2005 KIA Sedona Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sedona years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 KIA Sedona. That ranks 4th out of 20 Sedona model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (72 complaints, 39%), typically at around 8,000 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 9 fires, 16 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 185owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 KIA Sedona problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 72 | 39% | 8,000 | “brakes rotors” (19%) | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 12% | 12,141 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 9% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 9% | 37,550 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 8% | 93,700 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 8% | 6,395 | — | — |
| Wheels | 13 | 7% | 78,921 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 6% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 6% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 4% | 7,100 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 3% | 2,149 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 3% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 3% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 94,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 37,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 7,226 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 2,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 16,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 KIA Sedona recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cables
Problem: On certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation. Resistance to movement of the throttle cable can occur when the driver lifts their foot off of the gas pedal.
Risk: This can cause the cable to stick, thus preventing the engine from returning to idle and causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate. Such an event can occur without warning and could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Wheels
Problem: On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.
Risk: Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. The recall began on june 13, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brake line rusted out. Lost brakes while driving.
Hi my van started smell a lot to fuel so I looked for leaks and I found a big leak on the fuel rail rack dripping a lot of fuel on the side of engine when engine is running and the car is unsafe to drive and Iâm very worried about this problem. This happened after my car stalled on the street and…
Rear Right Hub Recall on this model
The contact owns a 2005 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she noticed that the vehicle was overheating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she attempted to open the hood of the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure, but the hood would not…
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Other KIA Sedona years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sedona | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 Sedona | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Sedona | 38 | 2 |
| 2018 Sedona | 48 | 3 |
| 2017 Sedona | 134 | 4 |
| 2016 Sedona | 297 | 4 |
| 2015 Sedona | 139 | 3 |
| 2014 Sedona | 39 | 1 |
| 2013 Sedona | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sedona | 108 | 5 |
| 2011 Sedona | 65 | 6 |
| 2010 Sedona | 32 | 5 |
| 2009 Sedona | 48 | 5 |
| 2008 Sedona | 170 | 5 |
| 2007 Sedona | 157 | 6 |
| 2006 Sedona | 385 | 7 |
| 2005 | 185 | 2 |
| 2004 Sedona | 176 | 2 |
| 2003 Sedona | 163 | 4 |
| 2002 Sedona | 198 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 KIA Sedona?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 72 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 KIA Sedona?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 KIA Sedona a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sedona model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.