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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
What owners actually said
185 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2005
Wheels
DT: THE CONSUMER MADE A COMPLAINT ON JUNE 30TH, 2005 FOR HIS KIA. HE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM, KIA HAS HAD THE VEHICLE FOR OVER WEEKS. BEFORE THE CONSUMER TOOK IT THERE THEY ASSURED HIM THEY HAD THE PART IN STOCK. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER, AND THE MANUFACTURER. AMY REPRESENTING THE MANUFACTURER SAID THEY…
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DT: THE CONSUMER MADE A COMPLAINT ON JUNE 30TH, 2005 FOR HIS KIA. HE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM, KIA HAS HAD THE VEHICLE FOR OVER WEEKS. BEFORE THE CONSUMER TOOK IT THERE THEY ASSURED HIM THEY HAD THE PART IN STOCK. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER, AND THE MANUFACTURER. AMY REPRESENTING THE MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WERE SETTING THE PART ASIDE WITH HIS NAME ON IT AND THAT WAS 10 DAYS AGO. THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PART. THE RECALL IS FOR THE BEARING ASSEMBLY ON BOTH REAR WHEELS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10128113
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 2005
Wheels
DT: ON JUNE 13, 2005 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 05V232000, AND THE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. AT THAT POINT HE WAS WAITING ON THE PARTS TO COME IN. ON JUNE 20,2005 AMY AT KIA IN CARTERSVILLE CALLED THE CONSUMER AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WERE IN AND THEY WERE RESERVED IN HIS NAME. ON JUNE 29,2005 HE CALLED TO ARRANGE FOR TH…
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DT: ON JUNE 13, 2005 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 05V232000, AND THE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. AT THAT POINT HE WAS WAITING ON THE PARTS TO COME IN. ON JUNE 20,2005 AMY AT KIA IN CARTERSVILLE CALLED THE CONSUMER AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WERE IN AND THEY WERE RESERVED IN HIS NAME. ON JUNE 29,2005 HE CALLED TO ARRANGE FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE TAKEN IN AND HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE. WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS. HE THEN CALLED ALVINA AT CONSUMER AFFAIRS AT KIA AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT GET THE PARTS. THE NUMBER FOR KIA: 800-333-4542 EXTENSION 45935, THAT IS THE MANAGER FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, ALVINA.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10127151
Mileage unknown · Jun 21, 2005
SteeringCrashInjury
DRIVING OUT OF SPOT AT PARKING LOT MY WIFE HAD THE STEERING TO HARD TO TURN AND THE ENGINE WAS ACCELERATED. SHE COULD NOT TURN AND HIT A CAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL
NHTSA ODI #10126148
7,100 miles · Jun 21, 2005
Unknown Or Other
TOOK MY 2005 KIA SEDONA VAN IN FOR THE 7 TIME SINCE 12/2004 TO HAVE BRAKES REPLACED. SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE TECHS AND THEY SAY THAT KIA SEEMS TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE, AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTOR TELLS THE SERVICE DEPT. TO JUST KEEP REPLACING THEM. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE …
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TOOK MY 2005 KIA SEDONA VAN IN FOR THE 7 TIME SINCE 12/2004 TO HAVE BRAKES REPLACED. SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE TECHS AND THEY SAY THAT KIA SEEMS TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE, AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTOR TELLS THE SERVICE DEPT. TO JUST KEEP REPLACING THEM. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS REPLACED THE BRAKING SYSTEM MANY TIMES, BUT THE KIA MOTORS REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10126026
2,622 miles · Jun 16, 2005
Unknown Or Other
DT:CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER ON JUNE 15, 2005, AND THE DEALER SAID HE DID NOT HAVE THE KIT TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. CONSUMER WANTED TO TAKE VEHICLE ON TRIP ON JUNE 23, 2005 AND WAS CONCERNED THAT DEALER WILL NOT HAVE REPAIRS DONE IN TIME, AND VEHICLE MAY NOT BE SAFE. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WANTED HIM TO CA…
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DT:CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER ON JUNE 15, 2005, AND THE DEALER SAID HE DID NOT HAVE THE KIT TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. CONSUMER WANTED TO TAKE VEHICLE ON TRIP ON JUNE 23, 2005 AND WAS CONCERNED THAT DEALER WILL NOT HAVE REPAIRS DONE IN TIME, AND VEHICLE MAY NOT BE SAFE. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WANTED HIM TO CALL BACK. CONSUMER WANTED TO TAKE VEHICLE ON TRIP IF POSSIBLE.*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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NHTSA investigations
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