2005 KIA Sedona Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
51 complaints
2005 KIA SEDONA BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT PADS, CALIPERS, WHEEL BEARING, AND DISKS MULTIPLE TIMES. WHEEL BEARING AND CALIPERS WERE FROZEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Apr 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS ON THE VEHICLE WERE WARPED WITHIN TWO THOUSAND MILES. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, THEY PURCHASED AFTER MARKET ROTORS THAT WARPED AS WELL. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO REDESIGNED A ROTOR THAT WARPED AS WELL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY ROTOR PLACED ON THE VEHICLE WARPED WITHIN TEN THOUSAND MILES. WHEN THE ROTOR WARPED, IT MADE THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY HARD TO HANDLE. THIS PROBLEM HAD ALSO CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NEED TO NEW TIRES AND AN ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED SINCE THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Aug 09, 2010
I OWN A 2005 KIA AND WE HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIME BECAUSE IT SQUEALS AND MOANS AND THEY SHAKE THE CAR WHEN APPLIED BUT REPLACING THEM DOESN'T SEEM TO HELP. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 KIA SEDONA EX AND THE BRAKES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A LITTLE WEAK FOR THE VEHICLE BUT AFTER HAVING BRAKE ISSUES WITH THE ROTORS GLAZING (BECOMING TO HOT) AND HAVING TO REPLACE PADS WAY TO OFTEN ABOUT EVERY 6-8 THOUSAND MILES I DECIDED TO GO ONLINE AND LOOK UP ISSUES AND IT SEEMS THAT MODEL YEAR HAS HAD SEVERE BRAKE ISSUES THAT KIA KNOWS ABOUT AND SAYS THEY ARE WORKING ON AN UPGRADE THAT THE OWNER CAN PURCHASE BUT YET NONE HAVE BEEN RELEASED TO DATE. MULTIPLE OWNERS COMPLAINING OF EXACT SAME ISSUES REGARDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM BEING WAY TO SMALL FOR THE VEHICLE WEIGHT AND I THOUGHT THIS NEEDED TO BE AT LEAST BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION. KIA'S FIX IS TO REPLACE ROTORS AND PADS BUT THE VEHICLES HAVE THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS WITHIN SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.. THIS COULD AND ALMOST HAS CAUSED ME TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT. LOVE THE VAN HATE THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND AM CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE USE OF AFTERMARKET DRILLED AND SLOTTED BRAKE ROTORS TO REDUCE HEATING ISSUES.. I AM 37 YR OLD WITH A WIFE AND 7 YEAR OLD SON AND I DON'T DRIVE MY VAN HARD BUT WHEN I NEED IT TO STOP I EXPECT IT TO STOP... *TW
Feb 07, 2010
I OWN A 2005 KIA SEDONA WITH THE SAME BRAKE PROBLEMS AS THE OTHER COMPLAINTS. THE DEALER REPLACED THEM UP UNTIL THE WARRANTY RAN OUT AND NOW IT ALL COMES OUT OF MY POCKET. I'VE HAD THE BRAKES DONE AT LEAST 5 TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE AND THIS IS RIDICULOUS. DOES SOMEONE NEED TO DIE IN ORDER FOR THIS TO BE CORRECTED?? THE ENTIRE FRONT END SHAKES AND STUTTERS HORRIBLY AND EVERY TIME I'VE BEEN TOLD MY BRAKES/ROTORS NEED REPLACED. *TR
Aug 18, 2009
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10 complaints
MY 2005 KIA SEDONA WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE DASH IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THAT IS WHERE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT STARTED. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS, ONLY HAD 115,000 MILES, NO ISSUES. THANK GOD IT WAS AT 8 AM AND WE WERE AWAKE, EARLIER MY WHOLE FAMILY AND OUR HOME MAY HAVE BEEN GONE AS WELL.
Oct 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD SPORADICALLY FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE WHERE THE LOCKS WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR TWICE HOWEVER, AFTER THE SECOND FAILURE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN UPDATED VERSION ON THE ACTUATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Jan 03, 2013
STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE PASSENGER REAR BY THE WINDOW. THE ENTIRE PASSENGER REAR SIDE OF VAN BURNT AND MELTED. CAUGHT SEAT ON FIRE TOO. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS ELECTRICAL MAYBE STARTED IN THE REAR AC UNIT. VAN WAS TOTALED. *TR
Sep 04, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THREE HOURS AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS COMPLETED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE DRIVERS SEAT. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT IT WAS ELECTRICAL. A REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HER THAT THEY NEEDED TO SEE PICTURES AND THE FIRE REPORT BEFORE THEY COULD INVESTIGATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Feb 10, 2011
MY WIFE WENT TO START OUR 2005 KIA, SHE HEARD THE STARTER CLICKING. SHE THEN TURNED OFF THE VAN. TRIED A SECOND TIME, HEARD THE STARTER CLICKING AND TOOK OUT THE KEY, THE CLICKING NOISE CONTINUED, THEN SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD, HER FATHER HAD TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH A GARDEN HOSE. *JB
Aug 07, 2007
+ 5 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
9 complaints
Rear Right Hub Recall on this model
Nov 16, 2021
I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 55 WITH MY 2YR OLD DAUGHTER AND I WAS GOING 70MPH WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING MY CAR TO FISHTAIL IN BETWEEN BOTH LANES ON THE HIGHWAY UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AGAIN AND GOT MY CAR TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT 225/70R15
Aug 03, 2018
I GOT THESE TIRES FROM WAL MART ON 07/03/2012 IN JULY I WENT TO TAKE WIFE TO WORK FOUND MY TIRE FLAT CHANGED OUT FOUND SIDE WALL CAME APART. THIS WAS A 60000 MILE TIRE WHY WOULD THIS HAPPENED I HAVE BEEN MECHANIC FROM OVER TEN YRS. NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH TIRES. COULD YOU TELL ME WHY?
Aug 30, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V232000 (WHEELS); HOWEVER, HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SHE FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE VERY UNSAFE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE WITH HER PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,800.
Dec 09, 2008
IN REFERENCE TO CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V232000. MY KIA SEDONA HAS THE DEFECTIVE WHEEL BEARINGS AS INDICATED BY THE REPORT, BUT SOMEHOW HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL. MY VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED BY KIEFER KIA IN EUGENE, OREGON. THE DEALERSHIP IS MAKING, AND PAYING FOR, NECESSARY REPAIRS. TO MY UNDERSTANDING, HAD WE NOT FOUND THIS ISSUE BEFORE OUR WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED WE WOULD HAVE BEEN LIABLE FOR THE COST OF REPAIR. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS RECALL EXTENDED THROUGH MY VIN #, IF YOUR FINDINGS SUPPORT MY COMPLAINT. MORE-SO FOR REASON TO COVER ANY OTHER PAST/FUTURE RECALLS FOUND THAT OUR VAN MAY BE AFFECTED BY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
Jun 18, 2008
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STEERING
9 complaints
3/29/2016...MY 2005 KIA SEDONA HAS STEERING PROBLEMS. THE STEERING WHEEL IS TIGHT OR STIFF AND OFTEN DIFFICULT TO STEER ESPECIALLY IN MAKING RIGHT TURNS. MY MECHANIC EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM THIS MORNING WHEN DRIVING IT AND SAID IT IS THE STEERING COUPLER. WHEN HE CONTACTED A LOCAL KIA DEALERSHIP THEIR PARTS DEPARTMENT TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ITEM. HOWEVER, IT SEEMS WHEN I CALLED TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL ADDRESSED, I LEARNED THAT THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AT THIS TIME BUT THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL BACK IN 2005 ON THE STEERING COUPLER AND WORK HAD BEEN DONE. HOWEVER, I DIDN'T PURCHASE THE VAN UNTIL 2007 AND WAS UNAWARE OF THAT RECALL. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS STEERING PROBLEM THAT IS OCCURRING NOW IN MY KIA SEDONA VAN AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AGAIN BY KIA AND BELIEVE THAT OTHER OWNERS MAY BE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS IN STEERING THEIR VANS AS I AM. THE STEERING COUPLER NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AGAIN.
