TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY MOVED LEFT TO RIGHT AFTER A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN…
2006 kia Amanti suspension problems
severe 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
CV AXLE SEPARATED FROM TRANSMISSION..UPDATED 11/03/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT SKIDDED TO A STOP, CROSSING INTO THE NEXT LANE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER. THE DEALER FOUND THE BALL JOINT AND PASSENGER FRONT AXLE HAD SEPARATED. UPDATED IVOQ 02/29/12
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NUMEROUS COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY REPAIRED ON HER VEHICLE. THE FRONT CONTROL ARM ON HER TIRES, WHICH IS THE SUSPENSION ON HER VEHICLE, IS CLICKING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE IS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE CONTROL ARM MORE THAN ONCE, BUT THE F…
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2006 kia Amanti?
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $900.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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