no report yet
Vehicle speed control: cables
Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE.
2005 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 185 owner complaints about the 2005 Kia Sedona, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Kia Sedona has problems
185 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
72Service brakes, hydraulic5 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system9 crash/fire/injury
16Air bags12 crash/fire/injury
16Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
14Suspension
14Steering
13Wheels
11Vehicle speed control
11Engine
6014 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 72 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 9 |
| Air bags | 16 | 12 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 1 |
| Suspension | 14 | 1 |
| Steering | 14 | 2 |
| Wheels | 13 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 3 |
| Engine | 11 | 4 |
| 14 other systems | 60 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 Kia Sedona recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Wheels
Risk. WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
7kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 59 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
53under 30k miles59under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Sedona year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sedona median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Kia Sedona safety ratings
2005 Kia Sedona Van in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sedona owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2005 KIA SEDONA BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT PADS, CALIPERS, WHEEL BEARING, AND DISKS MULTIPLE TIMES. WHEEL BEARING AND CALIPERS WERE FROZEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS ON THE VEHICLE WERE WARPED WITHIN TWO THOUSAND MILES. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, THEY…
I GOT MY 2005 KIA SEDONA IN 5/2006 USED. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED (PADS AND ROTORS) AT LEAST 6 TIMES, HAVE HAD TO HAVE 4 SETS OF TIRES AND HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONING REPLACED. THE COMPRESSOR IN THE A/C WENT COMPLETELY OUT IN 2009. THIS IS ALL IN ADDITION…
Own a 2005 Sedona?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.