Mar 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Feb 20, 2015
VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN AT <5MPH OR IDLE AND JERKS OR REFUSES TO RESPOND. *TR
Feb 18, 2015
STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN OR BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEN I BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY OR OUT OF A PARKING SPACE.
Jan 06, 2015
THE FACTORY INSTALLED SPRING TYPE CLAMP FAILED TO HOLD THE POWER STEERING HOSE ON; THE HOSE CAME OFF, ALL THE POWER STEERING FLUID CAME OUT AND STEERING WAS LOST. THE SPRING TYPE CLAMP WAS REPLACED WITH A WORM TYPE CLAMP. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT. IF IT HAD HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN TRAFFIC IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COULD HAVE BLOWN ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAUSED A FIRE. *TR
Jan 27, 2012
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8 complaints
THE COOLANT LINE CORRODED AND LEAKED COOLANT WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE RUN HOT AND STOP. I WAS LUCKY TO BE NEAR A GAS STATION AND GOT OFF OF THE ROAD. I CALLED AAA FOR A TOW. THE DEALER WOULD NOT WARRANTY THE COOLANT LINE STATING IT IS A MAINTENANCE ISSUE. MAINTENANCE ISSUE? HOW CAN THE GENERAL CONSUMER KNOW THAT THE COOLANT LINE THAT RUNS UNDER THE VEHICLE IS A MAINTENANCE ISSUE AND NOT COVERED UNDER THE MAKERS WARRANTY. *TR
Jan 20, 2015
THE 2005 KIA SEDONA AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED FUNCTIONING NORMALLY AND SOMETIMES IT TURNS ON AND SOMETIMES DOESN'T ALSO THE HEATER STARTED ACTING UP AND IT SOMETIMES WOULD TURN ON AND SOMETIMES WOULDN'T THIS HAS LED TO THE CAR GETTING TO THE POINT WHERE IT'S GOING TO OVERHEAT. *TR
May 13, 2014
REAR COOLANT LINES ARE LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, CAUSING OVERHEATING, AND VEHICLE STALLING. *TR
Mar 31, 2011
ON JUNE 20TH I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY WIFE THAT OUR VAN HAD OVERHEATED AND SHUT IT SELF OFF IN THE INTERSECTION, (LUCKILY THERE WAS NOT MUCH TRAFFIC.) WHEN I ARRIVED I FOUND THE VAN OUT OF COOLANT. I REFILLED THE COOLANT AND CHECKED FOR LEAKS, FINDING NONE I DROVE THE VAN HOME. UPON ARRIVAL AT HOME I FOUND THE VAN TO BE ALMOST OUT OF COOLANT AGAIN, BUT FOUND NO LEAKS. I REFILLED IT AGAIN AND THE NEXT DAY AFTER A SHORT TRIP I FOUND A LARGE PUDDLE OF COOLANT UNDER THE VEHICLE. I TRACED IT BACK TO TWO METAL LINES COMING OFF THE BACK OF THE MOTOR. I CALLED KIA FOR SERVICE AND WHEN THE I TOLD THEM IT WAS LEAKING COOLANT, THEIR RESPONSE TO ME WAS "OFF THE BACK OF THE MOTOR?". AFTER TALKING WITH HIM FOR A FEW MINUTES I WAS TOLD THAT THE WARRANTY FOR THAT ITEM EXPIRED AT 60000 MILES AND OUR VAN HAS 65000. I SCHEDULED THE SERVICE, THEN BEGAN THINKING ABOUT HOW QUICKLY HE KNEW EXACTLY WHERE IT WAS LEAKING FROM, AND THEN I SEARCHED ONLINE FINDING A TSB FOR THE REPAIR. THIS PROMPTED ME TO CONTACT KIA TO SEE IF THEY WOULD STILL COVER THE REPAIR AND AFTER SPEAKING WITH AN AGENT AND A COUPLE PHONE CALLS LATER I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT. THE LEAKING COOLANT COMES FROM TWO METAL COOLANT LINES THAT RUN TO THE REAR OF THE VAN FOR THE REAR HEATER. THESE LINES RUST AND CORRODE OVER A COUPLE YEAR PERIOD ALLOWING THEM TO LEAK. I WAS TOLD BY THE GENTLEMAN AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT I AM LUCKY AS MOST PEOPLE DON'T CATCH THIS IN TIME AND DO LOTS OF DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR OF THE VEHICLE. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IF THE VEHICLE JUST DIES IN A TRAFFIC IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, AND IF THE VEHICLE DIES IN INCLEMENT WEATHER INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR. KIA IS OBVIOUSLY AWARE OF THE SITUATION DUE TO THE TSB AND AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD ONE MANUFACTURER USES ALUMINUM LINES WITH A PLASTIC COATING TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURRING, SO THEY ARE AWARE OF A SOLUTION. RIGHT NOW IT IS GETTING THE LINES REPLACED WITH THE SAME TYPE OF LINES THAT CORRODED, SO I WILL BE BACK IN A COUPLE OF YEARS. *TR
Jun 24, 2009
2005 KIA SEDONA OVER HEATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. CONSUMER STATED THAT KIA TOLD HER TO PUT COOLANT AND WATER IN THE RADIATOR. WHEN IT OVER HEATED A SECOND TIME SOMEONE INFORMED HER OF A REAR COOLANT LINE PROBLEM. *KB
Feb 08, 2008
+ 3 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED BACK AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 02/03/17*LJ *CN
Dec 20, 2016
AIR BAG DASH LIGHT CAME ON ONE MORNING AND HAS NEVER GONE OUT, KIA WANTS BETWEEN 100 AND 1500 DOLLARS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR, EVEN THO VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.
May 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Mar 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OVER A SPEED BUMP AT 2 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. AS A RESULT, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FINGERS AND SWELLING TO THE ARMS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Jan 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 43 MPH, A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND BACK WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
Nov 20, 2014
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND THE SPEED INCREASED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE DRIVER FORCEFULLY APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE CONTINUEDE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
Dec 07, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.
Nov 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A METAL TRASH DUMPSTER. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE SPED INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. IN ADDITION, WHILE REVERSING INTO A STORAGE SPACE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE DEALER CLEANED THE THROTTLE, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Sep 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS STUCK AND AS A RESULT, THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 05V329000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Jan 07, 2014
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER CONCERNING THE THROTTLE CABLE, AND BECAUSE HE IS IN ANOTHER COUNTRY SERVING IN THE MILITARY, THEY WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL. MANUFACTURER SAID HE HAS TO BUY THE PART. *AK
Oct 17, 2005
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaints
Brake line rusted out. Lost brakes while driving.
Apr 04, 2023
IN MOTION. THE BRAKES BECAME MORE AND MORE SPONGY. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE STUDS THAT HOLD THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO THE BOOSTER, ONE WAS BROKEN OFF AND THE OTHER HAD A LOOSE NUT.
