2007 Kia Sedona locks problems

Filed Jul 19, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · KY · fire

The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she was informed that smoke was emanating from the vehicle, after which she observed flames emanating from the engine compartment on the driver's side. Bystanders were able to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher. Local emergency services arrived. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already been repaired. A fire report was filed. A police report was not filed, and no injuries were reported. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood suddenly unlatched, opened, and smashed into the front windshield. The contact was able to safely pull to the shoulder of the roadway, and attempted to close the hood, but the latch failed to remain secure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the secondary hood latch assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 16V389000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Locks · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. While driving 35 MPH, the hood popped up and smashed the windshield. The contact pulled the vehicle over, closed the hood, and drove home slowly. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v389000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 183,000 miles · WY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the accelerator pedal traveled to the floor. The ESC warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The kia dealer in cheyenne, wyoming advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v389000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 183,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Locks, Suspension · 200,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v389000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 16v387000 (suspension). However, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Locks · 26,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. While driving 15 MPH, the rear sliding doors opened and the door ajar warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road, closed both rear doors, and resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where all four door latches were replaced. In addition, the driver, passenger, and rear door latches failed to remain closed. The contact used a screwdriver to lock the doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latches failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 61,000 miles · IA

The drivers side automatic door doesn't open at all now when you push the button inside. It acts like it is catching on something so it doesn't open. If you pull the handle, outside, it sometimes will finish opening or closing by itself. But you have to give it that pull to get it past the catching point. You never know if it will run automatically or if you have to manually pull the door open, its like it shuts off or on. If you have to open it manually inside , you really have to push against the door hard to open it up. When you pull it manually it pulls easier, outside, than if you had the auto turned off. But we don't have the problem with it popping open while driving. Just pops out of the latch sometimes when it does auto close and it beeps and lets you know the door isn't completely closed. Just started having the passenger side starting to catch a little bit now, but it does completely run automatically once you give it a little help. Haven't taken it in because the warranty is done and cant afford to pay possibly hundreds to fix it.

Filed Jun 8, 2011 · Body, Electrical · 84,000 miles · GA

Occasionally, the power sliding door on the drivers side closes and then reopens about 6-12" and has to be closed by hand. There have been several times when the same door opens all the way and it can't be closed, either by power or by hand. It will remain open until it gets ready for you to close it. The time frame varies but usually 10-15 minutes. Several times, while driving with all of the doors closed and locked, the same sliding door will open a couple of inches and I have to stop and manually close it. The van has been in the shop several times and each of the described incidents still happen from time to time. The repair technicians cannot duplicate the problem so no corrective action can be taken. It's just a matter of time before someone falls out of the vehicle while it is moving and is either severely injured of killed.

Filed May 5, 2011 · Body, Locks · 70,000 miles · NY

Electric sliding door on 2007 kia sedona slides open while car is moving. No "door ajar" alarm before slides open. Occured several times, including while vehicle moving at over 50 MPH with a child in the seat next to the door.

Filed Mar 28, 2011 · Locks · 20,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. The contact stated that both rear sliding doors failed to securely latch and abnormally opened while the vehicle was in motion. The failure was a daily recurrence and the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the upper latch assemblies were replaced. The contact stated that the driver side sliding door was inoperable and the passenger side was beginning to exhibit signs of failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and there were o further repairs. The current mileage was approximately 62,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Updated 06/03/11 *bf updated 06/13/11

Filed Oct 14, 2010 · Locks · 80,000 miles · FL

Rear liftgate lock failure . Lock will not engage . Have tried slamming with no results currently being held closed with a tie down. Gate could lift if I hit a bump or could come open in a accident .