| Issue ID | 836815 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10374625 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/04/07 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. While driving 60 mph and trying to slow down, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact had to thrust the vehicle into neutral and the rpms kept increasing. The contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off. The dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle accelerated at least three times after the diagnostic test. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that if the dealer could not duplicate the failure, they could not repair the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 44,609. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44609 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRADENTON, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233676XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 60 |
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