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2004 KIA SEDONA EX Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1379877
Internal NHTSA #	10991190
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SEDONA EX
Model Year	2004
File date	23/05/17
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After having a variety of mechanics diagnose a problem of my vehicle not starting for 20 mins to 1 hour after the engine is warm & after the vehicle does start; it has a very strong gasoline &/or additive smell. I went to a kia dealer to have their opinion: the kia mechanic stated: to start a $200. 00 test would have to be performed to ensure that it's the crankshaft position sensor; a $159. 00 part; that is common for kia's to go bad, because it could be fuel related; another common problem they have. To replace the sensor will cost $1,400. 00 because of where it is; making a timing belt replacement necessary. (this is after getting spark plugs done & numerous other repairs that involved repeated fixes involving the vehicles water system); one mechanic says there may be another problem & unrelated to the sensor; and these problems have been ongoing with no mechanic able to fix the problems since the vehicle's purchase in 2012; even the radiator was replaced & the vehicle still can quickly overheat; especially after driving through three traffic lights or in traffic. I am more than uncomfortable with certified mechanics saying when i do have the money for the sensor repair, they'll replace the water pump as well; even though there is no visible sign of leakage... The vehicle takes about 1 1/2 liters of water a day directly into the radiator & only periodically sucks it from the resevoir... This added repair is not included for free... And if that doesn't fix it, we will do the fan etc... The a/c is not connected; so driving with the heat on in fl to keep the vehicle from overheating is not making it easy to resolve this/these ongoing problems that is stated to be 'common'.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	250000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WILLISTON, FL
VIN pattern	KNDUP131446XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	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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Vehicle speed	5
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 KIA SEDONA EX Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA SEDONA EX Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

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