Apr 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER SAFE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED REPAIRING, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
Aug 17, 2016
WITH NORMAL TRAFFIC BRAKING FRONT BRAKE START TO SHUTTER AND BRAKE PEDAL WITH PULSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE EVEN DURING A NORMAL STOPPING ACTION WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HARD TO STOP DURING EMERGENCY SITUATION WHICH REQUIRED EXCESS PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. CHANGED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS BETWEEN THE YEAR 2066- AND MOST RECENTLY 2014 4 TIMES WHICH STILL HAS NOT CORRECTED THE CONDITION. THE VEHICLE HAS 48900 MILE ON THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE NEED TO BE EVALUATED FOR SAFETY DEFECTS THAT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
Apr 27, 2014
THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM STARTS WHEN I'M ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND HAVE TO MAKE AN "IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED" BRAKING MANEUVER AT HIGHER SPEEDS OF 65-70MPH.(SLOWER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF YOU = PANIC STOP, EXITING TO AN OFF RAMP AND A HARD STOP) WHEN BRAKING HARD THE CARS BRAKES SOUNDS LIKE THE ABS SYSTEM CAN'T GET A GRIP SO TO SPEAK AND THE WHOLE CAR SHUDDERS.THE CAR BRAKES BUT SOUNDS LIKE YOUR WEARING SOMETHING OUT. I HAVE HAD A MECHANIC TEST DRIVE THE CAR BUT HE COULD NOT REPLICATE THE CONDITION. I HAD NEW ROTORS PUT ON TO NO AVAIL. THE CONDITION CONTINUES AS OF TODAY UNDER THOSE CONDITIONS I'VE MENTIONED. I WILL LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM. THANK-YOU *TR
Jun 26, 2013
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
Hi my van started smell a lot to fuel so I looked for leaks and I found a big leak on the fuel rail rack dripping a lot of fuel on the side of engine when engine is running and the car is unsafe to drive and I’m very worried about this problem. This happened after my car stalled on the street and it never wanted to start again and when I make it start again it started smell gas
Dec 03, 2021
MY KIA SEDONA STARTS WHEN IT WANTS TO. I HAVE POWER TO THE DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, AND OTHER ELECTRONICS. THE COMPANY HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE SINCE THE 2002 VERSION AND WITH HIGH MILES. IT HAS TO DEAL WITH THE "AN ISSUE WITH THE FACTORY VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO THINK IT IS BEING STOLEN. THIS WILL IMMEDIATELY DISALLOW THE VEHICLE FROM STARTING.". WHILE THIS IS GOOD MOST OF THE TIME, IT ISN'T GOOD SINCE IT DOESN'T SET OFF THE "ENGINE LIGHT" SO MECHANICS CAN READ THE COMPUTER. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY VEHICLE FOR A MONTH AND MISSED NUMEROUS DAYS OF WORK DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THE MECHANICS THAT ATTEMPT TO WORK ON MY VEHICLE, CAN NOT GET IT TO DUPLICATE THE "NOT STARTING", IT WILL START EVERY TIME FOR THEM. MAKING ME FEEL LIKE AN IDIOT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR TWO MONTHS AND IT DRAINING MY FINANCES. I DID SOME RESEARCH OF MY OWN AND DISCOVERED THAT ON WWW.REPAIRPAL.COM HAS MANY WHO HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. KIA WANTS ME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST KIA DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THE NEAREST DEALER IS 6 HRS AWAY AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT IT WOULD MAKE IT THERE. I COULDN'T EVEN DRIVE IT 2 HRS WITH OUT AN ISSUE. I FEEL SINCE THEY KNEW THERE WAS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS MODULE ON THIS VEHICLE, THEY SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT AND MAKE COMPENSATION FOR THE CUSTOMER.
Mar 25, 2019
I OWN A 2005 KIA SEDONA LX THAT WAS PURCHASED APRIL 05'. I'D NOTICED OFF AND ON FOR THE PAST 3-4 MONTHS A MUSTY ODOR PERMEATING FROM THE VENTS WHEN USING THE AC. I INQUIRED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THIS VEHICLE HAD A FILTER FOR THE COOLING UNIT AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE OLDER KIA'S DO NOT HAVE FILTER SYSTEMS. IT WAS FURTHER EXPLAINED TO ME THAT I WAS PROBABLY SMELLING MOLD FROM CONDENSATION THAT BUILDS UP ON THE EVAPORATOR, WHILE USING THE AC, DRAINS INTO THE RESERVOIR AND OVER TIME MOLD FORMS. TO PREVENT THE CREATION OF MOLD THE VENT WOULD NEED TO BE CHANGED TO NORMAL AIR FLOW, MANUALLY, PRIOR TO SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. TO REMOVE THE MOLD THE EVAPORATOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND TREATED WITH AN ANTI-FUNGAL SPRAY. AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE AFORE MENTIONED SERVICE IS TO DIRECTLY SPRAY THE ANTI-FUNGAL AGENT INTO THE VENTS WHILE THE HEATER IS ON HOPEFULLY, KILLING THE MOLD AND ELIMINATING THE SMELL. I'VE CONTACTED KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS AGAIN INFORMED THAT THIS IS CLASSIFIED AS A "MAINTENANCE" ISSUE, WHICH ISN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY (COST ANTICIPATED $1,000). GOOD NEWS THOUGH, ALL KIA'S FROM 2006 THROUGH PRESENT DAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A CABIN FILTER; AND AN AUTO-SWITCH FOR AIR FLOW, PREVENTING MOLD. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND HAD A FILTER SYSTEM OF SOME KIND BEEN USED THERE WOULDN'T BE AN ISSUE WITH MOLD. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER TO INFORM THE CONSUMER OF THIS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH ISSUE. SO WHILE I'M BEING TOLD THAT THIS ISN'T A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM, BUT RATHER A "MAINTENANCE" ISSUE, THE VENTS CONTINUE TO BLOW THE AIR DIRECTLY TOWARD MY FACE, THUS CAUSING HEALTH RISK EXPOSURE. I KNOW THAT PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANIES HAVE GONE TO GREAT LENGTHS TO EXPLAIN SIGNS AND WARNINGS OF MOLD EXPOSURE AND REQUEST PREVENTATIVE MEASURES BE TAKEN SINCE THERE ARE MOLD EXCLUSIONS, SURELY MANUFACTURES SHOULD BE HELD TO THE SAME STANDARD. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME OF LOOKING INTO THIS MATTER. *JB
Oct 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE MIDDLE ROW SEATS TO DETACH FROM THE FLOOR AND SLAM INTO THE FRONT SEATS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THEY STATED THAT THE PLASTIC LATCH BROKE. THERE ARE PICTURES AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,000.
Aug 08, 2007
TOOK MY 2005 KIA SEDONA VAN IN FOR THE 7 TIME SINCE 12/2004 TO HAVE BRAKES REPLACED. SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE TECHS AND THEY SAY THAT KIA SEEMS TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE, AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTOR TELLS THE SERVICE DEPT. TO JUST KEEP REPLACING THEM. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS REPLACED THE BRAKING SYSTEM MANY TIMES, BUT THE KIA MOTORS REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM.
Jun 21, 2005
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. *AS PHOTOS ATTACHED *JB
May 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KIA OF GRAND BLANC AT 6167 SAGINAW RD, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439, (810) 694-5600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE DEALER NOT DIAGNOSING THE AFTERMARKET DORMAN CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR THAT WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS NOT A KIA PART AND DID NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
Jun 14, 2017
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING& I CANT BRING IT TO A STOP SAFETY CAUSE THE BRAKE PADDLE IS HARD TO PUSH IT WILL NOT RESTART RIGHT WAY IT WILL JUST START & STALL
Jun 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000.
