2004 Kia Sedona EX Electrical system Problems

“To whom this may concern: we are a family of 6 and on july 21st our 2004 Kia Sedona Ex caught on fire. We had just driven it 2 hours before with no indications of a fire. We heard a blaring horn and looked out the window to see the neighbor running across the street. We stepped out of the house to find our van in flames coming from the driver side. The windows were all up and we watched the fire die down and smoke fill the air. The police and fire department came and took pictures and made a report. …”

“While driving today, I noticed a whining noise, with a slight grinding noise to it as well. Initially thinking it was the brakes, I listened closer and realized it was not happening when braking but rather seemed to be happening when turning, primarily during acceleration. Soon after the turn as I steadied speed, the noise would decrease or disappear. After the first few times making turns however, in addition to the noise the steering wheel also became very stiff and extremely difficult to turn. It progressed so suddenly and severely that I was worried I may not make it home without crashing. …”

“On or about march 20, 2010, while my wife was operating our 2004 Kia sedona van, the left front (drivers seat) power seat moved all the way forward while vehicle was in motion. Driver did not initiate action. Seat could not be moved to the rearward position. Mileage at this time (march 2010 was 50,599) this same action occurred on one previous occasion(while I was driving the vehicle) on or about february 17, 2009, at that time the vehicle was taken to lafountaine Kia, dearborn, michigan for servicing. Vehicle mileage at this time was 40,431. …”

“On the first incident, I went out to the van, a 2004 Kia Sedona Ex and it wouldn't even turn over, just made a clicking noise. Then it would turn over and not fire. I called roadside assistance to have them tow it, but tried later before they arrived and pressed the accelerator to the floor and it finally fired up. I thought maybe it was just bad gas since it was fine after that. Yesterday, my wife is driving it and the radio cuts off and she begins to lose power and cannot accelerate. …”

“5/05 noticed humming on occasion from rear wheels at highway speeds 6/30/05 received recall notice that rear hub assembly/or bearings may need replacing. …”