| Issue ID | 1637628 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11301163 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/01/20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that previously the battery, starter, and starter relay were replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on four separate occasions the fuse panel, the alternator, and ignition were inspected however, the mechanics were unable to provide a prognosis for the failure. Mastria kia located at 1555 new state hwy, raynham, ma 02767, (508) 802-6800, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed however, there was no guarantees as to whether or not the mechanic would be able to retrieve information as to the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 127000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRAINTREE, MA |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB133X86XXXXXX |
| 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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