Apr 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, OR SITTING FOR 10 MINUTES, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 03/09/16*LJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CRANK SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 05/10/16. *JB
Jan 21, 2016
TIRES
5 complaints
TIRES ARE STILL OVER 1/2 TREAD BUT BIG BULGES IN TREAD AREA
Feb 14, 2017
DEAR OFFICER, I HAVE PURCHASED 2 SETS OF FOUR TIRES (ASSURANCE TRIPLETRED, 215/70R15) IN SUMMER 2010 AND 2011 (HYUNDAI XG AND KIA SEDONA). I FOUND THAT ONLY ONE OF TIRES SHOWS A KIND OF CRACKS A LOT ON THE SIDE (I HAVE THE PICTURE) RELATIVELY. I CHECKED THE DATE OF MANUFACTURING ON THE TIRE AND FOUND 'BLANK'. THREE OF FOUR SHOW THE YEAR AND WEEK (0923...). I ALSO FOUND THAT ONE OF FOUR TIRES IN MY ANOTHER CAR HAS NO DATE EITHER. IT'S ODD AND SUSPICIOUS TO ME. I HAVE GOT THEM ALL FROM A GOODYEAR STORE. I HAVE SOME PICTURES TO SHOW THE EVIDENCE. I AM SO SCARED WHEN I REALIZED THAT I HAVE DRIVEN MY CARS ON ILLEGALLY UPDATED OR SOLD TIRES. [XXX] P.S. I ALREADY CONTACTED GOODYEAR AND GOT FEEDBACK FROM MY CONTACT PERSON AT GOODYEAR, SAYING THAT IT'S ODD BUT CAN BE HAPPENED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jun 18, 2013
IN JUNE AND JULY OF 2011 I PURCHASED 4 YOKOHAMA 215/70R15 98S AVID TOURING S TIRES FOR MY 2005 KIA SEDONA VAN. WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 TIRES DUE TO SEPARATION. DRIVING IS BOTH HIGHWAY AND CITY WITH AT LEAST 80 MILES HIGHWAY 5 DAYS EVER OTHER WEEK. SINCE PURCHASING THE TIRES I HAVE DRIVEN 46,000 MILES. THE FIRST SEPARATION OCCURRED AUGUST 1, 2012 WITH MILLAGE AT 157,000. THE SECOND ON NOVEMBER 21, 2012 AT 164,000 MILES. THE THIRD SEPARATION OCCURRED FEBRUARY 1, 2013 AT 176,000 MILES. THE SYMPTONS INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES ARE; A. WOBBLING OF THE VEHICLE AT VERY LOW SPEED, B. PULLING TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, C. INTENSE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED (>55). WE ARE LUCKY THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS RELATING TO THESE DEFECTIVE TIRES. THE FIRST TWO TIRES WERE REPLACED UNDER THE TIRE DEALERS WARRANTY PROGRAM. I LOST CONFIDENCE IN THE MANUFACTURER AND MODEL AFTER THE THIRD SEPARATION AND WITH CREDIT FROM YOKOHAMA PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES; DIFFERENT MAKE AND MODEL. ALL THE TIRES WERE RETAINED BY THE DEALER. THE LAST TIRE HAD A MANFACTURE DATE OF 81S0610. *TR
Feb 08, 2013
2ND COMPLAINT FOR THE 2005 KIA SEDONA - REAR TIRE WEAR. EVERY SET OF TIRES I PUT ON THE VEHICLE NEED TO BE REPLACED IN THE BACK AFTER 6 MONTHS DUE TO EXTREME INSIDE WEAR. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NO WAY TO ADJUST AND SUGGESTED TAKING TO A DEALER. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND GOT THE SAME RESPONSE - PLUS NO AFTERMARKET PART TO PUT ON IT EITHER. OF COURSE IT TOOK ME 3 MONTHS TO GET A RESPONSE OUT OF THE DEALER ON THE AFTERMARKET QUESTION. NOW, EVERY 10,000-15,000 MILES I REPLACE THE FRONT TIRES WITH NEW, AND PUT THE OLD ONES ON THE BACK. I EVEN TOOK THE TIRES TO THE DEALER FOR SHOW AND TELL....THEY HAD NO ANSWER FOR THE PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 18, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE VEHICLE HAS KUMHO, SIZE P195/55R15 TIRES. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE TIRE WAS REMOVED TO REVEAL THAT THE INSIDE SIDE WALL WAS CRACKED. NO NAILS OR HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE TIRE. THE INNER RING OF THE TIRE APPEARED AS IF IT WOULD POP. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A FULL SIZE TIRE AND DROVE TO THE DEALER WITH THE TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRE HAD BEEN DRIVEN ON WHILE IT WAS UNDERINFLATED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DISAGREED. THE TIRE HAS YET TO BE REPLACED. THE WEATHER WAS COOL AND DRY AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. NO PICTURES WERE TAKEN AND NO INVOICE WAS ISSUED. THE DOT NUMBER AND OTHER TIRE INFORMATION WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20,000.
Oct 19, 2007
POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 55MPH ON BOTH A 2 LANE HWY AND THE INTERSTATE HWY, THE VAN WOULD SUDDENLY MAKE A LOUD BANG SOUND, JUMP, AND THE RPMS WOULD GO UP TO OVER 4000 AND SOUND LIKE IT WAS IN 2ND GEAR. ENG LIGHT CODE SAID INTAKE TRANS SENSOR, WHICH I HAD REPLACED. SAME PROBLEM HAPPEND 2 MORE TIMES AFTER THAT AND STILL NOT FIXED.WILL WORK FOR A WHILE AFTER SHUTTING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT BUT SAME PROBLEM HAPPENS AFTER ABOUT 20 MILES. CODE STILL READS INTAKE SENSOR PROBLEM EACH TIME. I TRIED USING OFF BRAND SENSORS THE FIRST 2 TIMES AND AN AUTHENTIC KIA SENSOR THE 3RD TIME. THERE WAS NO DIFFERENCE IN PERFORMANCE, JUST THE COST OF THE PARTS.
Nov 17, 2018
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS NO POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE; HOWEVER, REVERSE WAS THE ONLY FUNCTIONAL GEAR. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY IN "REVERSE" CAUTIOUSLY TO A NEARBY RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 85,000.
Aug 31, 2009
SUSPENSION
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING NOISE HEARD NEAR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS PREMATURELY FRACTURED AND WERE HELD TOGETHER ONLY BY TWO BOLTS. THE PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE DEALER WAS TO FURTHER INSPECT THE OTHER THREE TIRES. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V232000 (WHEELS). THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHO WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND IF THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mar 14, 2017
DT: RECEIVED A RECALL 05V232000 BACK IN EARLY JUNE FOR KIA SEDONA. CONTACTED THE DEALER THREE TIMES. THEY HAVE DONE AN INSPECTION FOR THE RECALL, BUT DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TWICE, THEY SAID DEALER SHOULD HAVE PARTS BY JULY 8TH, 2005. CONTACTED THEM AGAIN , AND WERE THEY WERE ON A NATION WIDE BACK ORDER, AND SHOULD BE DELIVERED SOME TIME IN AUGUST. *AK *NM
Aug 19, 2005
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
WAS LEAVING OUR LOCAL WALMART ; AND WHEN ALMOST TO THE INTERSECTION; FELT THE CAR WHEEL WOBBLE LIKE I GOT A FLAT TIRE. SO I STOPPED AND GOT OUT AND LOOKED; DIDN'T SEE ANY FLATS ; STARTED TO GO AND A THUNK ; AND THEN I COULDN'T MOVE; BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE POINTING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME; AND HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO LOOK AND SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER. I SURE AM GLAD I WASN'T GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT THAT TIME; IS WHERE I WAS GOING . *TR
Feb 18, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH HE FELT A VIBRATION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. WHEN HE PULLED OVER HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END SUSPENSION HAD FALLEN APART. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HER TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS THE CONTACTS DRIVING HABIT THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE FRONT END SUSPENSION FAILING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOUR TIMES AND IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR THE FIFTH PART TO BE INSTALLED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHICH HAS FALLEN APART FIVE TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 123,442.
Feb 12, 2010
SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BUCKLE FELL OFF. THE TWO WIRE CABLES HOLDING THE BUCKLE BROKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING. *TR
Nov 17, 2014
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FELL OFF. THE CABLE THAT SECURES THE BELT BUCKLE TO THE SEAT WAS SEVERED IN HALF. THE WHOLE BUCKLE JUST CAME OFF IN MY HAND. *TR
Feb 25, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
2005 KIA SEDONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EXCESSIVE GAS ODOR THAT COMES FROM VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS BEEN TRYING TO CORRECT AND REPORT THE ODOR FOR TWO YEARS. THE DEALER CHARGED HIM $747.18, HOWEVER, THE DANGER IS STILL PRESENT. THEIR RECENT EXPLANATION WAS THE MANUFACTURER, HAD ISSUED A TECH REPORT, CITING THE PROBLEM WAS A DEIGN FLAW IN THE VENT LOCATION. THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER, HE WOULD JUST HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT.
