2005 Kia SEDONA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
185 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 143 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 30 of 185 complaints (16.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 86 | 46.5% |
| Steering behavior | 19 | 10.3% |
| Engine operation | 12 | 6.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 2.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 2.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 29 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Wheels | 12 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Tires | 11 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 30; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 29; Electrical System: 16; Air Bags: 14; Steering: 12; Wheels: 12; Engine: 11; Tires: 11
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 71 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 14 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 11 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 17 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 15 |
| 150,000 and above | 15 |
Under 25,000: 71; 25,000 to 49,999: 14; 50,000 to 74,999: 11; 75,000 to 99,999: 17; 100,000 to 149,999: 15; 150,000 and above: 15
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (71). 42 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2005: 23; 2006: 26; 2007: 37; 2008: 13; 2009: 10; 2010: 9; 2011: 7; 2012: 5; 2013: 7; 2014: 7; 2015: 16; 2016: 8; 2017: 6; 2018: 3; 2019: 3; 2021: 4; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 86 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10125544 · 2005-06-16 (June 16, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 2,622 miles reported. Look up ODI 10125544 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10126026 · 2005-06-21 (June 21, 2005)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10126026 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10126148 · 2005-06-21 (June 21, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10126148 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10127151 · 2005-06-30 (June 30, 2005)
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 GE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10127151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10128113 · 2005-07-08 (July 8, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10128113 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10129720 · 2005-08-19 (August 19, 2005)
DT: RECEIVED A RECALL 05V232000 BACK IN EARLY JUNE FOR KIA SEDONA. CONTACTED THE DEALER THREE TIMES. THEY HAVE DONE AN INSPECTION FOR THE RECALL, BUT DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TWICE, THEY SAID DEALER SHOULD HAVE PARTS BY JULY 8TH, 2005. CONTACTED THEM AGAIN , AND WERE THEY WERE ON A NATION WIDE BACK ORDER, AND SHOULD BE DELIVERED SOME TIME IN AUGUST. *AK *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10129720 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10133700 · 2005-08-22 (August 22, 2005)
DT: CALLER SAID AT 4950 MILES VEHICLE STARTED WOBBLING. THIS HAPPENED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN HE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THE ROTORS WERE WARPED, AND HAD THEM REPLACED. CURRENTLY, AT 8490 MILES IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. HE HAS NOT GONE BACK TO THE DEALER YET. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON 7-27-05 THE SECOND TIME WAS ON 8-20-05.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 4,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10133700 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10133788 · 2005-08-22 (August 22, 2005)
DT: WHILE GOING 45MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 19, 2005. THE BRAKES LOCKED AND SLID INTO THE VEHICLE. CALLED KIA, AND THEY SAID THEY WILL CALL THE CONSUMER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10133788 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V232000 · Wheels
Reported: 2005-05-19 (May 19, 2005)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗05V329000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Reported: 2005-07-20 (July 20, 2005)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