2005 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (81), Hydraulic (72), Electrical System (22).
Key takeaways
- 185 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 81 | 44% |
| Hydraulic | 72 | 39% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 12% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 16 | 9% |
| Suspension | 14 | 8% |
| Steering | 14 | 8% |
| Wheels | 13 | 7% |
| Engine | 11 | 6% |
| Tires | 11 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6% |
| Equipment | 9 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Kia Sedona Van | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2023-04-04
Brake line rusted out. Lost brakes while driving.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2021-12-03
Hi my van started smell a lot to fuel so I looked for leaks and I found a big leak on the fuel rail rack dripping a lot of fuel on the side of engine when engine is running and the car is unsafe to drive and I’m very worried about this problem. This happened after my car stalled on the street and it never wanted to sta...
Wheels - filed 2021-11-16
Rear Right Hub Recall on this model
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More for the 2005 Kia Sedona
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.