2005 Kia Amanti Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 166,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Kia Amanti, 7% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 166,000 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.
“It began with squeaky noise steering it ended with steering completely locked up undrivable. Mechanic said he saw that alot in that year model. Replaced the steering pump worked ok for 6 months or so & the same thing. Had to tow it. Mechanic said needed to replace the entire rank & pinion & that it may or may not correct the problem . He did some kind of adjustment charged me $250 & I was able to steer. 6 months down the road its doing the same thing esp light comes on a dragging noise& troubles steering. I notice it more maneuvering to park in a space...”
NHTSA complaint #11329211, filed 2020-06, 166,000 miles“Just 2days ago my car started jerking real bad and also my transmission felt like it was stalling and the car was loosing acceleration power.then after a short hesitation the vehicle,while backing in the driveway accelerated and was hard to stop.today I noticed a small tremble in the transmission and my car almost went in traffic if I had'nt put the vehicle in neutral and applied force to the brakes,my vehicle was in motion on both incidents,I'm not afraid of my vehicle, but I don't want to cause or be in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10874001, filed 2016-06, 169,999 miles“The front left wheel cane off. While driving.they said that they can not fix it because the frame is rusty and rotten. This is the second time this has happened same side and wheel. This happened on a city street both times. After they fix it the first time and$ 799.76 , they could have told me what the problem was. Then.the car was in motion..”
NHTSA complaint #11150270, filed 2018-11, 142,231 miles“The driver side front sub frame is severely cracked and rotting away. Attempting to clean uncovers road filth and rocks. This is an obvious metal quality defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11338027, filed 2020-07, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Kia Amanti. While turning the vehicle, an abnormal noise was heard under the vehicle and it failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the center piece of the front axle fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11208056, filed 2019-05, 104,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10015316Jan 1, 2005Front strut tower collar replacement.
Suspension: 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 complaintsExterior lighting
4 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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