2006 Kia Amanti problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2006 Kia Amanti get?

The 2006 Kia Amanti has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway).

Q: How much is a 2006 Kia Amanti worth?

Comparable 2006 Kia Amanti listings run roughly $1,050–$5,700, typically around $3,376 (from 19 vehicles).

2006 Kia Amanti at a glance

Owner complaints47

Combined18 mpg

Typical price$3,376

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Kia Amanti common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2006 Kia Amanti MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg

City15 mpg

Highway23 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2006 Kia Amanti worth?

Low

$1,050

Typical price

$3,376

High

$5,700

From 19 comparable 2006 Kia Amanti listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Kia Amanti costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500

Fuel only$18,500

Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.