Sep 03, 2014
GASOLINE LEAKING UNDER GAS TANK OF VEHICLE. WAS TOLD BY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO FIRST CALL FIRE DEPT. DID THAT. THEN HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. SAID THEY REPLACED A FITTING THAT WAS CAUSING THE LEAK. DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. DAY LATER AFTER SITTING IN THE DRIVE WAY THE WHOLE TIME GAS WAS LEAKING AGAIN. VEHICLE IS NOW BEING TOWED BACK IN TO THE DEALER AGAIN. *JB
Jun 02, 2006
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR BUT THE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXIT FROM ANOTHER DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UTILIZE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
Oct 21, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEY WAS STILL IN THE IGNITION, THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ACCESS THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CALLING FOR AUTO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO DISCOVER THAT THERE WAS AN AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK MECHANISM. HE WAS CONCERNED THAT IF THERE WERE A BABY OR SENIOR CITIZEN IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THEY COULD POSSIBLY BE INJURED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Jun 30, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
2 complaints
I GOT MY 2005 KIA SEDONA IN 5/2006 USED. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED (PADS AND ROTORS) AT LEAST 6 TIMES, HAVE HAD TO HAVE 4 SETS OF TIRES AND HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED. THE COMPRESSOR IN THE A/C WENT COMPLETELY OUT IN 2009. THIS IS ALL IN ADDITION TO: REPLACING SPARK PLUGS, FANS, ETC ETC. I HAVE SPENT A HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY ON THIS VAN AND IT STILL SHAKES, PULLS ETC AND THE BRAKES ARE ABOUT TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *TR
Jul 23, 2010
HAVE A 2005 KIA SEDONA AND THE VAN HAS 22,000 AND HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS OVER 6 TIMES. SINCE 8/05 HAS BEEN BACK IN FOR SERVICE FOR OIL LEAKS, REMOTE PROBLEMS, TIRE PROBLEMS. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED, THE PADS, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN DONE BUT AFTER A LITTLE TIME PASSES THE NOISE AND THE PULSATING COMES BACK. THE VAN STARTS TO PULL WHEN YOU GO TO PUT ON THE BREAKS AND IT MAKES NOISES. KEEP BRING IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIX IT WITH NEW BRAKES, ROTORS, PADS BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS COMING BACK AND BACK. SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND PADS, AND ROTORS SO MANY TIMES WITH VERY LITTLE MILEAGE ON IT. *JB UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Sep 10, 2007
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
EVERY 2-5 THOUSAND MILES THE ROTORS BECOME WARPED "EXCESSIVE LATERAL RUN OUT" PER KIA THE FRONT TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY, AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STAY ALIGNED. ALL THAT KIA WILL DO IS REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS UNTIL THE WARRANTY IS OUT THEN THE CONSUMER PAYS. AFTER HOURS OF RESEARCH ON LINE THE FRONT BREAKS ARE UNDERSIZED, CAUSING THE ROTORS TO OVER HEAT AND WARP. THE STRUTS SEEM TO HAVE A WRONG TYPE OF MOUNT SYSTEM AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED. KIA IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT THIS THEY STATE THAT IT IS DRIVING HABITS. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS, MOST DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FOLLOW THROUGH TO GET ANYTHING DONE. KIA'S FINAL STAND IS THAT IT IS MY DRIVING HABITS. THEY ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SAFETY FLAW IN THEIR ENGINEERING OF THE FRONT END BEING IN ADEQUATE FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mar 26, 2008
IN JAN 2006, AFTER ONLY 12,000 MILES ON MY 2005 KIA SEDONA, WE TOOK OUR CAR IN FOR FRONT BRAKE WORK. THE FRONT WHEELS VIBRATED WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE KIA DEALER RE-TURNED THE ROTORS AND IT FIXED THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THE PROBLEM RETURNED BUT WE HAVE IGNORED IT UNTIL NOW (JULY 2007) WHEN AT 40,000 MILES THE KIA DEALER SAYS THIS IS A MAINTENANCE ISSUE, NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE. THEY SAID THEY WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM FOR $450. *TR
Jul 02, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
BRAND NEW VAN FROM THE START BRAKES WOULD SHAKE REALLY BAD. CALLED THEM, THEY OF COURSE TRIED TO BLAME ON SOMETHING ELSE, NOT WARRANTY, SO I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC I HAVE USED FOR 20 YEARS, THEY SAID TAKE IT BACK, GET NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS. TALKED THEM INTO IT WITH A LOT OF DOING. NOT LONG AFTER THAT I WAS GOING DOWN A HILL AND WHEN APPLIED BRAKES VAN SOUNDED LIKE A TRAIN STOPPING, I EVEN HAD THE GIRL FROM KIA SERVICE DEPT. ON THE PHONE WHEN IT HAPPENED THE SECOND TIME AND SHE HEARD IT THROUGH THE CELL PHONE, WELL, OF COURSE THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING AND WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. IT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME, MAYBE 3-4 TIMES A MONTH. BUT IT HAS STARTED SHAKING AGAIN, AND STILL SOUNDS LIKE A TRAIN. WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO DO! *NM
May 05, 2006
WARPED ROTORS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING, NOISE AND VIBRATION, REPLACED ROTORS WITH SAME TYPE OF ROTORS. AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 2000 MILES WARPED ROTORS AGAIN. CAN NOT GET ANY HELP FROM KIA DEALER OR KIA REPS. *JB
Jan 11, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
I BOUGHT MY VERY FIRST NEW VEHICLE IN SEPT 2005, AND HAD MY FIRST AUTO ACCIDENT LESS THAN SIX WEEKS LATER. I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK ON FRIDAY, OCT 28, 2005. I CAME UPON A VEHICLE STOPPED IN MY LANE. I PUT THE BRAKES ON, AND LEFT A SMALL SKID MARK. I HAD PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP MY VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO. ONCE I PRESSED THE BRAKES, I REALIZED I WASN'T SLOWING DOWN AND PRESSED HARDER ON THEM. THERE WAS SOME JERKING AND IT FELT LIKE I WAS HOPPING UP THE ROAD. MY VEHICLE NEVER SLOWED DOWN AT ALL. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE STOPPED CAR. IT CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE TO MY FRONT END, AND DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE BODY SHOP WAITING TO BE LOOKED AT, BUT THEY ARE ESTIMATING THE COST AT $8,000 OR MORE IN DAMAGE. I REALLY FEEL ANGRY ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I AM A CAUTIOUS DRIVER, AND I FEEL THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT MY FAULT. I FEEL THE BRAKES ON MY VAN DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *NM
Oct 31, 2005
DT: WHILE GOING 45MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 19, 2005. THE BRAKES LOCKED AND SLID INTO THE VEHICLE. CALLED KIA, AND THEY SAID THEY WILL CALL THE CONSUMER. *AK
Aug 22, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2005 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she noticed that the vehicle was overheating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she attempted to open the hood of the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure, but the hood would not open. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Aug 13, 2021
SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE GA RECOAL BOT NEVER FXE
Mar 12, 2021
AIR BAGS,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND I TALK TO KIA ABOUT IT THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME A PRICE FOR TO TAKE IT OFF I HAE A WHEEL BEARING PROMBLE TO. I HAD TO GET MY WHEEL BEARING REPAIR TO.
Aug 29, 2018
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
STALLS WITH NO WARNING ALL SPEEDS ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS..ENGINE HOT OR COLD..STARTS RIGHT BACK UP..VERY DANGEROUS
Oct 09, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAK AFTER NEW BRAKES AND PADS ON. ELECTRIC WINDOWS PASSAGENER AND DRIVER SIDE NOT WORKIN
Jun 27, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
Dec 21, 2016
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FUEL TANK LEAKS DUE TO CORROSION NEAR FILLER TUBE. THIS IS A SIMULAR PROBLEM TO THE FUEL TANK CORROSION EXPERIENCED BY 2006-ON KIA SPORTAGES. DESCRIPTION: FUEL WILL LEAK FROM THE TANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL DUE TO RUST/CORROSION OF THE TANK NEAR THE FILLER TUBE. THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED/OWNED IN MICHIGAN, AN AREA THAT USES LARGE AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. FUEL LEAKAGE IS POSING A POTENTIAL FIRE/EXPLOSION RISK AS FUEL VAPORS FROM THE LEAKAGE MAY BE IGNITED. FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN A CLOSED GARAGE THE VAPORS CAN ACCUMULATE, ELEVATING THE RISK FOR FIRE/EXPLOSION. (SIMULARLY THE REAR COOLANT LINES RUST THROUGH AS WELL DUE TO ROAD SALT, WHICH IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE KIA SEDONA)
Dec 08, 2015
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MODERATE CORROSION AROUND THE DOORS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.
Oct 23, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CURB AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERS AND INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Sep 17, 2015
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON AN ICY ROAD, THE ENGINE JERKED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS HAD NOT DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELT HAD NOT RETRACTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS ONE INJURY REPORTED THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,610.
