2005 Kia Sedona Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 9%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,550miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Kia Sedona, 9% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,550 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On june 20th I received a call from my wife that our van had overheated and shut it self off in the intersection, (luckily there was not much traffic.) when I arrived I found the van out of coolant. I refilled the coolant and checked for leaks, finding none I drove the van home. Upon arrival at home I found the van to be almost out of coolant again, but found no leaks. I refilled it again and the next day after a short trip I found a large puddle of coolant under the vehicle. I traced it back to two metal lines coming off the back of the motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10274842, filed 2009-06, 65,445 miles“The 2005 Kia Sedona air conditioner stopped functioning normally and sometimes it turns on and sometimes doesn't also the heater started acting up and it sometimes would turn on and sometimes wouldn't this has LED to the car getting to the point where it's going to overheat.”
NHTSA complaint #10587964, filed 2014-05, 47,100 miles“Vehicle has multiple brake issues...replaced front rotor and pads 3 times, and replaced front wheel bearings twice. Vehicle was bought with 7,226 miles and now has 20,000 miles. The belts were replaced twice and the front suspension was fixed twice so far. Vehicle was bought at zeiser motors is st. Peters mo and the service department keeps telling me there is nothing wrong with vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10215540, filed 2008-01, 7,226 miles“2005 Sedona check engine light illuminated, spark plugs were replaced. Consumer also experienced problems with the gear shift, throttle and brakes locked up. Previously responded on 12-15-06 by aae duplicate letter the master cylinder in the consumer vehicle had to be replaced. The part had been recalled (recall number 05v329000) but the dealer refused to replace it. The consumer requested reimbursement form the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10177481, filed 2006-12, 21,866 miles“Have a 2005 Kia Sedona and the van has 22,000 and has been in the repair shop for brake problems over 6 times. Since 8/05 has been back in for service for oil leaks, remote problems, tire problems. The rotors have been changed, the pads, everything has been done but after a little time passes the noise and the pulsating comes back. The van starts to pull when you go to put on the breaks and it makes noises. Keep bring it back to the dealership and they fix it with new brakes, rotors, pads but the problem keeps coming back and back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10202386, filed 2007-09, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10133170Mar 2, 2018PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned…
- 10034246May 1, 2010Kia: intermittent mil on with no fault code stored; information about dtc p1330. Provides information relating to certain vehicles. In affected vehicles an intermittent short to…
- 10033464Nov 1, 2009Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. Information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may…
- 10024290May 1, 2008Sedona (gq) corroded heater coolant pipes - on some built from may 1, 2001, to aug. 30, 2005. *nj updated 6/17/08.
- 10019639Apr 1, 2006Canister close valve inspection/replacement. Malfunction indicator light (mil) related to the canister close valve and/or evaporative system.
- 10015314Jan 1, 2005Emissions certifications.
- 10015749Jan 1, 2004New name & maintenance schedule for evap canister vent filter. Kia technician times.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 15 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 9% |
| 2004 | 24 | 14% |
| 2003 | 20 | 12% |
| 2002 | 27 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Sedona
81 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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