2004 Kia Sedona EX: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 96,249 miles · WI

While driving today, I noticed a whining noise, with a slight grinding noise to it as well. Initially thinking it was the brakes, I listened closer and realized it was not happening when braking but rather seemed to be happening when turning, primarily during acceleration. Soon after the turn as I steadied speed, the noise would decrease or disappear. After the first few times making turns however, in addition to the noise the steering wheel also became very stiff and extremely difficult to turn. It progressed so suddenly and severely that I was worried I may not make it home without crashing. This all happened during a total of approximately 20 miles of driving in town. Since returning home I began to investigate what the likely culprit may be, and now believe strongly that it is the universal joint; a problem that has clearly effected enough kia sedona owners that I find the lack of recall quite maddening and a bit confounding. With two young children in the van at the time, it is plain to see how potentially dangerous this problem is, and I am just grateful that there was so little traffic at the time; had it been a busier time of day or more heavily populated town, I believe a crash would've been highly unavoidable.

Filed Feb 1, 2010 · Steering · 72,000 miles · WA

We were hearing a grinding type noise when we were making a turn so we took our vehicle in to the dealership. They diagnosed it as a bad rack and pinion and are replacing it. I have been told by numerous people that this is not something that should be going out at 70,000 miles. As of right now, kia will not replace it for us.

Filed Aug 31, 2008 · Brakes · 7,264 miles · IN

I, like others on this site, have taken my kia to the dealer for brakes issues. Grinding and stuttering while braking. Kia has "corrected" the problem three times, and all three times have told me it was resolved. The fourth time I was told it was no longer a "problem" that it was indicative of the brake system! My service manager at the kia dealership informed me that kia is well aware of the problem , but chooses to ignore it, and that he has had quite a few customers with the same issues. This problem has been ongoing since our purchase of the car in feb 2004.

Filed Apr 3, 2006 · Body, Brakes · FL

2004 sedona brakes make a moaning and grinding noise. Brakes were replaced and noise still persist. *ts the consumer stated the sliding door was hard to close at times.

Filed Mar 1, 2006 · Brakes · FL

2004 kia brakes squeal and grind, brakes were replaced. *ts the vehicle had been taken to the dealer three times and each time the consumer was told the problem was fixed.