2005 Kia Sedona Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 81about this part
- Share
- 44%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 81 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Kia Sedona, 44% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front brakes and rotors on the 2005 Kia Sedona. The rotors are overheating with normal driving and had to be resurfaced at 15000 miles. The brake pads had to be replaced at 23000. The rotor had to be replaced at 34000. Kia manager told me there is a problem with the 2005 Kia Sedona brake system and suggested that I make a complaint to NHTSA.”
NHTSA complaint #10195346, filed 2007-07, 34,000 miles“This particular problem starts when I'm on a major highway and have to make an immediate action required braking maneuver 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10521951, filed 2013-06, 43,500 miles“At 10,616 miles I had to have my brake rotors and pads fixed due to squealing; the dealers mechanic turned the rotors and replaced the pads. Now at 20934 miles the same repair has to be done again. When I questioned the mechanics about this I was told they are having a problem with the 2005 Kia Sedona due to the brakes not being sufficient for the weight of the vehicle. I was also told never to tow a trailer even though my van is rated to tow because the brakes may fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186924, filed 2007-04, 20,934 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10311181, filed 2010-02, 31,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10240686, filed 2008-09, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2010 | 9 | 28% |
| 2009 | 9 | 19% |
| 2008 | 20 | 12% |
| 2007 | 20 | 13% |
| 2006 | 45 | 12% |
| 2005 | 81 | 44% |
| 2004 | 32 | 18% |
| 2003 | 26 | 16% |
| 2002 | 27 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Sedona
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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