Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. The contact stated that the passenger side sliding door opened while driving approximately 50 MPH. The contact called two different dealers, including joe myers kia at 713‑587‑9940 (located at 16484 nw fwy, houston, tx 77040) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.
2007 Kia Sedona: doors won't lock, open or latch
5 of the 157 complaints about the 2007 Kia Sedona describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
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.
The sliding door opens while driving. Some of our groceries flew out and just missed a man waiting for the bus. This along with latching problems and auto door opening issuies. Have replaced many parts and spent many dollars trying to fix. I was told the problems were because I live on a gravel road and dust is caking on the motors. I spent 370 dollars today to get the door just to stay latched!!! I was told to spray water into my door once a week and once a month to take the door apart and spray water and re grease. Both sides have the same issue. Why has this not been a recall. If my kid was in the car and fell out heads would roll. If my groceries had hit the man waiting for the bus I would have been sued. I went on line to see if other owners had similar issues and there was so many that I was shocked. Some days we can't open our auto sliding doors and have to go manual. Some of those times it does not latch so we use rope on the door handles to keep it from opening. How can this be safe???
The rear passenger power door went out. A couple days later the rear drivers power door and the lock on the hatch quit working. The doors will pop open while driving.I I called the kia dealership and they are unaware of the problem but offered me financing to repair the problem. I told them there is complaint after complaint online dealing with the same issue! Customers have replaced motors, have had electric replaced, replaced sliding door mechanisms and even replaced the computer and are still having the same issues!!!!!! I am livid!!!so I have no choice but to pay them to fix it because I've called around and all the repair shops told me they will not touch it. Problem is that the doors do not stay shut!! I cannot put my children in the car because the doors open while driving. The doors will not lock period!!! Even parked and locked you can walk up to the door and put no effort into opening the door!!! I bought the kia used in june of 2013 and still owe almost 10 thousand dollars and kia is not willing to pay for the repair....I will never ever buy another kia!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the rear passenger door handles failed to properly open, making it difficult to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the doors needed to be lubricated. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- Risk
- If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
Recall number 16V389000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Kia Sedona door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2007 Kia Sedona?
5 of 157 owner complaints about the 2007 Kia Sedona (3%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Kia Sedona?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Kia Sedona
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