Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SEDONA / 2005

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006102870 Incident Date: Nov, 14 2006
Consumer's City: BIRCHWOOD Consumer's State: TN
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SEDONA Model Year: 2005
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNDUP131256 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 19 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 15 2005
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. in november 2006 the wheels began to vibrate, and made a loud noise when attempting to stop from 20 mph. the mehanic resurfaced the rotors, and cleaned and readjusted the rear drums. in february of 2007 the failure recurred. the same mechanic replaced the front brake pads and front rotors and readjusted and cleaned the rear drums again. on march 1, 2007, the noise returned and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. on march 7, 2007, the failure returned and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the front rotors were resurfaced and the rear drum was readjusted. currently, the failure is occurring again and the contact is not pleased that it happens very two months. the brakes have not failed again yet, but the vehicle feels as if it may shut off. the current mileage is 47,700 and failure mileage was 38,000. *ak