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2005 Kia sedona Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Kia sedona has 18 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Kia sedona

Brakes
73
Engine
18
Electrical
14
Steering
14
Suspension
11
Airbags
11
Wheels
9
Other
8
Speed Control
8
Tires
6
Powertrain
3

18

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 13, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2005 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she noticed tha...
May 16, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT...
Oct 8, 2017ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSTALLS WITH NO WARNING ALL SPEEDS ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS..ENGINE HOT OR COLD..STARTS RIGHT BACK UP.....
May 15, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING...
Apr 21, 2016ENGINETHE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING& I CANT BRING IT TO A STOP SAFETY CAUSE THE BRAKE PADDLE IS HARD...
Jan 11, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE...
Nov 15, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, OR SITTING FOR 10 MINUTES, ...
Oct 6, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE COOLANT LINE CORRODED AND LEAKED COOLANT WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE RUN HOT AND STOP. I WAS LUCKY TO...
Jun 17, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE 2005 KIA SEDONA AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED FUNCTIONING NORMALLY AND SOMETIMES IT TURNS ON AND SOME...
Nov 23, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGSENGINE STALLING.... COMPLETELY STOPPED... LOSS OF POWER DURING CITY DRIVING. DEALER NOT ABLE TO FIN...
Sep 13, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGREAR COOLANT LINES ARE LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, CAUSING OVERHEATING, AND VEHICLE STALLING. *TR
Jun 20, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON JUNE 20TH I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY WIFE THAT OUR VAN HAD OVERHEATED AND SHUT IT SELF OFF IN THE ...
Feb 1, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2005 KIA SEDONA OVER HEATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. CONSUMER STATED THAT KIA TOLD HER TO PUT COOLANT A...
Jan 26, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT2005 KIA SEDONA VAN WITH MULTIPLE DEFECTS CUSTOMER STATES, MOTOR AND TWO FREON UNITS FOR THE AIR CON...
Jan 19, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE TOOK APPROXIMATELY FIVE SE...
Oct 7, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ...
Jun 21, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERS WHERE THEY DETERM...
Aug 22, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY NEW 2005 KIA SEDONA, WITH 4300 MILES ON IT, HAS SHUT DOWN WHILE TRAVELI...

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