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 MI…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10785697
89,000 miles · Jun 30, 2010
Electrical SystemVisibility
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 TH…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10340724
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2007
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentLatches/locks/linkagesCrash
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 MOTO…
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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
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
NHTSA ODI #10172415
3,000 miles · Sep 27, 2005
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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 ADDIT…
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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
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.
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.
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