| Issue ID | 623647 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10185809 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 21/03/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* - the contact has a 2006 kia sedona van. The vehicle has had a knocking sound on the driver's side, under the hood. She was told by a tire manufacturer and a mechanic that the cv joints and motor mounts were causing the knocking sound. From 0 - 5 mph, when she turns or brakes, or when the vehicle moves forward or backwards it makes the knocking sound. The weather is not a factor. The knocking was constant and got louder upon driving the vehicle. The current and failure mileage were both 14,289 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14289 |
| Number of Occurences | 0 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MEDFORD, OR |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233X66XXXXXX |
| 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 | 13/05/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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| Dealer's name | BUTLER KIA |
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