Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle vibrated through the steering wheel without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road for observation and then driven to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the bolt that held the axle and the transmission was loose and stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to nelson kia (4730 n virginia ave, bassett, va 24055, 855‑666‑3226) where it was diagnosed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2006 Kia Sedona engine complaints
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I own a 2006 kia sedona. I've replaced the alternator 3 separate times due to ruined alternators. Diagnosis revealed the valve cover gasket was leaking onto the alternator causing a short in the alternator. The manufacture wasn't notified. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Oil leaks from valve cover gasket and timing cover gasket cause oil to drop on the alternator. This oil residue causes the alternator to stop working and in turn the battery dies. My vehicle has stopped abruptly on the freeway three times due to this issue, when all electrical power to the vehicle is abruptly disabled with very less warning and reaction time. This is a very dangerous situation and if not for my alertness and quick reaction, my family would have been a traffic hazard and accident prone. This a manufacturing or part related defect on kia sedonas. My mechanics have confirmed seeing this on other kia sedonas. My vehicle currently still has this problem and I am trying to get kia to address it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,823. Updated 2/25/15
I was leaving my house and had just driven a short distance when the check engine light and the ESC off came on as the car slowed to almost a stop. I pressed on the accelerator and nothing happened. I got out of the car and raised the hood and the engine was idling roughly. I turned the car off and on several times but nothing chaged; it wouldn't accelerate and the warning lights stayed on. The ESC off light eventually went out and the check engine light stayed on but I was able to drive it again. I took it to a mechanic who lubricated a throttle cable after checking the codes. It worked for a few weeks after that but the ESC off light came on again intermittently after that. I am afraid of losing power when I am in heavy traffic, at an intersection, merging, or anywhere I will be in danger if I cannot move out of the way of oncoming traffic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and was towed to the dealer. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall as soon as the engine was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the junction box and instrument panel module needed to be replaced. In addition, the engine was leaking oil into the alternator. The dealer made repairs to rectify the oil leak failure but to no avail. The instrument panel module and junction box were not replaced. The failure mileage was 100,783.
I have owned my 2006 kia sedona since jan 2008 and have had a persistent problem of oil leaking from the valve covers and the oil pan gasket. This oil leak issue has been 'fixed' 5 times till now, on warranty coverage at the following kia dealerships (in descending order of dates)' - 1) fullerton kia on 10/29/2010 2) fullerton kia on 08/21/2010 3) glendale kia on 06/08/2009 4) glendale kia on 12/24/2008 5) fullerton kia on 01/30/2008 due to the design and placement of the engine parts on the 2006 sedona, oil leaking from the valve cover on the top, falls directly on the alternator located just below it. With time, the oil leak residue clogs up the alternator itself, thereby leading to failure of the battery charging system (which has been replaced three times already on warranty coverage) and also the alternator breaking down itself. There have been 2 occasions where my vehicle has gone completely dead and stalled in the middle of the highway when I was driving, leading to a dangerous safety issue for my family. On both occasions the vehicle had to be towed in to a dealership and the alternator was replaced on warranty coverage. Following are the dealerships and dates when the battery/alternator was replaced (in descending order of dates) - 1) fullerton kia on 05/10/2011 (alternator) 2) fullerton kia on 10/29/2010 (battery) 3) glendale kia on 08/22/2009 (alternator) 4) glendale kia on 08/22/2009 (battery) 5) glendale kia on 06/08/2009 (battery) I now have the same oil leak problem once again and the oil has already started seeping from the valve covers into the alternator. I am dreading the day in the near future when the alternator will stop working and cause my vehicle to stall again on the road when my family and kids are driving in it. There appears to be a huge quality/safety issue related to the kia spare parts used to fix the oil leak problem.
Kia sedona 2006 - engine stalled on highway, no response from the accelerator - the "check engine" light came on as well as the 'ESC off' light. This can happen when driving in city or highway... Extremely dangerous! Pulled-over, turned off engine then restarted to correct the problem. Dealer states tps (throttle position sensor) and/or accelerator position sensor malfuctioning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact stated that a strong odor of fuel was present in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the air conditioning module was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,000.