Aug 07, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Feb 09, 2015
STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S UNDERCARRIAGE WAS BADLY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Feb 05, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED IN A FULL CIRCLE SEVERAL TIMES INDEPENDENTLY. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN SOUNDED PRIOR TO THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jan 12, 2015
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
WE HAVE A 2005 SEDONA WHICH WE LOVE. IT'S BEEN A GREAT CAR FOR US. UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAVE HAD ONGOING ISSUES WITH IT FOR SOME TIME NOW. OUR MAIN PROBLEM AND CONCERN RIGHT NOW IS WITH THE FRONT END STRUTS AND OR ALIGNMENT. THE NOISE AND KNOCKING AT LOW SPEEDS (ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STAND-STILL) IS TROUBLESOME, BUT MORE TROUBLESOME IS THAT WE CONSTANTLY NEED TO REPLACE THE FRONT TIRES. WE ARE GOING ON OUR 4TH SET OF NEW TIRES (FOR THE FRONT ALONE) DUE TO ALIGNMENT ISSUES. NO BALANCING OR ALIGNMENT WORK HAS HELPED. AFTER HOURS OF RESEARCH ON LINE, IT SEEMS THAT THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BE UNDERSIZED CAUSING THE ROTORS TO OVER HEAT AND WARP. THE STRUTS ALSO SEEM TO HAVE A WRONG TYPE OF MOUNT SYSTEM AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO BE FOUND ON THE WEB FROM PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR ISSUES. THERE IS A TSB ON THE TOPIC (CHA015) REGARDING NEW STRUT MOUNTS, BUT WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT NOW. HTTP://WWW.KIA-FORUMS.COM/KIA-CARNIVAL-SEDONA/26537-SEDONA-FRONT-STRUTS.HTML HTTP://FORUMS.EDMUNDS.COM/DISCUSSION/16289/KIA/SEDONA/KIA-SEDONA-STRUT-ISSUES HTTP://FORUMS.EDMUNDS.COM/DISCUSSION/7565/KIA/SEDONA/KIA-SEDONA-TIRES-WHEELS WE ARE SO DISAPPOINTED AND KIA SEEMS TO BE DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE AND WE FEAR THAT THERE IS A SAFETY CONCERN HERE. *TR
Dec 29, 2013
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE CLEAR ROAD TURNED INTO BLACK ICE GOING AROUND A CORNER, I THEN GOT PULLED INTO SNOW AND THEN SIDE SWIPED A TELEPHONE POLE THAT SENT ME INTO A BOULDER BIGGER THAN MY CAR. THE IMPACT WAS AT 30MPH AND THE AIR BAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO DEPLOY BETWEEN 7 AND 10MPH. MY HEAD WHEN INTO THE WINDSHIELD 2 TIMES AND BOUNCED OFF THE STEERING WHEEL. MY WIFE SLAMMED HER HEAD OFF THE DASH AND MY DAUGHTER HAD A SEATBELT BRUISE. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND KIA HAS A SO CALLED FIX FOR THE AIRBAGS BUT ITS STILL NOT OUT OR RECALLED YET. WHEN THE AMBULANCE SHOWED UP THEY HIT THE BLACK ICE AND ALMOST SLID INTO US. ABOUT 20 TO 30 MINS AFTER THE AMBULANCE SHOWED UP THE TOWN HAD A SALT AND SAND TRUCK COME OUT AND FIX THE CORNER. ON THE WAY TO THE HOSPITAL THE EMT TOLD ME I WAS THE 5TH OR 6TH PERSON TO CRASH IN THE SAME SPOT THIS YEAR. AND THE YEAR HAD JUST BEGUN. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY THE ENGINE WAS PUSHED BACK 2 TO 3 INCHES AND I HAVE PICS AND VIDEO OF THE DAMAGE. THE AIRBAGS COULD HAVE SAVED US A LOT OF PAIN AND SUFFERING AND HUGE HOSPITAL BILLS. *TR
Jun 25, 2013
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF HER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S HEAD WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AS BOTH THE SEAT BELT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE EYE, SHOULDERS, WRISTS, AND HER RIGHT CALF. THE CONTACT ALSO SUFFERED FROM INTERVALS OF DIZZINESS AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,500. THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING EYE PROBLEM AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM TWICE. THE CONSUMER WAS STILL BEING TREATED FOR THE EYE, HEAD, AND LUMBAR VERTEBRAE INJURY. THE CONSUMER HAS SEEN PSYCHOLOGIST AND PSYCHIATRIST FOR FEAR OF DRIVING AND SEVERE DEPRESSION DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER HAS CONSTANT HEADACHES. UPDATED 1/7/2013 *JS
Nov 02, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
ENGINE STALLING.... COMPLETELY STOPPED... LOSS OF POWER DURING CITY DRIVING. DEALER NOT ABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. HAD VAN TOWED. AIR BAG SENSOR WILL NOT SHUT OFF. SEVERAL DEALERS HAVE TRIED TO SOLVE PROBLEM BUT CANNOT AND VAN IS UNSAFE AND RISKY TO DRIVE. *TR
Dec 02, 2011
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
SL LATCH STRAP LOOSENING (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2005, MAKE=SEDONA, MODEL=KIA). *TR
Apr 23, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
MY DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW WAS NOT ALWAYS COMING UP OR DOWN I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE SWITCH HAD MELTED. THEY ALSO PUT IN A NEW MOTOR FOR THE POWER WINDOW. TOTALING $689 AND THE WARRANTY ISN;T THERE TO HELP US. IT WAS A SECOND HAND VAN. WE ARE CONCERNED SINCE IT IS A 2005 KIA SEDONA AND ITS THUS ONLY 5 YRS OLD AND THAT THE FACT IT MELTED AFTER OVER HEATING. *TR
Jun 30, 2010
SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FAILURE OF RIGHT PASSENGER REAR HUB, A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE 2003-2005 KIA SEDONAS. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL, I WAS ALMOST IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT FOR THE REASON THAT MY HUB UNIT BROKE ON MAY WAY TO WORK ON THE HIGH WAY. THIS HAPPENED ON SATURDAY 16, 2010. *TR
Jan 17, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
I AM WRITING A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE ROTORS AND BRAKES ON MY 2005 KIA SEDONA. I KNOW MANY OTHERS THAT OWN THE SAME TYPE OF VAN AND ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THEY KNOW AND ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE ROTORS NEED TO REPLACED AND THAT THE BRAKES ALSO NEED TO BE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL TIME TO HAVE MY BRAKES CHECKED AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY ARE FINE AND THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ROTORS AND THAT IT IS A DEALER PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS TO BE LOOKED INTO MORE AS TO I WOULD NOT WANT TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT WITH SUCH A PROBLEM TO MY VAN. *TR
Jul 29, 2009
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEATS
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE BRAKE ISSUES...REPLACED FRONT ROTOR AND PADS 3 TIMES, AND REPLACED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS TWICE. VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT WITH 7,226 MILES AND NOW HAS 20,000 MILES. THE BELTS WERE REPLACED TWICE AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS FIXED TWICE SO FAR. VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AT ZEISER MOTORS IS ST. PETERS MO AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT KEEPS TELLING ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *TR
Jan 21, 2008
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES
1 complaint
THE 2005 KIA SEDONA I OWN HAS BEEN PLAGUED BY NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE FIRST OF WHICH IS A BRAKE MALFUNCTION. IT WAS THUMPING WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS THEN GRINDING WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, ROTORS MACHINED, THEN THEY WERE REPLACED. ALSO, THERE IS A JOINT OR STRUT PROBLEM B/C . WHEN YOU GO OVER A BUMP IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IT SOUNDS CREAKY AND AS IF IT MIGHT SNAP. ALSO, POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE BEEN SERVICED TWICE. IN ADDITION THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY SHAKY. THE DEALER BLAMED THAT ON ALIGNMENT. ALSO, THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED AT LESS THAN 25K AND PROBABLY HAVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SINCE 15K. THIS IS DUE TO THE BRAKE PROBLEM I AM CERTAIN. ALL ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THESE ISSUES RESOLVED HAVE BEEN BLOWN OFF BY THE DEALER -- UNTIL 11/07 WHEN I DEMANDED THAT THERE WAS INDEED SOMETHING WRONG. *TR
Nov 30, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
BOUGHT NEW JAN-2006, EARLY MORNING START UP CAR WOULD MAKE LOUD GURGLE AND HISSING SOUND,THEN WHEN PUT INTO GEAR THE BRAKES WOULD GRAB AND MAKE A GRINDING FEELING THROUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PULL TO THE RIGHT AS IT STARTED TO ROLL. KIA SAYS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. FINALLY IT WAS DETERMEND THAT ABS MODULE WAS BAD, AND REPLACED.NOW SEPT 2007 IM HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE AGAIN.BUT WORSE. CAR WILL NOT STOP ALL THE WAY EVEN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AT FULL FORCE. THE CAR JUST DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. CAUSING THE CAR TO CONTINUE ROLLING THRU AN INTERSECTION.
