10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
91,428 miles

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problem #8

Nov 192019

Sedona

  • 25,000 miles
The brake lights turned on and cannot be turned off except for disconnecting the battery. They are on all of the time while driving and drivers cannot tell when I apply my brakes. They are on after I power off the vehicle and park and lock the Sedona. The ESC off light was also illuminated when I started the car. The vehicle has 25,000 miles and is kept in naples, Florida.

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #7

Mar 132019

Sedona

  • 170,000 miles
The front brake caliper mounting brackets bolts loosen and fall out causing caliper failure. This also cause the caliper to become loose and scrub the inside of the rim which in turn damages both the caliper and the rim. This happens while in motion both on highways and city streets.

- Byron, GA, USA

problem #6

Feb 152019

Sedona

  • 102,000 miles
ABS and ESC off light came on last week and since I have had no ABS or stability control. Caused me to spin out on icy interstate

- Council Bluffs, IA, USA

problem #5

Nov 302016

Sedona

  • 126,133 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 126,133.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

problem #4

Jan 232015

Sedona 6-cyl

  • 85,000 miles
An older Chevy S10 decided to do a U-turn as I was entering an intersection. I slammed on the brakes and prior to impact the front airbags deployed resulting in my 84 year old passenger hitting the windshield when the actual impact took place and as the truck spun from the broadside hit in the front of my van, it hit us in the front right corner and along the passenger side of my vehicle. My face was badly chaffed and my left arm and hand were badly bruised and cut. But the bouncing around after the airbag rapidly shredded caused me to end up with severe cervical damage.

- St Augustine, FL, USA

problem #3

Apr 012013

Sedona

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the headlights and tail lights failed to illuminate. The dealer stated that the relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. In addition, while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and would not accelerate. The contact also stated that the brakes failed to respond and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. On another occasion, smoke appeared under the hood when the vehicle was started. The dealer stated that the electrical harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 95,000.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #2

Feb 142014

Sedona 6-cyl

  • 66,000 miles
Parking brake assembly had to be replaced because of rusted components after only 4 years.

- Bethel Park , PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 042014

Sedona

  • 62,290 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the gear lever failed to shift into drive until the override switch was activated. In addition, the brake lamps would not illuminate. The failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 13V114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. The contact had not experienced a failure prior to the vehicle being serviced under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 62,290.

- Coldwater, OH, USA