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2006 KIA SEDONA Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	682684
Internal NHTSA #	10233803
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SEDONA
Model Year	2006
File date	07/07/08
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2006 kia sedona lx. The vehicle has a remote starter manufactured by audiovox, model number pro9556. When the contact pre-started her vehicle inside her home with the device, she noticed that the vehicle switched into gear. She drove backwards and crashed into another place of residence. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the starter device allowed the vehicle to shift into gears without having a key in the ignition when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. As a consequence, the vehicle could easily be stolen and increased the risk of a crash or serious injury. She notified the manufacturer of the equipment and the vehicle, but neither sources would assume liability. The contact has pictures of the failed component and the crash. The failure and current mileages were 40,000. Updated 12/11/08 bf the vehicle came out of park without the keys being in the ignition. There were also times when the key would get stuck in the ignition. The consumer realized the vehicle could be shifted into reverse without keys. Updated 12/11/08 .*jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	40000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	CANASTOTA, NY
VIN pattern	KNDMB233766XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
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	01/05/07
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
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Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	BURDICK KIA
Dealer's telephone number	315-233-5308
Dealer's city	CICERO
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	13039

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2006 KIA SEDONA Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA SEDONA Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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