MYRModel Year Report

2005 Kia Sedona

◆ Worse than typical
2005 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:34.505Z

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
185
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 198 complaints 2002 2003: 163 complaints 2004: 176 complaints 2005: 185 complaints 2005 185 2006: 385 complaints 2007: 157 complaints 2008: 170 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 65 complaints 2011 2012: 108 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 39 complaints 2014 2015: 140 complaints 2016: 297 complaints 2017: 134 complaints 2017 2018: 49 complaints 2019: 39 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 10 complaints
2002: 198 complaints 2002 2003: 163 complaints 2004: 176 complaints 2005: 185 complaints 2005 185 2006: 385 complaints 2007: 157 complaints 2008: 170 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2010 2011: 65 complaints 2012: 108 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 39 complaints 2014 2015: 140 complaints 2016: 297 complaints 2016 2017: 134 complaints 2018: 49 complaints 2018 2019: 39 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 10 complaints
2002: 198 complaints 2002 2003: 163 complaints 2003 2004: 176 complaints 2004 2005: 185 complaints 2005 185 2006: 385 complaints 2006 2007: 157 complaints 2007 2008: 170 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2010 2011: 65 complaints 2011 2012: 108 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 39 complaints 2014 2015: 140 complaints 2015 2016: 297 complaints 2016 2017: 134 complaints 2017 2018: 49 complaints 2018 2019: 39 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 10 complaints 2021

2005: 185 complaints

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YearComplaints
2002198
2003163
2004176
2005185
2006385
2007157
2008170
200948
201032
201165
2012108
20130
201439
2015140
2016297
2017134
201849
201939
202020
202110

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

50% · 93 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

12% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and starter assembly.

CRASHFIRE
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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, 2019-10-12

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, 2012-09-04

Suspension

9% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing wheel bearing and rear.

CRASH

Air bags

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2012-11-02

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-22

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2005Complaint volume 185 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2005-06-13Wheels05V232000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2005-08-15Vehicle speed control05V329000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Kia Sedona — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 93 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V232000 · Wheels
  • Recall 05V329000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Kia Sedona reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Kia Sedona is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kia Sedona?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Kia Sedona have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.