2004 Kia Sedona suspension problems

Filed Dec 13, 2009 · Suspension, Wheels · 70,929 miles · WI

While driving at 10 MPH ,my daughter and I heard a clunk in the rear of our 2004 kia sedona lx. I was heading for a repair shop as a result and heard a second clunk and pulled off on a side street and drove 200 feet when the wheel bearing assembly came apart and the whole wheel flew off the van.

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Suspension · WI

Unsure why the front right strut went out on my 2004 kia sedona minivan. Strut will need to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2008 · Acceleration, Suspension · 41,799 miles · FL

Bad misfire in motor causing the cruise control to turn off and trans to slam out and then back into over drive,came close to getting hit in the rear on I-95. I have had this van back to kia miney times and its still not fix. All so the last time I had the van for service I complained abut a bearing noise they did not fix it the noise is getting worse.

Filed Apr 26, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 13,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. The vehicle was involved in recall # 05v232000 regarding the wheel bearings. The contact' s vehicle developed brake failure shortly after the recall repair was performed. The contact heard a loud grinding noise when stopping the vehicle, and the stopping distance was reduced. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer replaced and repaired the brake pads, drums, and rotors, but the noise continued. The current mileage is 61,000, and failure mileage was 13,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2006 · Suspension · 103,254 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger side tire fell off while the contact was jacking up the vehicle. The non service dealer determined this occurred due to the wheel bearing disintegrating. The front driver side wheel bearing also disintegrated. The manufacturer had a recall #05v232000; regarding the wheels, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jul 30, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · NC

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.

Filed May 11, 2006 · Suspension · 11,000 miles · SC

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle rides rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 5 occasions for this problem. The front struts and strut boots were replaced, however the problem persisted.

Filed Oct 24, 2005 · Suspension · 24,000 miles · IN

Dt: the contact stated that while driving the left rear passenger wheel came loose from the vehicle with the tire as well as the lugs nuts still intact. The contact was able to coast into a gas station before the wheel came completely off. Before this incident recall 05v232000 repairs were performed on rear wheel bearings for water by a local kia dealership. The dealership inspected the inside wheel bearings . The vehicle was towed back to the kia dealership. The dealer could not determine why this occurred, and could not find any moisture within the bearings. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repairs.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

Dt: the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. When applying the brakes the whole front end vibrated. Did not hear noises when applying the brakes. She noticed this around two months ago. The consumer mother-in -law also had a 2005 kia sedona and she experienced the same problem. The consumer took car to a dealer, and they told her that it was not the brakes. They were not sure what it was. The consumer said this happens at any speed.*ak

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Suspension · NC

Dt: the caller received recall letter concerning outer rear wheel bearing in june and has not been able to get work done. The caller has not experienced any problems yet. Dealer said the parts were on back order. Manufacturer said they would call the dealer and find out why the caller could not get parts. They were told the caller was on top of list when parts come in. Caller was concerned about the safety issue of the wheel bearing went out. The caller said the recall letter stated that the problem could lead to a crash if it was not repaired.