| Issue ID | 1015774 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10547227 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 27/02/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front braking system problem - pads and rotor wear out quickly. Potential safety issue as recall warranted. Internet search reveals this is problem with same make and model vehicle. Here is what i can confirm but also have email into dealer related to said vehicle. 2/27/07 - brakes grinding (15957) nothing done (dealer) 6/18/07 - brakes pulsating (21,764) (rotors turned) (dealer) 9/7/07 - brakes squeaking (25365) nothing done (dealer) 7/24/08 - mileage 38,853 - new pads and rotors (dealer) 4/21/09 - brakes checked - grinding (48,935) nothing done (dealer) 5/21/09 - brakes squeaking (50,032) - pad kit installed (dealer) 10/20/09 - mileage 56,015 - new front pads and rotors resurfaced (dealer) 17162 miles since last change 2/4/10 - mileage around 62,000 - rear pads and rotors (alignment specialist inc) 12/8/10 - mileage 68,423 - full front pads and rotors (country club tire) 12408 miles since last change 1/4/11 - mileage 69082 - replaced pad (country club tire) 10/5/13 - mileage 85401 - front pads (country club tire) 16319 miles since last change brakes on these kia sedonas do not last (see above) - vehicle is drove mostly on highway as vacation vehicle. Driver is not a brake rider (one foot on brake at all times). This is a safety issue as well as an economic issue. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST CHARES, MO |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233766XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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