| Issue ID | 1472682 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11100358 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/06/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle vibrated through the steering wheel without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road for observation and then driven to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the bolt that held the axle and the transmission was loose and stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to nelson kia (4730 n virginia ave, bassett, va 24055, 855-666-3226) where it was diagnosed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BASSETT, VA |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233266XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 65 |
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