Brake line rusted out. Lost brakes while driving.
The worst 2005 Kia Sedona problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes81
- Engine27
- Electrical22
- Airbags16
- Steering14
- Suspension14
- Wheels13
- Acceleration11
- Tires11
- Fuel system6
- Locks6
- Transmission5
- Visibility5
- Body4
- Seat belts3
- Seats3
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Kia Sedona
Grinding brakes 17Stalling 12Fire or smoke 10No deployment 9Overheating 9Premature wear 7Check engine light 6Door locks 5
Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation. Resistance to movement of the throttle cable can occur when the driver lifts their foot off of the gas pedal.
- Risk
- This can cause the cable to stick, thus preventing the engine from returning to idle and causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate. Such an event can occur without warning and could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 05V329000 · Recall details
Wheels
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.
- Risk
- Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. The recall began on june 13, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 05V232000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Kia Sedona 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information for headlamp condensation and moisture
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- TSB - use of aftermarket USB charging cables in USB/12V ports
- Automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the...
- Kia: intermittent MIL on with no fault code stored; information about DTC P1330
- Kia: ECM upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with DTC P2135/P0638
- Kia: power sliding door remoe controller motor replacement
- Kia: increased steering effort
2005 Kia Sedona fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 14 | 21 | 17 |
What 2005 Kia Sedona owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Hi my van started smell a lot to fuel so I looked for leaks and I found a big leak on the fuel rail rack dripping a lot of fuel on the side of engine when engine is running and the car is unsafe to drive and I’m very worried about this problem. This happened after my car stalled on the street and it never wanted to start again and when I make it start again it started smell gas
Rear Right Hub Recall on this model
The contact owns a 2005 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she noticed that the vehicle was overheating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she attempted to open the hood of the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure, but the hood would not open. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
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My 2005 kia sedona was parked in my garage and it caught fire in the dash in front of the steering wheel. That is where the fire department said it started. It was a total loss, only had 115,000 miles, no issues. Thank god it was at 8 am and we were awake, earlier my whole family and our home may have been gone as well.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 kia sedona. While parked at the contact's residence, the vehicle caught fire underneath the hood and inside the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 200,000. *as photos attached
My kia sedona starts when it wants to. I have power to the dash lights, radio, and other electronics. The company has known about this issue since the 2002 version and with high miles. It has to deal with the "an issue with the factory vehicle immobilizer control module can cause the vehicle to think it is being stolen. This will immediately disallow the vehicle from starting.". While this is good most of the time, it isn't good since it doesn't set off the "engine light" so mechanics can read the computer. I have been without my vehicle for a month and missed numerous days of work due to this issue. The mechanics that attempt to work on my vehicle, can not get it to duplicate the "not starting", it will start every time for them. Making me feel like an idiot. This problem has been going on for two months and it draining my finances. I did some research of my own and discovered that on www.repairpal.com has many who have the same issues. Kia wants me to take the vehicle to the nearest kia dealer to have it checked out. The nearest dealer is 6 hrs away and there is no guarantee that it would make it there. I couldn't even drive it 2 hrs with out an issue. I feel since they knew there was an ongoing issue with this module on this vehicle, they should have to replace it and make compensation for the customer.
While driving at approx 55mph on both a 2 lane hwy and the interstate hwy, the van would suddenly make a loud bang sound, jump, and the rpms would go up to over 4000 and sound like it was in 2nd gear. Eng light code said intake trans sensor, which I had replaced. Same problem happend 2 more times after that and still not fixed.will work for a while after shutting car off and restarting it but same problem happens after about 20 miles. Code still reads intake sensor problem each time. I tried using off brand sensors the first 2 times and an authentic kia sensor the 3rd time. There was no difference in performance, just the cost of the parts.
My air bag light is on and I talk to kia about it they want to charge me a price for to take it off I hae a wheel bearing promble to. I had to get my wheel bearing repair to.
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Questions about the 2005 Kia Sedona
Is the 2005 Kia Sedona reliable?
Owners have filed 185 complaints about the 2005 Kia Sedona, 1.4 times a typical Sedona model year.
What is the 2005 Kia Sedona year score?
The 2005 Kia Sedona scores 62 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Kia Sedona: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Kia Sedona?
Brakes, with 81 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles. Next is engine (27).
How many recalls does the 2005 Kia Sedona have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and wheels.
What year does the Kia Sedona have bad brakes?
The Kia Sedona model years with the most brakes complaints are 2005 (81 complaints), 2006 (45 complaints) and 2004 (32 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Kia Sedona get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Kia Sedona range from 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 14 city and 21 highway.
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