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

Issue ID	636813
Internal NHTSA #	10196704
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	SEDONA EX
Model Year	2004
File date	13/07/07
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona ex. While driving 35 mph, the temperature gauge began to rise on the instrument panel. The contact checked the engine and noticed that the coolant receptacle was empty. She added coolant, but the vehicle continued to overheat. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the radiator was flushed. However, the vehicle continued to overheat. The contact took the vehicle to a service shop where it was found that the coolant line was rotted and corroded. The plastic case was also corroded. The manufacturer stated that they will pay for the parts, not the labor. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 61,485.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	61485
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	BINGHANMTON , NY
VIN pattern	KNDUP131446XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/08/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	35
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Dealer's name	KOST TIRE
Dealer's telephone number	607-723-9471
Dealer's city	BINGHANMTON
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	13904

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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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