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2005 Kia Sedona electrical problems

22 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 12,141. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
22
of this car's complaints
12%
typical mileage
12,141
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Ignition
    2
  • Starter assembly
    1
  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1
  • Ignition: switch
    1
  • Horn
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Kia Sedona electrical problems in other years

20022005201020152021

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Kia Sedona electrical

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

Fire or smoke 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Kia Sedona owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 13, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 88,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Oct 12, 2019 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · FL · fire

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.

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 Dec 21, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 240,000 miles · SC · crash · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 kia sedona. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the brakes and power steering no longer functioned. The contact ran off the road into a ditch. The vehicle caught fire and exploded. A fire report was filed and the fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The origin of the fire was undetermined. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel turned in a full circle several times independently. The air bag warning light illuminated and the horn sounded prior to the engine shutting off. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2013 · Electrical · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. The contact stated that the door locks would sporadically function independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice where the locks were replaced but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the front driver's side door actuator twice however, after the second failure the dealer advised that the vehicle needed an updated version on the actuator. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 81,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · FL · fire

Started the vehicle and smelled something burning. Black smoke was coming from the passenger rear by the window. The entire passenger rear side of van burnt and melted. Caught seat on fire too. Fire department said it was electrical maybe started in the rear AC unit. Van was totaled.

Filed Feb 10, 2011 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. Three hours after routine maintenance was completed, the vehicle caught fire. The fire started in the drivers side door and underneath the drivers seat. No one was injured. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that it was electrical. A report was filed. The insurance company was called. The manufacturer informed her that they needed to see pictures and the fire report before they could investigate. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2010 · Electrical, Visibility · 89,000 miles · MA

My drivers side power window was not always coming up or down I brought it in to the kia dealership and they said the switch had melted. They also put in a new motor for the power window. Totaling $689 and the warranty isn;t there to help us. It was a second hand van. We are concerned since it is a 2005 kia sedona and its thus only 5 yrs old and that the fact it melted after over heating.

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · OH · fire

My wife went to start our 2005 kia, she heard the starter clicking. She then turned off the van. Tried a second time, heard the starter clicking and took out the key, the clicking noise continued, then smoke came from under the hood, her father had to put the fire out with a garden hose.

Questions about the 2005 Kia Sedona electrical

Does the 2005 Kia Sedona have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Kia Sedona, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Kia Sedona electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 12,141 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Kia Sedona electrical?

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

What year does the Kia Sedona have the most electrical problems?

The Kia Sedona model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (79 complaints), 2002 (50 complaints) and 2016 (46 complaints).

Other 2005 Kia Sedona problems

Brakes 81Engine 27Airbags 16Steering 14Suspension 14Wheels 13Acceleration 11Tires 11Fuel system 6Locks 6Transmission 5Visibility 5Body 4Seat belts 3Seats 3

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