general problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sedona

Everything appears normal driving down road bout 45 to 50 mph. Slowed down for car n front was turning when I noticed smoke coming from under hood around headlights both sides. Then we pulled into a storage unit place. When even more smoke . I got out popped hood it was all on fire. I turned off van and a friend and I got a couple cups and dipped in water puddle and put fire out , while we were watching to make sure it restarted 2 more times. After half hour goes by and no more smoke . Closed van up found a ride home after contacting insurance company.

On Saturday, December 16, at approximately 11:30 am, my wife's 2004 kia Sedona spontaneously caught fire in the driveway of our home. I had driven it that morning to run a quick errand, actual drive time less than half an hour without anything out of the ordinary. I returned home, parked in our driveway behind my Ford windstar. Both my wife and myself were in our house when we heard a loud boom followed shortly by a second boom. That is when we saw that fire was coming from the engine compartment of her van and the rear of my windstar was on fire. We immediately called 911 and shortly thereafter our local fire company arrived and began fighting the blaze. By that time both vehicles were engulfed in flames. The fire appears to have started in the engine compartment of the kia. Both vehicles are a total loss. Until this incident, notwithstanding basic maintenance and repairs, the kia Sedona was a very reliable vehicle. As with the windstar, maintenance and repairs were done on a regular and as needed basis by the same shop that has worked on all our vehicles for over 10 years. I am sure I can produce maintenance and repair records if needed. The last time the kia was serviced was late October of this year to replace an alternator.

When I went to start my car it immediately shut off, as it occasionally does. The rpm's dropped and the engine cut out. Usually the problem is resolved by me revving the engine for a minute or two, but the problem persisted longer than usual. It eventually stayed on and I tried to drive away. As I changed into gear everything seemed okay, I reversed from where I was parked then I put it into drive and while in the middle of the road the engine cut out and I was stuck there for only a few seconds luckily. I drove back to where I was parked and as I stopped the engine cut out on me. This typically has happened to me when the gas tank was below half. I managed to get to a gas station and fill up and that stopped the problem.

Takata recall. . My van stalls out no matter where. . Stopped at idle it randomly shuts off. . Driving average speed in town 45mph it randomly shuts off. . On the hwy. Speeds average from 55 to 70 mph it randomly shuts off . . In heavy traffic this is very dangerous. . I have replaced the following. . Fuel pump fuel filter fuel pump relays throttle position sensor mass air flow sensor crank shaft position sensor oxygen sensor fuel coil packs spark plugs intake gaskets injectors air filter just like the hundreds of people on the forumebay about kia Sedona. . I've put $1000's in the van with no solution to the dangerous issues. . The only thing left to change is the internal wiring. . This problem is way to common for kia not to have a recall on it. . Its a huge safety hazard and needs to have something done about it. . Not just for me but for everyone that has a kia Sedona. . Its obviously a short in the wiring and is a manufacturer flaw for so many people to have the same issue. . Btw my van only has 100. 000 miles on it I've seen some as low as 30. 000 with this same issue. . No excuses for this. . Any kind of electronic short out has potential for fire not to mention the hazards of the van randomly stopping in town at intersection on the interstate .

Abs module is dead.

Car bucking and shifting problems. Kia has had many problems with the Sedona and fuel problems that they are well aware of but refuse to do anything about them. The car stalls on the free way it buck violently and there are numerous owners that are having the same problems that we are facing.

: the contact stated while the child was restrained, the booster seatbelt clips fractured without warning which allowed the seatbelt to rub the child's neck. No injuries were sustained. The manufacturer was alerted. The child safety seat is an evenflo comet, model # 3221213p1, date of manufcature Jan. 16, 2003.

: the contact stated while the child was restrained, the booster seatbelt clips fractured which allowed the seatbelt to rub the child's neck. This incident occurred without warning. No injuries were sustained. The manufacturer was alerted. The child safety seat is an evenflo comet, model # 3221213p1, date of manufacture oct. 23, 2002.

The consumer received a recall letter in the mail on June 15, 2005. There was no recall number on the letter. The consumer has contacted the dealer and they do not have the parts. It has been a month since the consumer received the letter. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and the parts were back ordered.

Gas mileage far below promised. The 2004 kia Sedona lx was posted as 16-22 mpg. We are averaging 11 mpg hwy/city. It has been to the dealer twice, the second time there were parts replaced like airflow sensors. This did not correct the problem. Our dealer has worked with us well, but with gas prices the way they are, the cost to operate the vehicle is much more than advertised. I have talked to others who own the Sedona as well, some are averaging over the 20mpg, while others are like myself, 10-11 mpg.