2005 Kia Sedona

◆ Worse than typical

2005 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:50.250Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2005: 185 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2002	198
2003	163
2004	175
2005	185
2006	385
2007	157
2008	170
2009	48
2010	32
2011	65
2012	107
2013	0
2014	39
2015	138
2016	295
2017	133
2018	48
2019	37
2020	20
2021	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 50%

50% of complaints: service brakes — 93 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and starter assembly.

CRASH FIRE

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MY 2005 KIA SEDONA WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE DASH IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THAT IS WHERE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT STARTED. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS, ONLY HAD 115,000 MILES, NO ISSUES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191012

STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE PASSENGER REAR BY THE WINDOW. THE ENTIRE PASSENGER REAR SIDE OF VAN BURNT AND MELTED. CAUGHT SEAT ON FIRE TOO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120904

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wheel bearing and rear.

CRASH

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF HER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121102

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20050822

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 185

R 20050613 — 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.

Campaign 05V232000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050815 — vehicle speed control

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 F

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.

Campaign 05V329000 — check if this car was fixed