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2005 Kia Sedona brakes problems

81 complaints (44% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 8,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
81
of this car's complaints
44%
typical mileage
8,000
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Foundation components: disc: rotor
    29
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    9
  • Foundation components: disc: pads
    5
  • Foundation components: master cylinder
    2
  • Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
    2
  • Foundation components: drum: drum
    2
  • Foundation components
    2
  • Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Kia Sedona brakes problems in other years

20022005201020152020

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Kia Sedona brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 17Premature wear 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Kia Sedona owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 4, 2023 · Brakes · PA

Brake line rusted out. Lost brakes while driving.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Brakes constantly squeak after new brakes and pads on. Electric windows passagener and driver side not workin

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Brakes · AL

In motion. The brakes became more and more spongy. Upon inspection I found the studs that hold the master brake cylinder to the booster, one was broken off and the other had a loose nut.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Brakes · 168,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. While driving 20 MPH, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer safe. The mechanic stated that the brake system needed repairing, but no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 115,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. When depressing the brake pedal, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light flashed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2014 · Brakes · 14,800 miles · UT

With normal traffic braking front brake start to shutter and brake pedal with pulse making it difficult to stop the vehicle even during a normal stopping action we have had several times where the vehicle has been hard to stop during emergency situation which required excess pressure on the brake pedal to stop. Changed rotors and brake pads between the year 2066- and most recently 2014 4 times which still has not corrected the condition. The vehicle has 48900 mile on the vehicle. This vehicle need to be evaluated for safety defects that could cause a serious injury or death.

Filed Jun 26, 2013 · Brakes · 43,500 miles · NJ

This particular problem starts when I'm on a major highway and have to make an "immediate action required" braking maneuver at higher speeds of 65-70mph.(slower vehicle in front of you = panic stop, exiting to an off ramp and a hard stop) when braking hard the cars brakes sounds like the ABS system can't get a grip so to speak and the whole car shudders.the car brakes but sounds like your wearing something out. I have had a mechanic test drive the car but he could not replicate the condition. I had new rotors put on to no avail. The condition continues as of today under those conditions I've mentioned. I will live with the problem. Thank-you

Filed Oct 22, 2012 · Brakes · 1,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed a vibration and a grinding sound coming from the rear brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician cleaned the rear brakes and rotors however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four separate times however, the technicians were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2011 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · TX

2005 kia sedona brake system is not safe. I have replaced the front pads, calipers, wheel bearing, and disks multiple times. Wheel bearing and calipers were frozen and needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Brakes · 9,500 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. The contact stated that the brake rotors on the vehicle were warped within two thousand miles. The contact has taken the vehicle back to the dealer repeatedly for the failure. The contact stated that after the vehicle was no longer under warranty, they purchased after market rotors that warped as well. The manufacturer also redesigned a rotor that warped as well. The contact stated that every rotor placed on the vehicle warped within ten thousand miles. When the rotor warped, it made the vehicle extremely hard to handle. This problem had also caused the vehicle to need to new tires and an alignment. The contact was concerned since the vehicle became extremely difficult to control when the failure occurred. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 9500. The current mileage was 100,000.

Questions about the 2005 Kia Sedona brakes

Does the 2005 Kia Sedona have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 81 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Kia Sedona, 44% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2005 Kia Sedona brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 8,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Kia Sedona brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).

Other 2005 Kia Sedona problems

Engine 27Electrical 22Airbags 16Steering 14Suspension 14Wheels 13Acceleration 11Tires 11Fuel system 6Locks 6Transmission 5Visibility 5Body 4Seat belts 3Seats 3

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