Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle experienced continuous brake problems. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times who repaired or replaced the brakes and rotors every time problems reoccurred. The dealer determined that the problems were due to normal wear and tear although the vehicle's problems occurred 2 months after the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was contacted and would not state the cause of the problem. The contact believes that the problems are a manufacturer defect.
2003 Kia Sedona brakes complaints
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2003 kia sedona developed problems with the brake equipment.*mr the consumer noticed loud noises and brake pedal fade when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three different occasions but each time the problem persisted.
We've had many problems w/ kia sedona. The biggest has been brakes/rotors. We noticed a loud grinding noise & vibration not even a year after we got it, especially when going downhill. Contacted dealer & they replaced the rotors at 13,000 miles. Not even 4,000 miles later they were back in the same condition. Took the van to a brake service center (not the dealer) to have the brake pads changed & was told the rotors were warped. I explained to the man what we had been through & he felt strongly that it was a defect. Contacted our dealer again and took the van in. Was not even there 10 minutes, they did not want to hear it! Would not do anything for us! So far, we are told we can only purchase rotors directly from the manuf. & so far, the rotors that have been on this van from the manuf. Have not been good! I've talked to several other kia sedona owners & they have expressed the same problem with their vehicle!! We are sorry for trying a kia! The airbag light came on approx. 3 wks ago and stays on all the time that the van is on! I took it in for service and was told there's a defect in the passenger side seat belt buckle but they had none in stock so had to order it. Was told that the airbag probably would not deploy if we're in an accident but they did not seem to mind letting us drive around like that for an undetermined amount of time. Said they would send a card in the mail when they get the part in! The passenger's side window started not working! About every other day it would just stop! I told the service dept about this at the same time I took the van in for the airbag light & was told, well its not doing it right now so we can't do anything about it! The window is still giving us problems but about every day now instead of every other! We've tried to trade this vehicle in a few times & we can only get about half of what we owe on it! We were even told about a week ago that there are major problems with the clearcoat on it!
2003 kia sedona has problems with ABS system, stalling and ABS light flashing on the dashboard.***no answer required***. *mr the ABS light flashed when it rained on when the roads were wet. The dealer was unable to duplicate the consumers concerns.
The accelerator pedal and brake pedal are leveled too close together, causing the driver to hit both pedals at the same. Time, making it difficult to control the speed of the vehicle. *ak the consumer stated that the harder she pressed on the brake the higher the engine revved up.
When applying the brakes from low speeds, the pedal intermittently went to the floor. As a result extended stopping distance occurred. *jb kia replaced the brakes and the consumer had not experienced a brake problem since.
While driving 45 MPH, the consumer applied the brake pedal, but the brakes failed. This caused the consumer to collided with the vehicle in front of his. The occupants in all three vehicles sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. Please provide further details.
Brakes failed in an accident and the air bag did not deploy. *bf when the consumer attempted to apply the brakes because the vehicle in front of him was a t a stop, the brakes locked up and the vehicle went into a skid. The consumer received the vehicle back and was told there was nothing wrong with the brakes, however over the next few months he continued to experience brake problems every so often. The dealer kept the vehicle for a few days and they replaced the wheel cylinder and the rotors which were warped. The consumer then received a recall notice regarding the brakes and took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated it would take a few hours to fix. Since the recall repair was complete the consumer has not experienced anymore brake problems.
I've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. The emergency brake has never been right. The brakes were replaced at 13k miles, again at 24k miles (front & back) and I'm sure they need to be replaced again at 40k miles. At 22k miles I took the van to the shop for brakes only to be told that both wheel bearings, the left strut (they refused to replace both struts since it was warranty but if I was paying for the repairs they would recomend replacing in pairs) and the power steering pump was going out (which the manager said he was doing me a favor by telling me about). I have also complained of the A/C taking forever to cool down, had a sensor replaced for the gas tank after the check engine light came on and service to the drivers seatbelt. Then yesterday during a storm I went through a puddle about 4 or 5 inches deep which splashed water on my van for a couple of seconds and about 50 feet down the road the van died and could not be restarted. Upon having it towed to the kia dealer I was told that my airfilter had gotten wet and that there was "dish soap" in my airfilter which would be considered customer damage and not covered by warranty. I also complained about more noises coming from the front and a grinding noise when I begin acceleration in low gears. They requested I make an appointment for service on those issues. In addition, I purchased this vehicle on 4/23/03, when I tried to file a complaint about my service on the wheel bearing, etc with kia they had no record of me ever purchasing this van. Apparently in their minds my van was sold to someone else on 2/27/03. This means if there is ever a recal or service notice sent out I would not receive them. In addition they had my warranty expiration date set at 2/27/03. I spoke with several people concerning this issue and was assured that this would immediately be corrected, however yesterday when I called for assistance I was told that the van was still listed as being sold to another person.
While driving at any speed consumer felt severe vibration in the steering wheel and the brake pedal. Dealer claimed that the brake rotors overheated, causing them to warp.
While driving 45 MPH brakes failed.
Consumer complained about a brake problem. Manufacturer issued a recall, but dealership was unaware of the recall and continued to sell these vehicles.
When braking at speeds over 45 MPH the vehicle shutters and vibrates. Felt like the rotor is warped, but the vehicle only has 12,000 miles.
While driving at 55 MPH there was a loud noise, like a motorcycle, coming from right brake on passenger's side. Dealer had inspected vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
When brakes are applied at 55 MPH vehicle shutters and souds like brakes are under a lot of pressure.
Air in the brake line caused the brakes to fail without warning. The lines were serviced but the problem recurred.
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