2005 Ford Taurus vs 2005 Kia Amanti
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Ford Taurus | 2005 Kia Amanti |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 774 | 83 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 18 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 52,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Kia Amanti |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 529 | 29 |
| Power Train | 123 | 12 |
| Engine | 68 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 34 | 17 |
| Stalling | 27 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
2005 Ford Taurus
2005 Kia Amanti
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.