 80,000 miles“My check engine light comes on and my car loses power fast no matter what speed I am going. I put my foot on the gas and the RPM's go up and I am only able to drive at a speed of 20mph. At times my car will drive at a normal speed and the check engine light will be on .its very strange. I've taken it to the dealer and they said that it needed a new catalytic converter. It was replaced under warranty. One week later the same symptoms and another out of pocket expense of over $1,000.00 and another part. The problem still exists months later. Each time with a different diagnosis by the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10496014, filed 2013-01, 79,500 miles“The transmission on the Amanti skips/hesitates going into 2nd gear at about 8 miles per hr. I have returned the vehicle to the dealer twice, each time the dealer telling me there were no problems with the transmission. I am taking it back for the third time today 4-4-06. I am also having a problem with the power steering. It no longer goes from one level of power steering to another. It is always in full power like your parking. The front end is also very loose and banging when I go over the smallest of holes. I have already had my motor mount changed on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10154537, filed 2006-04, 10,000 miles“The vehicle surges while accelerating. The problem occurs sporadically but has done it consistently for over 5 years. Every time I take it to the dealer they can't find anything wrong and nothing is done. This vehicle has an electronic throttle.”
NHTSA complaint #10304068, filed 2010-02, 2,000 miles“After pulling the car forward out of the garage in the morning and while stopped to wait for the garage door to close (brake applied, in gear), the vehicle attempts to burst-lurch forward (not touching gas pedal). This seems to happen year-round. The dealership cannot re-produce the problem, but also hasn't kept the vehicle overnight for a cold-start. Have had a couple of near-collisions at the end of my driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #10257227, filed 2009-02Related service bulletins
- 10091489Dec 6, 2013Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Kia Amanti
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSuspension
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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