| Issue ID | 1318038 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10906473 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 13/09/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was unable to tell where the noise originated. An independent mechanic stated that the control arm on the front driver side of the vehicle was loose and spray painted as if it were repaired. The front wheel on the passenger side of the vehicle was loose also and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was recently repaired for a safety recall associated with nhtsa campaign number: 16v387000 (suspension); however, the vehicle was not properly repaired and was still experiencing failures. The failure mileage was 85,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COURTLAND, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233586XXXXXX |
| 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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