| Issue ID | 619343 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10182556 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/04/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl- the contact stated that his 2006 kia sedona has had safety issues since he purchased the vehicle in 04/2006. The contact stated that after purchasing his vehicle in 04/2006 the vehicle started having stalling problems. The contact informed the dealership of the problems he was having such as stalling, and the when trying to shift the gear to drive the vehicle wouldn't go into drive nor will the vehicle go forward. The dealership informed the contact that the vheicle needed a new transmission because of the front pump seal was ripped. The contact stated that they replace the transmission on 08/11/06. The contact stated that after that time he continued to have stalling problems. He also stated the brakes started to lock up, started smoking and making a rumbling noise. The contact stated that he was infomed by the dealership that there was a recall for his vehicle with campaing# 06v26500, for service brakes; foundation components; hoses; lines/ piping and fitting. The contact stated that they replaced that recall on 09/20/06. After that the contact stated that something burned the fuse box in the engine compartment and the wipers and lights stopped working and had to replace the fuses on the vehicle. The contact did inform the dealership of this problem and he was infomed again by the dealership of a recall for campaign# 06v349000 for the electrical system; wiring. The contact did call the manufacturer about the many problems he's had with his new vehicle and was given a case # k1213970. The contact stated that he spoke to tavares davis at the corporate office and was told that they will discuss a buy back from the contact. The contact stated that this coversation took place in 01/2006 and mr. Davis hasn't called him back regarding the buy back. The contact does have all repair orders that were done by the dealership. (plh) |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7431 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233966XXXXXX |
| 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 | 20/04/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| 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 | EVERGREEN KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 773-779-4281 |
| Dealer's city | CHICAGO |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 60620 |