Steering Rack And Pinion problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sedona

The contact owns a 2004 kia Sedona. The contact was driving 2 mph and attempting a right turn when the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a private mechanic. The mechanic advised that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 83,325 and the current mileage was 85,000.

Steering binding. Was told at the kia dealership that they have had problems with steering in Sedonas now I am paying a high price to get vehicle fixed. I asked why isnt it on recall list they said they dont have anything to do with it. I am leasing a 2004 kiasedona. I have had problem with turning the steering wheel to the left as found in other complaints and was told the rack and pinion steering needed to be fixed.

2004 kia Sedona. Steering this vehicle became extremely dangerous when executing turns, especially exiting from highways. Steering feels as if it is binding and about to seize. Steering wheel will not return to center without significant driver effort. The problem is more noticeable when applying the brakes. Kia simply advised me the vehicle is out of warranty and the steering mechanism is not part of the drive train. The repair shop indicates the steering system needs replacement of the rack and pinion mechanism. This vehicle was purchased new in NJ and it has been used primarily in NJ and the northeast; the vehicle is used as the family car with most driving done locally within town. Mileage is approx 63,000. The problem is not related to the power steering fluid or pump. The steering mechanism is about the most basic and critical safety system on a car next to the brakes. Prior investigations listed on the NHTSA site mention a problem rate 11 times higher in salt belt states (my vehicle had to have the rear wheel bearings replaced for this issue via a safety recall). It seems this is something the car manufacturer needs to reconsider.