| Issue ID | 515927 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10100762 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/11/04 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Gas mileage far below promised. The 2004 kia sedona lx was posted as 16-22 mpg. We are averaging 11 mpg hwy/city. It has been to the dealer twice, the second time there were parts replaced like airflow sensors. This did not correct the problem. Our dealer has worked with us well, but with gas prices the way they are, the cost to operate the vehicle is much more than advertised. I have talked to others who own the sedona as well, some are averaging over the 20mpg, while others are like myself, 10-11 mpg.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
| Number of Occurences | 9 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN MARCOS, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 22/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | KIA WORLD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | TEMECULA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |