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2005 Kia Sedona — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
185
Owner Complaints
16
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
52
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Declining -100%
Complaint Trend
0 last 24mo vs 1 prior

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2005 Kia Sedona Safety Recalls (2)

05V32900020/07/2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

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.

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.

05V23200019/05/2005
WHEELS

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.

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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2005 Kia Sedona

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
51
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
WHEELS
9
STEERING
9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8
AIR BAGS
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
SERVICE BRAKES
6

Based on 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

20
Crash-Involved Complaints
16
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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