| Issue ID | 1265554 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10839305 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 24/02/11 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. While driving 15 mph, the rear sliding doors opened and the door ajar warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road, closed both rear doors, and resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where all four door latches were replaced. In addition, the driver, passenger, and rear door latches failed to remain closed. The contact used a screwdriver to lock the doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latches failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRUNSWICK, OH |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233176XXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
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