| Issue ID | 1707990 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11377316 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/11/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact stated that while making a turn, a popping noise occurred coming from the rack and pinion steering. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the rack & pinion steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with a new rack & pinion however, the failure recurred. The technician informed the contact that there was a problem with the rack and pinion. The technician informed the contact that a kia dealer rack & pinion was tested and failed, and was unable to correct the failure. The contact mentioned that six months ago, when the vehicle was purchased, the rack and pinion was replaced. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | UNICOI, TN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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