| Issue ID | 544693 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10124043 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/05/05 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Thumping noise from front end.. Wheels or struts. Usually occurs at slow speeds on uneven surfaces. Not as noticable at higher speeds. This concerns me because something is apparently loose and vibrating yet they have yet to correct the problem. If you look at ww. Kia-forums. Com and look under sedona, you will see numerous people with the same problem and kia has yet to fix it. I guess they won't be happy until the front end falls out or something. People have had their whole front end basically replaced and still they have the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 600 |
| Number of Occurences | 100 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST. JOSEPH, MO |
| VIN pattern | 11111111111XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 15/12/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | JAY WOLFE |
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