Power steering seems to fade in and out intermittently. I looked online and see that there area a lot of kia sadona owner that are having the same issue however there is no recall. This is a safety concern and this should be taken care of now before some one gets killed.
2004 Kia Sedona steering complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. While trying to make a turn the rack a pinion steering made a clanging noise in stages, jerks back and forth and became very hard to turn. The dealer was called and informed him that the warranty expired and he had to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was called and confirmed that the warranty expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000.
My 2004 kia sedona steering column disintegrated causing steering failure. It had to be completely replaced at my cost.
2004 kia sedona. Steering this vehicle became extremely dangerous when executing turns, especially exiting from highways. Steering feels as if it is binding and about to seize. Steering wheel will not return to center without significant driver effort. The problem is more noticeable when applying the brakes. Kia simply advised me the vehicle is out of warranty and the steering mechanism is not part of the drive train. The repair shop indicates the steering system needs replacement of the rack and pinion mechanism. This vehicle was purchased new in nj and it has been used primarily in nj and the northeast; the vehicle is used as the family car with most driving done locally within town. Mileage is approx 63,000. The problem is not related to the power steering fluid or pump. The steering mechanism is about the most basic and critical safety system on a car next to the brakes. Prior investigations listed on the federal safety agency site mention a problem rate 11 times higher in salt belt states (my vehicle had to have the rear wheel bearings replaced for this issue via a safety recall). It seems this is something the car manufacturer needs to reconsider.
Power steering seems to fade in and out intermittently.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. When making turns she can hear a clinging noise in the steering column. Also she experienced difficultly steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. She was advised that the intermediate shaft binding needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 50000.
About a year ago my steering on my 04 kia sedona was getting tight and hard to turn, now there is a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel my friend has an 03 sedona and hers did the same thing is this a recall?
I have a 2004 kia sedona. I am the only owner. I started having steering problems about 5 days ago. I almost ran into another car turning the corner. I took it into my kia dealer to be told my steering binding has failed. So now I have to pay over $500 to have it repaired, since this is a safety hazard. I believe this to be a defect on my kia. I would like for them to take care of it and reimburse me for my costs.
While driving, I noticed the steering started to get more and more hard to correct while turning. As you are turning the wheel sticks, then gives and sticks again. While in the stuck position, if you do not turn the wheel harder, the van will continue to lead in the direction. We took the van in for inspection, and were told it was the power steering pump. They replaced it, but we out of the 60,000 mile warranty. Thankfully we bought the extended warranty, so it only cost us the $100 deductible. They then told us the power steering belt needed replaced, but was not covered under the extended warranty. After we received the van back, it continued to do the same. We are taking the van back in for service and complaint tomorrow. Hopefully they get it right this time. This is not something to think you got it right the first time, has to be absolutely right the first time. Especially when you have 2 small kids.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. While her daughter was driving at about 5 to 10 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in all driving conditions. The contact also heard a squeaking sound when turning the steering wheel. The steering shaft u-joint failure (badly corroded) caused the contact to crash the front end of her vehicle into the bridge on her driveway. She has not taken the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer said that there is a national back order for steering intermediate shaft. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 90,000 and failure mileage was 89,000.
They were minor at first, speaker cover, weather stripping, and noise when backing up. Then the other problems came: faulty pilot bearing, clutch, and pressure plate, 4wd light, e brake, power windows, paint coming of vehicle in various places, dome lamp,door lock sensor, gear shifter, windshield molding, air bag light,gas pedal sticking, cup holder. The ones that concern me the most is the vibration that I have at speeds of 65-75 MPH. The whole steering wheel shakes and the vibration can be felt below. I have seen where there are other complaints on this model for this. I am concerned because I have taken it to the dealer and they cannot locate the problem. I also have problems shifting into lower gears especially in the mornings. I also have problems shifting into 1st gear from neutral. I was sitting at a stop light and when the light turned green went to put my car into first, it would not go, I shifted into 2nd and tried to go into 1st but it would not go. I finally cut the vehicle off and got it into 1st. The other main concern is there is a delay on acceleration. I experience it after my vehicle has sat for 5 or more hours. When the gas pedal is pushed the vehicle will not go or will move several feet and then stop. I have made the dealership aware of these problems and some have been fixed but the major ones, vibration, hesitation, and shifting into 1st cannot be fixed because the cause is unknown. I have already had two close calls in this vehicle one because I could not get my car into gear and I was about hit from behind. The other was the hesitation where the car stalled just as I was pulling onto the road and would not go. The vibration concerns me too because this could be the transmission or steering, and I know that much of a vibration has to affect other things as well. I am going to contact someone about trying to declare this vehicle as a lemon. I am concerned for my daughter's safety and this is my only source of transportation. Please help me.
While driving 50 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle was still driveable. Dealership informed the consumer that there transmission failed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak dealer stated problem was caused by electricl harness. Also having multiple failures with output speed sensor; transmission 3 times; thermostat assembly; power steering leaked; input speed sensor; low ground voltage failed; fuse block problems; cruise control. Consumer was advised that due to the design of the cruise control, the vehicle accelerates often while on an incline at 45 to 55 MPH as if vehicle's engine/transmission was racing. *tt
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