17 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2005 Kia Motor Sedona. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Kia Motor Sedona based on all problems reported for the 2005 Sedona.
Brake line rusted out. Lost brakes while driving.
I own a 2005 kia Sedona with the same brake problems as the other complaints. The dealer replaced them up until the warranty ran out and now it all comes out of my pocket. I've had the brakes done at least 5 times on this vehicle and this is ridiculous. Does someone need to die in order for this to be corrected?? the entire front end shakes and stutters horribly and every time I've been told my brakes/rotors need replaced.
I am writing a complaint about the rotors and brakes on my 2005 kia Sedona. I know many others that own the same type of van and are having the same problem. I have taken it in the dealer and they have told me that they know and are aware of the problem but there is nothing they can do. They have told me that the rotors need to replaced and that the brakes also need to be. I have taken it in several time to have my brakes checked and have been told that they are fine and that there is something wrong with the rotors and that it is a dealer problem. I would like for this to be looked into more as to I would not want to have an accident with such a problem to my van.
I have a 2005 kia Sedona van with less than 34,000 miles. I have been pulsating problem in what I thought was my brakes but now know that it is the rotors on my van. When driving especially on the highway when I apply my brakes the shaking and pulsation makes me think I will not be able to stop. After doing some research on the internet I find that many Sedona owners have had the same problems. I took it in to my local kia dealer today(7/28/2009) and they told me that yes many have this problem but it is not something that is covered with my warranty. I have to have them replaced or turned at a cost to me of some $400. Why when so many people are having this issue why has no one issued a recall to find out why this is happening. I am just as frustrated as the other owners trying to resolve this issue. I guess it is going to take a few people getting hurt or killed before this issue can be resolved.
I own a 2005 kia and we have replaced the brakes several time because it squeals and moans and they shake the car when applied but replacing them doesn't seem to help.
Brakes squealed at slower speeds. Brakes replaced using kia parts twice in 2 years. Eventually, braking at high speeds (over 35mph & on hwy) caused van to shake excessively, and steering wheel to vibrate, along with return of squealing noise at lower speeds. Kia parts used again to replace brake discs, rotors 01/09. Within one month the squealing and then shaking problems returned. Goodyear found other reports of this same problem and replaced the kia parts with an upgraded aftermarket brand of parts. No problems since! we have also had to replace tires 3 times before this latest fix.
I own a 2005 kia Sedona that I purchased new. I put the first set of brakes on it at 15,000 miles. It now has 52,000 and I'm going to have to put the fifth set on. I contacted kia directly and they told me their wasn't a recall but there was a brake system upgrade that I could purchase. I asked if they were aware of a brake problem and they said only in certain areas ,depending on the terrain. I am 32 years old and have never seen nothing like this and I have always lived here. At 52,000 miles I should just now be putting on the first set of brakes.
This particular problem starts when I'm on a major highway and have to make an "immediate action required" braking manuever at higher speeds of 65-70mph. (slower vehicle in front of you = panic stop, exiting to an off ramp and a hard stop) when braking hard the cars brakes sounds like the abs system can't get a grip so to speak and the whole car shudders. The car brakes but sounds like your wearing something out. I have had a mechanic test drive the car but he could not replicate the condition. I had new rotors put on to no avail. The condition continues as of today under those condtions I've mentioned. I will live with the problem. Thank-you.
The contact owns a 2005 kia Sedona. The contact felt a pulsating sensation when braking, which caused the entire vehicle to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the brakes and rotors were replaced under warranty. The brakes have been replaced numerous times. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 48,000.
Consumer 2005 Sedona would not move forward or backward. Mechanic determined that it was the brakes. The consuemr believes the problem is with the transmission.
The contact owns a 2005 kia Sedona. Two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the front end brakes began vibrating and shaking when they were applied. The vehicle has been to the dealer on three different occasions, and the front brakes and rotors were replaced twice. The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current mileage was 26,657 and failure mileage was 13,399.
The contact owns a 2005 kia Sedona. The contact stated that the brakes would grind when the brake pedal was depressed. The brakes were replaced at the failure mileage (28,934 miles) and again at the current mileage (52,773).
From the beginning of the purchase in October, 05, I have had pulsating brakes that don't want to stop on contact. The local dealer informed me there was a part coming out to replace/repair and as soon as it was out, I would be one of the first to get my vehicle fixed. Every 3-4 000 miles at oil change and tire rotation, I have had work done on my brakes and kia has covered the cost. Every time I go in and complain, they fix the problem and tell me it's still in "process". When my vehicle rolled over 60,000 miles, the warranty expired and now kia is telling me they will no longer cover the cost to repair this ongoing manufacture problem.
From the first day I drove my 2005 kia Sedona off the lot it has vibrated when the brakes are used. Even after having them replaced it continues to vibrate so I did not realize it was a big big problem until I started to read the reports on it now I cannot wait till I have it paid for so I can buy something else. . . The brakes also make a moaning noise and/or squealing noise. . . This is not all the time but it is aggravating . . . Will no buy kia product again. . . The only reason I got this one was there was not much choice after katrina hit and now I am stuck with it for a few more years. . . Why won't they find a fix for it before some one is really hurt.
The contact owns a 2005 kia Sedona. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed a vibration and a grinding sound coming from the rear brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician cleaned the rear brakes and rotors however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four separate times however, the technicians were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
A regular maintenance at the dealership caused a defect in my vehicle's brakes, a tire rotation defect and a steering problem(vehicle keeps on pulling to the right and brake pedal too soft and almost touches the floor when used-brake ineffective). The dealer did not show any signs of concern about the safety of the vehicle despite several attempts to address the issue. No choice but to contact company's headquarters.
The day I purchased my 2005 kia Sedona the radio stopped working. That was replaced, then the lighter went. Again the radio and then within the first three weeks the brakes and front end which has been the ongoing problems and concern to date. With numerous trips up until 9/05 and my taking it to yet another dealer 9/05-1/06 leading to it blowing out a tire and now them telling me all along of course that nothing is outside of "normal" or their fault etc. However buying this vehicle new and it sounding and like something I've never heard before (and I've driven for 20 years many types of cars new and very old!) let alone the way it shakes. . Yet they always led me to believe I was nuts. They did replaced the rotors finally only after I took it to someone else who documented it needed it and I took it back with the paper work and that wasn't until August (I bought it in may) and they'd blown me off for two months. I've called kia main office who also is making it not their problem it's a "normal" wear issue. There is no car that sounds and feels like this upon braking. Reading your site at least I know I'm not alone finally which is what *they* want you to think!.