Sep 12, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2005 KIA SEDONA VAN WITH MULTIPLE DEFECTS CUSTOMER STATES, MOTOR AND TWO FREON UNITS FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING WERE REPLACED, ALONG WITH VARIOUS OTHER THINGS, VEHICLE HAS A STUCK THROTTLE DURING INCLEMENT OR COLD WEATHER WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT**SB DURING A RAINSTORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, SUBSEQUENTLY THE MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF TRACK, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF AND THE BACK WINDOW LATCH. THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONSUMER HIT HER PORCH AND A TREE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED REGARDING THE STICKING OF THE THROTTLE. *JB
Jul 10, 2007
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2005 KIA SEDONA WITH A FAILURE MILEAGE OF 23000, AT 40 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF HIM AND HIS HORN FAILED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING . AFTER THE REPAIR THE HORN WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. *NM UPDATED 02/22/07.*JB
Jan 16, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
2005 SEDONA CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE GEAR SHIFT, THROTTLE AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. *TS PREVIOUSLY RESPONDED ON 12-15-06 BY AAE DUPLICATE LETTER THE MASTER CYLINDER IN THE CONSUMER VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE PART HAD BEEN RECALLED (RECALL NUMBER 05V329000) BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FORM THE MANUFACTURER. *NM
Dec 15, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
CONSUMER 2005 SEDONA WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT IT WAS THE BRAKES. *TS THE CONSUEMR BELIEVES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *NM
Nov 14, 2006
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SEVERAL DEFECTS SOME WERE REPAIRED SOME WERE NOT...I HAD NOT MADE MY FIRST PAYMENT ON MY NEW 2005 KIA SEDONA WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE MEMORIAL DAY 05-29-06. *NM
Nov 01, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS PUSHED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THIS OCCURRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER REWORKED THE GROUNDS TO THE FRONT AREA MODULE. AFTER THE SECOND OCCURRENCE THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH. 2005 KIA SEDONA . *AK UPDATED 10/30/2006 -THE VEHICLE STALLED A THIRD TIME AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE IS STILL AT THE DEALER BECAUSE THAT CANNOT FIND THE CAUSED OF THE STALLING. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. *NM
Oct 10, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2005 KIA SEDONA LX PURCHASED NEW FROM DEALER ON 3-10-05. ON 3/24/05, TOOK VAN IN FOR INITIAL OIL CHANGE AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK BRAKES AS WELL BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE NOISE, GRINDING, AND A PULSATING WHEN USING BRAKES. MILEAGE WAS 2890. WHEN TECHNICIAN CHECKED BRAKES, THE ROTORS WERE FOUND TO BE WARPED, SO THEY WERE RESURFACED. ON 9/17/05, TOOK VAN BACK IN FOR GRINDING NOISES AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. MILEAGE WAS 7781. ACCORDING TO THE TECHNICIAN, NO FAULT WAS FOUND WITH BRAKING SYSTEM AND NOISED WAS BLAMED ON HIGH HUMIDITY. NO FAULT FOUND ON TRANSMISSION EITHER. THROTTLE UPGRADE RECALL PERFORMED AT THIS TIME. ON 12/27/05, TOOK VAN BACK IN FOR SHAKING AND VIBRATING WHEN BRAKING. MILEAGE WAS 10664. TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE ROTORS WERE AGAIN WARPED. TRIED TO RESURFACE AGAIN, BUT FOUND FLAW IN MATERIAL, SO NEW FRONT DISC PLATES WERE REPLACED. ON 3/20/06, VAN ONCE AGAIN TAKEN IN FOR POPPING AND NOISES MADE WHEN BRAKING. MILEAGE WAS 15325. TECHNICIANS FOUND NO ISSUES AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD NEED MORE TIME TO DIAGNOSE ISSUE. 15,000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED IN LIEU OF CHECKING BRAKES. ON 10/6/06, TOOK VAN IN FOR ISSUES RELATING TO BRAKES AGAIN. TECHNICIANS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE IN NEED OF REPAIR ON FRONT, AND REAR DRUMS NEEDED RESURFACING. ENGINE MOUNT WAS ALSO WORN AND REPLACED. *JB
Oct 10, 2006
TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT EVER SINCE I PURCHASED IT. IT ALSO ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. IT SEEMS AS IF THE GAS PEDAL STICKS FROM TIME TO TIME. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE BBB AND MANUFACTURER.THERE IS NO SPECIFIC INCIDENT DATE.
Sep 15, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
BREAKS AND ROTORS CHANGED 5 TIMES. ABS SYSTEM REPLACED. MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. EMERGENCY BREAK DOESN'T WORK EITHER. KIA STILL DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IS WEARING MY BREAKS AND ROTORS IN ABOUT EVERY 10 DAYS. BOUGHT THE VAN WITH 18 MILES ON IT AND THIS ALL STARTED AT 2700 MILES. VAN IS GOING BACK IN TOMORROW. RENTED TWO OTHER KIA SEDONAS 2005 AND BOTH HAD BREAK PROBLEMS. *NM
Aug 02, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
JULY 2006 I NOTICED A SMELL OF BURNING BRAKES OR SOMETHING SIMILAR. BUT AFTER I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR AN HOUR THE SMELL DISAPPEARED. THEN ON JULY 4TH 2006 WE WERE 10 MILES FROM HOME AND NOTICED THE RADIO TURNED OFF, THEN A FEW MORE MILES THE GAUGES ALL TURNED OFF, THEN BY THE TIME WE GOT OFF THE FREEWAY, THE CAR TURNED OFF. WE THEN TURNED IT BACK ON, THE RADIO AND GAUGES ALL WORKED UNTIL WE DROVE TO THE DEALER WHICH WAS CLOSED SO WE DROVE ONE MORE MILE TO A SAFE PLACE TO PARK. AT THIS TIME THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. WE LOOKED IN THE ENGINE, THE FUSE BOX WAS SMOKING AND WHEN OPENED, ALL THE FUSES WERE MELTED DOWN AND ALL THE WIRES WERE MELTED TOO. WE THEN GOT IT TOWED TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY 7/5/06. THE CAR HAS NOW BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR OVER A WEEK AND HALF, AND WILL NOT BE READY UNTIL NEXT WEEK. I AM HOPING THE NEW WIRING THEY PUT IN DOESN'T BURN AGAIN. THIS IS THE SECOND MAJOR TROUBLE WITH THIS NEW CAR UNDER 9000 MILES. THE FIRST TROUBLE WAS ONE WEEK AFTER BUYING THE NEW CAR WITH 3 MILES ON IT. DROVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY AT HOME ON A STEEP HILL TO FIND I HAD NO BRAKES. THE TROUBLE WAS A KINKED BRAKE LINE THAT BROKE ... VERY SCARY. *JB
Jul 15, 2006
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE DAY I PURCHASED MY 2005 KIA SEDONA THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING. THAT WAS REPLACED, THEN THE LIGHTER WENT. AGAIN THE RADIO AND THEN WITHIN THE FIRST THREE WEEKS THE BRAKES AND FRONT END WHICH HAS BEEN THE ONGOING PROBLEMS AND CONCERN TO DATE. WITH NUMEROUS TRIPS UP UNTIL 9/05 AND MY TAKING IT TO YET ANOTHER DEALER 9/05-1/06 LEADING TO IT BLOWING OUT A TIRE AND NOW THEM TELLING ME ALL ALONG OF COURSE THAT NOTHING IS OUTSIDE OF "NORMAL" OR THEIR FAULT ETC. HOWEVER BUYING THIS VEHICLE NEW AND IT SOUNDING AND LIKE SOMETHING I'VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE (AND I'VE DRIVEN FOR 20 YEARS MANY TYPES OF CARS NEW AND VERY OLD!) LET ALONE THE WAY IT SHAKES.. YET THEY ALWAYS LED ME TO BELIEVE I WAS NUTS. THEY DID REPLACED THE ROTORS FINALLY ONLY AFTER I TOOK IT TO SOMEONE ELSE WHO DOCUMENTED IT NEEDED IT AND I TOOK IT BACK WITH THE PAPER WORK AND THAT WASN'T UNTIL AUGUST (I BOUGHT IT IN MAY) AND THEY'D BLOWN ME OFF FOR TWO MONTHS. I'VE CALLED KIA MAIN OFFICE WHO ALSO IS MAKING IT NOT THEIR PROBLEM IT'S A "NORMAL" WEAR ISSUE. THERE IS NO CAR THAT SOUNDS AND FEELS LIKE THIS UPON BRAKING. READING YOUR SITE AT LEAST I KNOW I'M NOT ALONE FINALLY WHICH IS WHAT *THEY* WANT YOU TO THINK! *NM
