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2005 Kia Sedona
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2005 Kia Sedona do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 120.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
710–25K
1425–50K
1150–75K
1775–100K
15100–150K
15150K+
143 reports with mileage · 42 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
20 crash reports9 fire reports11 injury reports
Service Brakes complaints
8 reportsBRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAK AFTER NEW BRAKES AND PADS ON. ELECTRIC WINDOWS PASSAGENER AND DRIVER SIDE NOT WORKIN
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.
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.
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 DIAGNO…
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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.
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 A…
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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
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…
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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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A VIBRATION AND A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN CLEANED THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE D…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A VIBRATION AND A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN CLEANED THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR SEPARATE TIMES HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Official recalls
205V329000 · Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Jul 20, 2005
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. SUCH AN EVENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
05V232000 · Wheels
May 19, 2005
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUB CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. UPON INSPECTION, SOME VEHICLES WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR OUTER BEARINGS AND/OR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.