Problems: air bag light on again. Has been repaired by dealer several times. Ac does not blow cold continually and has been repaired several times. New compressor, additional freon, etc. Horn malfunctioning again. Transmission problem - the vehicle "bangs or slams" when you come down a hill to a stop. When slowing down to a stop light it actually has a surge or acceleration. This vehicle only has 64000 on it and the brakes have been serviced several times (front and rear). Now when I am driving I get a terrible grinding feeling - and at a higher speed on the highway when you go to slow down faster it vibrates terribly. Also the braking is terrible at higher speeds. Also had problems with the actuator repair/replaced several times, horn not sounding properly, air bag light (repaired several times), cruise control issues (won't maintain speed - accelerates or decelerates), battery or electrical issues (told to replace battery which I did & paid for), headlight issues (have replaced lights several times), vibration on highway (new tires and tires have been rebalanced. Alignment done). After reviewing multiple websites on kia reviews, these above items are very common experiences for kia sedona owners. I wanted to make you aware of these items since I feel that if consumers do not notify the authorities nothing will be corrected or known. I have really noticed in the last few months, almost immediately after passing the warranty mark, the vehicle has taken a turn for the worse and problems seem to be escalating.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact was driving approximately between 65-70 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated followed by a decease of engine power. The vehicle speed rate would not exceed 20 MPH. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road, and the engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted after waiting a period of twenty minutes and resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the active pixel sensor (aps) sensor was replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for the identical failures. The total components replaced on the vehicle consisted of the aps module poor pin connection, throttle body, and gas pedal assembly. The contact no longer owns the vehicle due to the safety hazard. The failure mileage was 34,099. Js
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. While driving 75 MPH, the ESC indicator illuminated and the accelerator failed on the vehicle. The contact attempted to pull over and the vehicle decelerated. He turned off the vehicle and restarted it, but the failure recurred after driving one mile. The dealer stated that they would inspect the vehicle and reset the ESC computer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired twice, but the failure persists. The contact believes this is a big safety hazard. The failure mileage was 39,000 and current mileage was 48,000. Updated 4/16/09 *cn updated 04/21/09.
Our sedona van intermittently looses all power. When this happens the RPM's drop to 1000rpm and nothing happens when you push down the accelerator pedal. This happened 3 times today. The first was upon initial start up. The check engine light and ESC off light came on. We turned off the car and when we restarted the check engine light stayed on, but the car had power. We drove it the dealership and they said there were 3 codes all indicating low engine voltage. They cleared the codes and said they found nothing wrong and it should not happen again. Latter in the day it happened two more times. Both time while it was being driven. Once one the highway at 65 MPH and once in town at about 40mph. Each time we coasted to a stop an turned the car off and back on to get it working again. I will be taking it back to the dealer tomorrow.
Lter from constituent complaint and demand for action re her 2006 kia sedona which without warning shut-down due to a catastrophic engine failure. *nj the dealer stated the engine failure was due to sludge build-up. Prior to the engine failure, the consumer stated the brakes were vibrating, noisy and the vehicle was pulling to the right. It was recommended that the brakes and all of the tire be replaced. The dealer also recommended as alignment. The transmission would slip when shifting fro first to second gear. The dealer had to order an input sensor.
Bought 2006 kia sedona new in 2007. No issues until early 2008 with less than 15k miles. Engine light on and sometimes blinking. Vehicle stalls when in gear and at a stop. Vehicle hesitates when driving, often jerking violently. Have had in for warranty service at least four times. Many sensors replaced. Service provider states kia advised vehicle is drivable even when engine light in blinking. No way for me as a consumer to tell if I am doing damage to engine or other component. Stalling and jerking is safety issue. Since I did not purchase at my nearest dealer, liberty auto plaza (libertyville, il), they have stated they have done what the can and I should "take it up with kia". Internet research shows this is common unresolved issue and liberty management was aware of issue. Manager plainly stated he did not have issue continuing to sell, yet had no responsibility to inform consumers. At this point, I would like kia to provide mechanically sound car under warranty agreement, replace or refund. Can not continue to jeopardize family safety or time.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle suddenly shut off and was unable to be restarted. The day before the failure, the contact noticed that the check oil light was illuminated. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer, where it is currently being diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 46,536.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine and ESC warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle lost power and would not accelerate. He took the vehicle to the dealer and a technician repaired the wiring in the electrical system. Immediately after the repair, the failure recurred. He took the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection, but they are currently unable to locate the cause of the failure. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 31,000. The consumer stated dealer replaced computer module which has corrected the problem. Updated 06/02/08
Heavy rattling coming from tensioners/timing chain (per dealer) when starting the vehicle. After you drive around and park for ten minutes then restart it comes back louder .the dealer says it is normal and that all kia vehicles make this sound .they are going to put in a second set of tensioners to try to get rid of this noise ..
Tl* - the contact has a 2006 kia sedona van. The vehicle has had a knocking sound on the driver's side, under the hood. She was told by a tire manufacturer and a mechanic that the cv joints and motor mounts were causing the knocking sound. From 0 - 5 MPH, when she turns or brakes, or when the vehicle moves forward or backwards it makes the knocking sound. The weather is not a factor. The knocking was constant and got louder upon driving the vehicle. The current and failure mileage were both 14,289 miles.
I bought my 2006 kia sedona brand new. After taking delivery of it, my family and I took the vehicle home. As we stopped in traffic, we immediately noticed a misfire of the engine. We drove it another mile or so, thinking the glitch would remedy itself. Upon stopping at another intersection, we observed the same misfire/trembling as before. Not knowing what was happening, we drove home. We took it back to the dealer that same night. The dealer was very apologetic, and offered us a used competitor's minivan as transportation until they resolved the problem. I picked up my vehicle two days later. They had a service bulletin indicating of a potential problem with the spark plugs. Knowing this information in advance, the dealership could have avoided an embarrassment by replacing the problem spark plugs on all their minivans, instead of waiting to have an upset customer walk up to them and letting them know there was a problem. Service bulletins should be addressed as soon as the dealership receives them, not when there is a problem.
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