Complaints
272
Crashes
39
Fires
14
Injuries
28
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Kia Sedona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#130 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:13,224 mi
#229 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Avg mileage:12,797 mi
#316 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:67,402 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Kia Sedona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 30 | — | — | 13,224 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 29 | — | — | 12,797 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 1 | 6 | 67,402 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 10 | — | 87,218 mi | |
| STEERING | 12 | 1 | — | 93,471 mi | |
| WHEELS | 12 | 1 | — | 91,515 mi | |
| ENGINE | 11 | 3 | 2 | 134,875 mi | |
| TIRES | 11 | — | — | 51,700 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 | 3 | — | 4,628 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | — | — | 68,460 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | — | — | 33,606 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 1 | — | 52,364 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | 1 | — | 66,100 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | — | 79,148 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 15,242 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 5 | — | — | 12,683 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 62,722 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3,033 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | 1 | 4,183 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 91,587 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 62,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 3 | 1 | — | 52,648 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 13,250 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | 1 | — | 3,198 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | 1 | — | 297 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 63,200 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi |
Other Kia Sedona Years
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