2005 Kia Sedona: check engine light

6 of the 185 complaints about the 2005 Kia Sedona describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 95,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2021
1
2020
5
2019
5
2018
6
2017
13
2016
36
2015
16
2014
2
2012
5
2011
5
2009
4
2008
20
2007
12
2006
12
2005
6
2004
8
2003
5
2002
15

What owners say

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · 225,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Acceleration · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power while driving at various speeds and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

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 Dec 15, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 21,866 miles · MS

2005 sedona check engine light illuminated, spark plugs were replaced. Consumer also experienced problems with the gear shift, throttle and brakes locked up. *ts previously responded on 12-15-06 by aae duplicate letter the master cylinder in the consumer vehicle had to be replaced. The part had been recalled (recall number 05v329000) but the dealer refused to replace it. The consumer requested reimbursement form the manufacturer.

Filed Jun 23, 2006 · Engine · TX

Dt*: the contact stated engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealers where they determined the cylinoid valve was stuck in the closed position. The cylinoid was repaired and the next day the engine light illuminated again. When the dealers alert, they advised the vehicle to be taken to an independent auto shop. The independent auto shop also diagnosed the problem as the cylinoid valve was being stuck in the closed position. When the contact returned to dealers, the dealers yelled directing the contact to get off of the property. No further service was provided to vehicle.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 6,590 miles · AZ

Dt: the contact stated check engine light came on while driving, and the vehicle stalled. After a while it restarted. Contacted dealership, they advised the contact to bring the car in. On the way to the dealership the vehicle stalled nine times. The dealership adjusted the idling and the vehicle was repaired. Less than a week later the check engine light came on again, and the car did not stall. Called the dealership; they said it was the throttle sensor. The parts were unavailable until the next week. The dealership assured her that the vehicle would not stall until it could be repaired. The car stalled again while taking it to the dealership. The dealership was able to reproduce the problem and they replaced the throttle body sensor. A few days later, while driving the engine sounded as if it was revving. Contacted the dealership again, took the car in the same day,. This time they could not reproduce this problem. While driving the car the check engine light came on and the car stalled seven more times.