NHTSA Complaint #10185809 — 2006 KIA SEDONA
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10185809 |
| Vehicle | 2006 KIA SEDONA |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 14,289 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2006 KIA SEDONA VAN. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A KNOCKING SOUND ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, UNDER THE HOOD. SHE WAS TOLD BY A TIRE MANUFACTURER AND A MECHANIC THAT THE CV JOINTS AND MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CAUSING THE KNOCKING SOUND. FROM 0 - 5 MPH, WHEN SHE TURNS OR BRAKES, OR WHEN THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD OR BACKWARDS IT MAKES THE KNOCKING SOUND. THE WEATHER IS NOT A FACTOR. THE KNOCKING WAS CONSTANT AND GOT LOUDER UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE BOTH 14,289 MILES.