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2004 KIA SEDONA EX Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	576219
Internal NHTSA #	10148091
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	SEDONA EX
Model Year	2004
File date	30/08/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	08-30-04: check engine light - r&r fuel pump; diag fuel pump (same work was done 5-28-04, prior to vehicle purchase). Rt rear sits 1/2 inch higher - not able to check, rescheduled 08-31-04: check engine light - r&r front harness; hi scan wiring harness; r&r instrument harness. Rt side of van sits 1/2 inch higher - measured; only 1/4 inch higher; checked shocks; shocks are stiff but within specs; no adjustments needed 07-08-05: van sits lower in drivers side, ck & advise - no problem found 09-16-05: check engine light - replace psv valve; r&r canister; replaced purge valve solenoid; hi-scan pro operaton (2 times); replace canister close valve; ordered new gas cap (put on 10-12-05) 10-12-05: car doesnt sit level - replaced both rear coil springs; still not level 10-14-05: first contact by kia rep(approx date); requested compensation and/or return of vehicle; kia rep pulling service tickets,research and find solution 11-02-05: check engine light - hi pro scan; cap assy-fuel filler; valve-purge control; r&r engine cover; replaced purge valve solenoid 11-16-05: check engine light - r&r engine control module assemby; replaced canister close valve due to not within resistance spec; replaced ccv filter; canister close valve 12-07-05: check engine light - after hours, left msg. 12-08-05: kia rep said not to take it for service; light not flashing; okay for now. 12-23-05: kia rep called with service date of january 16th for kia "expert" to look at my vehicle at local dealership (approx date) 12-29-05: left msg for kia rep -light went off(approx date)- their office was closed till 1-3-06 01-03-06: kia rep called back-light went off-still take it for service on 16th, not sure what they will be able to do. Requested compensation and/or return of vehicle; denied 01-16-06: veh to shop for svc w/expert 01-18-06: expert found nothing wrong 01-19-06: waiting on kia rep to call with some course of action. *nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	7
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GREENWOOD, MO
VIN pattern	KNDUP131846XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	24/08/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	SHAWNEE MISSION KIA
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2004 KIA SEDONA EX Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA SEDONA EX Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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