2005 Kia Amanti Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Kia Amanti, 5% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“I began to notice that my car was jumping at stop lights on a city street; as if it wanted to accelerate when the brake was pushed. I went to start it one evening and the battery was completely dead. I got a jump and then noticed that the brake lights would not turn off. I had a friend check the brake light switch the following day and he stated that the switch was so loose that it fell into his hand. He tightened the switch so I could try and put a charge on the battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120387, filed 2018-08, 70,000 miles“My battery keeps draining. Im having an issue keeping it running or even starting it up. May be having starter issues. Also my air conditioner and heater are not coming on. Radiator problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11388102, filed 2021-01“The newer high intensity headlights should be done away with! In order to continue driving on the freeway at night when a vehicle equipped with those bright headlights is approaching in any lane, I must put my left hand & arm up to shield my eyes. I find those lights to be blinding as soon as that car comes into view, even a mile or more down the road. What kind of advantage does it give that other driver to see an extra 50 yards down the road, if it causes someone to have an accident on the other side of the road??! The hid lights are dangerous to other drivers! …”
NHTSA complaint #10147928, filed 2006-01“The contact owns a 2005 Kia Amanti. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the rear tail light failed to operate and the lamp out warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the front and rear brakes failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10723079, filed 2015-06Related service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10026726Aug 28, 2008Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Amanti
29 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Kia Amanti
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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