Jun 26, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEATS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A MONTH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, A ROARING SOUND WAS HEARD EVERYTIME THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES AFTER THIS INCIDENT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THERE WAS NO INCIDENT OF BRAKE FAILURE. THERE ARE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH ADJUSTING THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER IN APRIL 2006 WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER ALSO LOCATED RECALLS FOR DRIVER SIDE SEATS BUT THE VIN NUMBER OF THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
Jun 19, 2006
SEATS
1 complaint
I AM WRITING TO ALERT YOU TO A DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE SPRINGS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECLINING MECHANISM OF THE SEATS IN THE 2005 SEDONA. WE HAVE AN LX MODEL WITH THE CAPTAINS CHAIRS. I HAD NOTED PREVIOUSLY THAT THE SEATS WOULD SPRING FORWARD QUITE RAPIDLY WHEN THERE WAS NOT A PERSON IN THE SEAT AND THE HANDLE IS PULLED. THE SEAT BACKS ARE QUITE HEAVY AND FLING FORWARD WITH SOME FORCE. THIS FORCE WAS READILY APPARENT THIS PAST THURSDAY (5/11/06). OUR SIX-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS SITTING IN THE CHAIR IN A RECLINED POSITION. SHE STOOD UP AND FACED THE SEAT IN ORDER TO RAISE THE SEAT TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION. WHEN SHE PULLED THE HANDLE, THE SEAT FLUNG FORWARD AND HIT HER IN THE HEAD. SHE SUSTAINED A CUT TO HER RIGHT FOREHEAD THAT REQUIRED A VISIT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND THREE STITCHES. SHE ALSO SUSTAINED A BRUISE TO HER UPPER EYELID. LUCKILY, THE SEAT DID NOT HIT HER EYE DIRECTLY. *NM
May 14, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
A REGULAR MAINTENANCE AT THE DEALERSHIP CAUSED A DEFECT IN MY VEHICLE'S BRAKES, A TIRE ROTATION DEFECT AND A STEERING PROBLEM(VEHICLE KEEPS ON PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND BRAKE PEDAL TOO SOFT AND ALMOST TOUCHES THE FLOOR WHEN USED-BRAKE INEFFECTIVE). THE DEALER DID NOT SHOW ANY SIGNS OF CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE DESPITE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. NO CHOICE BUT TO CONTACT COMPANY'S HEADQUARTERS. *JB
Nov 05, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. AFTER A WHILE IT RESTARTED. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE CAR IN. ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP THE VEHICLE STALLED NINE TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP ADJUSTED THE IDLING AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. LESS THAN A WEEK LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THE CAR DID NOT STALL. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP; THEY SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE SENSOR. THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL THE NEXT WEEK. THE DEALERSHIP ASSURED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STALL UNTIL IT COULD BE REPAIRED. THE CAR STALLED AGAIN WHILE TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR. A FEW DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SOUNDED AS IF IT WAS REVVING. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN, TOOK THE CAR IN THE SAME DAY,. THIS TIME THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THIS PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STALLED SEVEN MORE TIMES.*AK
Oct 20, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATES SHAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES SINCE APRIL OR MAY 2005. THE BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AND THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED FROM THE BOAT WHERE THE CAR HAD BEEN SHIPPED. THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS. ALSO, THEY REPLACED THE BRAKES AND THE PADS. IN ADDITION, FILED SOME KIND OF CLIPS AND DUSTED THE PADS. SHE HAS HAD THE BRAKES WORKED ON OR REPAIRED A TOTAL OF FIVE-SIX TIMES SINCE APRIL. RIGHT NOW THE BRAKES WERE JERKING BADLY WHEN SHE STOPPED. THE RUBBER PIECE THAT GOES AROUND THE WINDOW TO SEAL THE WINDOW WAS BAD. THE PIECE WOULD ROLL UP EITHER ON THE OUTSIDE OR THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW. . THEY ORDERED A DIFFERENT PIECE THREE TIMES AND STILL HAVE NOT HAD IT FIXED.*AK
Sep 27, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 KIA SEDONA. APPROXIMATLEY THREE MONTHS AGO, WE RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN IN TO HAVE THE REPAIRS MADE - OR SO WE THOUGHT. WHEN WE RETURNED TO GET THE VEHICLE WE WERE TOLD THAT IT NEEDED REPAIR, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE DEALER - BILL JACOBS - JOLIET, IL - WITH THE PARTS NECESSARY FOR THE REPAIR. AS OF TODAY'S DATE 9-7-05 THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. I HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS TO KIA, NUMEROUS CALLS TO THE DEALER AND EACH TIME WE ARE TOLD THE PARTS ARE EXPECTED ON A BOAT THE NEXT DAY AND AMAZINGLY THEY NEVER ARRIVE. *JB
Sep 07, 2005
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 6-20-05, AND TWENTY MINUTES AFTER SHE DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT, THE RADIO QUIT WORKING ALONG WITH THE IGNITION LIGHT ILLUMINATING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY COULD NOT SERVICE THE CAR THAT DAY BUT MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO COME BACK ON 6-22-05. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR THREE DAYS. ON 7-26-05 THE BRAKE WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND MADE A LOUD TICKING NOISE WHILE TURNING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, AND THEY RESURFACED THE BRAKES AND THE IGNITION. ON 7-31-05 THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO PUMP THE BRAKES AND THEY WOULD NOT CATCH. TO KEEP FROM HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT, SHE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND RAN ONTO THE MEDIAN, CAUSING TWO BLOW OUTS ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT AND REAR. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AAA, AND THEY REPLACED ONE OF THE TIRES AND PLACED THE SPARE ON THE VEHICLE. THERE WHERE NO INJURIES IN THIS ACCIDENT. ALSO, ONE OF THE TIRES IN THE ACCIDENT LOOKED AS IF SOMEONE HAD TAKEN A KNIFE AND CUT THE TIRE. THE CUT WAS SO CLEAN THAT THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR THE TIRE OR THE RIM. THE CONSUMER HAD TO BUY A NEW TIRE AND RIM. ON 8-18-05 THE VAN WAS TAKEN BACK TO KIA,. THE CONSUMER WAS GIVEN A RENTAL CAR. THE CONSUMER HAD GOTTEN THE VEHICLE BACK ON AUGUST 28, 2005. ON 8-19-05 THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER CONCERNING THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKING PROBLEMS. *AK (11/30/05) THE EMISSION LIGHT HAD COME ON AND SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD TICKING SOUND HEARD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING AND A COIL WAS REPAIRED AS A RESULT, THE GREASE SEAL LEAKED AND THERE WAS A HESITATION WHEN THE VEHICLE KICKED INTO GEAR. *SC
Aug 29, 2005
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All problem and complaint data for the 2005 KIA Sedona comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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