Kia Sedona premature wear problems

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Brakes · MO

Front braking system problem - pads and rotor wear out quickly. Potential safety issue as recall warranted. Internet search reveals this is problem with same make and model vehicle. Here is what I can confirm but also have email into dealer related to said vehicle. 2/27/07 - brakes grinding (15957) nothing done (dealer) 6/18/07 - brakes pulsating (21,764) (rotors turned) (dealer) 9/7/07 - brakes squeaking (25365) nothing done (dealer) 7/24/08 - mileage 38,853 - new pads and rotors (dealer) 4/21/09 - brakes checked - grinding (48,935) nothing done (dealer) 5/21/09 - brakes squeaking (50,032) - pad kit installed (dealer) 10/20/09 - mileage 56,015 - new front pads and rotors resurfaced (dealer) 17162 miles since last change 2/4/10 - mileage around 62,000 - rear pads and rotors (alignment specialist inc) 12/8/10 - mileage 68,423 - full front pads and rotors (country club tire) 12408 miles since last change 1/4/11 - mileage 69082 - replaced pad (country club tire) 10/5/13 - mileage 85401 - front pads (country club tire) 16319 miles since last change brakes on these kia sedonas do not last (see above) - vehicle is drove mostly on highway as vacation vehicle. Driver is not a brake rider (one foot on brake at all times). This is a safety issue as well as an economic issue.

Filed Aug 3, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 64,825 miles · CA

I bought a 2003 sedona used in 2007 with about 50000 miles and have nothing but problems ever since. 1st in 7/08 I went to a local shop (not kia) because my engine seemed very loud. The mechanic told me I needed new motor mounts n that it was kind of unusual for a car to need them so soon. I did call kia n ask them about this and was basically told to bad for you. So I had them fixed ($556.36). Not even a few weeks later my AC was blowing hot. Same mechanic told me my AC was out n that one of the hoses needed replaced. Had to wait a few years but had it replaced ($1050.72). Had my 1st brake job done in 2008 ever since I've had to have my brakes replace 2-3 yearly plus had to have new calipers. No one can tell me way the breakpads wear out so quickly. I dont drive a unusual amount. I've had to replace 2 interior door handle and now have a broken exterior handle. My air bag light stays on while I drive which scares me reading others airbag stories. When I try to fill my car with gas the pump will click off after a dollar or 2 like its full but its not. And just a week or so ago I was ob the highway with the cruuse control on all of a sudden I smelt this overpowering smell of gas. I pulled over and checked but didnt see anything wrong. Continued driving again smelled gas tried turning off the AC didnt help. Tried turning off the cruise control the smell instantly stopped. I hope that something can b done to help me and the others with kias. I have some of my repair paperwork. If you have questions for me please call me.

Filed Dec 1, 2010 · Tires · 43,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona equipped with bridgestone firestone fr380 tires, tire size p215/70/r15. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, and the front end of the vehicle and steering wheel began to shake. The vehicle was taken to a tire center where the front driver side tire and both rear tires were replaced. The technician stated that the tire tread exhibited premature wear. The similar failure recurred one year and nine months after the replacement of the three tires. The contact planned to notify the tire center for the vehicle to be inspected and to determine which tire was defective. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The dot number was unknown.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Brakes · 9,500 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. The contact stated that the brake rotors on the vehicle were warped within two thousand miles. The contact has taken the vehicle back to the dealer repeatedly for the failure. The contact stated that after the vehicle was no longer under warranty, they purchased after market rotors that warped as well. The manufacturer also redesigned a rotor that warped as well. The contact stated that every rotor placed on the vehicle warped within ten thousand miles. When the rotor warped, it made the vehicle extremely hard to handle. This problem had also caused the vehicle to need to new tires and an alignment. The contact was concerned since the vehicle became extremely difficult to control when the failure occurred. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 9500. The current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2007 · Brakes · 1,982 miles · MI

Brake rotors warping. Been in the shop 4 times and doing it again. First time was at 1,982 miles then again at 3,895 miles again at 8,190 mile again at 14,285 miles and now again at 18,000 miles. They have resurfaced(x2) replaced the rotors (x1) the rotors and replaced the pads all 4 times.

Filed Aug 3, 2007 · Brakes · OH

Continual problem with rotors warping. Causes vehicle to be difficult to stop or slow down.

Filed Mar 31, 2007 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · GA

Rotors warped at 20,000 miles. Way too soon for this kind of wear.

Filed Mar 2, 2007 · Brakes · 8,882 miles · NC

Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2005 kia sedona. The contact stated that a pulsating noise was heard when braking. The failure mileage was 8,882. There were no warning indicators. The dealer diagnosed the failure as warped rotors. The rotors were resurfaced, but the noise returned at 12,782 miles. The dealer replaced the front rotors. The contact stated that at 25,000 the problem returned and the rotors were resurfaced. The contact believed that there was a defect that was making the rotors wear out prematurely. The current mileage was 35000.*ak consumer states wheels torque 100 ft ltrs when applying brakes at 40 MPH. The consumer states that service dept. Informed her if pads are put on rotors are automatically resurfaced, service dept can only resurface rotors twice then they have to be replaced and customer informed afterward thats why rotors had to be replaced on 3/5. Update *4/16tr

Filed Jan 11, 2006 · Brakes · 15,522 miles · NC

Warped rotors under normal driving, noise and vibration, replaced rotors with same type of rotors. After driving about 2000 miles warped rotors again. Can not get any help from kia dealer or kia reps.

Filed Nov 30, 2005 · Brakes · 4,500 miles · WV

Around 4500 miles had vibration when braking. Dealer said that it was caused by warped rotors. They were replaced. Not two months later I had the same problem. Had to pay for rotors to be machined. Same week, rotors had to be machined again. One month later same problem. Had to pay to replace the pads.