2005 KIA SEDONA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
272
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 KIA SEDONA
The 2005 KIA SEDONA has received a total of 272 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES, WHEELS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (30 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (29 complaints), and Electrical System (16 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 KIA SEDONA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 KIA SEDONA, potentially affecting up to 155,805 vehicles.
Recall 05V329000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| 118,447 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 05V232000 — WHEELS
| 37,358 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 KIA SEDONA
272 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KIA SEDONA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Brake line rusted out. Lost brakes while driving.
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
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2005 KIA SEDONA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 KIA SEDONA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 KIA SEDONA
Kia America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 KIA SEDONA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
011 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CANISTER CLOSE VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) RELATED TO THE CANISTER CLOSE VALVE AND/OR EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM. *TT
049 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS THAT MAY HAVE WATER INTRUDING INTO THE BEARING AREA THROUGH THE JOINT BETWEEN THE HUBCAP AND HUB AND MAY CONTAMINATE THE GREASE OR DAMAGE THE REAR WHEEL BEARING(S).
81 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATIONS. *TT
81 — SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR WHEEL BEARING TORQUE UPDATE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 KIA SEDONA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA SEDONA
- 2002 KIA SEDONA — 328 complaints
- 2003 KIA SEDONA — 214 complaints
- 2004 KIA SEDONA — 226 complaints
- 2005 KIA SEDONA (current)
- 2006 KIA SEDONA — 574 complaints
- 2007 KIA SEDONA — 234 complaints
- 2008 KIA SEDONA — 246 complaints
- 2009 KIA SEDONA — 75 complaints
- 2010 KIA SEDONA — 48 complaints
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