Kia-sedona. Winshield cracks. Battery draines when van sits 2 or more days. I hv contacted the dealr. Am scheduling service. Have had to jump start the van 3 times in the last year. Winshield cracked recently while driving(no objects involved). Believe this is an ongoing problem. Friend has similiar problem with 2002 sedona. Dealer replaced. Driver window closes too tightly when button is held to close. Makes cracking noise.
2002 Kia Sedona visibility complaints
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The windshield cracks too easily. I will be replacing the windshield for the 2nd time in 18 months. They tell me it is a rock chip, however, the last windshield (factory installed had 2 cracks in it. This windshield has 5 cracks. All start in the black area of the windshield. I truly am worried that this is an ongoing problem and I will be replacing the window again.
1 may 03 update from letter below (sent kia addresses-side note: without "outlook" you cannot contact kia support via e-mail, letter cut to nothing to meet word requirement) kia customer affairs (steve larez 800 225-3193) contacted me said they would look into it (21 apr 03). Steve calls me back (22 apr 03) to inform me that he has talked to the distinct rep and that the best they would do was offer a windshield at wholesale cost. Today, I write to you folks after seeing a similar compliant in your database (filed 30 aug 2001), note other similar 2002 sedona windshield complaints may be found at www.carsurvey.org I am very concerned about replacing the windshield (again!) and having the same thing happen (again!). Three windshields cracked in 18 months is not reasonable. Or at least not to the prudent man. Kia folks: 16 apr 03 I really need some help. Bottomline: I have had 2002 kia sedona for less than 18 months the windshield has cracked for the third time * sept 01 (late) - bought the sedona. * oct 01 (~ mid) - windshield #1 cracked. No parts in the system for a 2002; kia did not cover the replacement * dec 01 - windshield, #2 installed * feb 02 - I-65 outside of louisville, windshield #2 cracks. * apr 02 '' kia bill penny goodwills windshield #3 * mar 03 - I-565 towards decatur windshield #3 cracks on all the windshields the cracks started in the black area near rubber seam. Some points: * our sedona is a great car, except the windshield * the internet has other 02 sedonas with the same windshield problems * three windshields cracking inside of 18 months is excessive - our sedona is our fourth van over 15 years. The other vans had one cracked windshield in 14 years. A couple of potential problems: - mounting procedures/techniques and or the design - windshield robustness (not designed to accepted industry standard) - my other kia''s (2) have no windshield problems
The vehicle did not hold when going down a hill or no low range. There was a knocking sound coming from the motor(dealer didn't find problem), and a wind noise had come from the front glass while the vehicle was in motion. *nlm
The windshield had a burn odor.
Consumer called complaining about having problem with wipers not working properly when the weather is below zero. Please provide further information. Ts
When using windshield wipers they cut into the windshield while in use. Cut was in the shape of the windshield wiper arc. Contacted dealer, and t dealer stated that a rock did the damage.
Electric system wiring causing lights/windows and door locks to go out. Dealer notified.
While driving on dry/straight road, at less than 30mph, driver's rear window completely shattered without warning.
Windshields have distortions at eye level, causing consumer to see objects through windshields wavy. Dealer replaced windshield on 24 sep 2001, then again on 29 sep 2001. Both had same defects. Consumer looked through other kia windshields at dealership, all had the same distortions.
Front windshield shattered while driving. No injuries were reported. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
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