| Issue ID | 889821 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10433629 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA EX |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 31/05/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering started to become difficult while driving ,intermittently dangerous when you never knew it was gonna happen. Eventually just stopped working all together ,i did alot of online research and found out this is a very common problem ,with the steering knuckle binding because of corrosion . All and all think the vehicle was very well thought out and alot of amenities are awesome in this vehicle ,why doesn't kia just offer a recall ,since they have already posted a bulletin for this? Call the dealership and realize this part is always on back order come on kia man up. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLEARWATER, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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