| Issue ID | 830198 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10368835 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 24/10/10 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1) few times on different occasions lost acceleration pedal (sort) no rpm response, only idles , . Incidents recorded on "kia black box so far four (4) time .. No any explanation,repairs or what to do with repeatable problems from kia service .. 2) very lately while driving in traffic at speed approximately 40 mph all suddenly car completely shot down with loosing steering power, brakes otherwise car totally disabled .. All lights on dashboard "on" .... Again kia service didn't detect (probably box not programmed for that event) .. Problems not diagnosed, no any repairs, replacements (computer chips?) .. Car not safe for driving on public roads considering 1) my safety and 2) public safety on highways ... Despite promises kia.. Service is contacting me or providing evaluation .... I am afraid to use that car safely ... I was approached by man who had similar problems on kia optima and also was left without answer ... Updated 01/20/11 *bf |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | BEVERLY HILLS, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233986XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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