2005 Kia Sedona Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Kia Sedona, 5% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Kia Sedona starts when it wants to. I have power to the dash lights, radio, and other electronics. The company has known about this issue since the 2002 version and with high miles. It has to deal with the an issue with the factory vehicle immobilizer control module can cause the vehicle to think it is being stolen. This will immediately disallow the vehicle from starting. . While this is good most of the time, it isn't good since it doesn't set off the engine light so mechanics can read the computer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11191376, filed 2019-03, 225,000 miles“My vehicle has been pulling to the right and to the left ever since I purchased it. It also accelerates on its own. It seems as if the gas pedal sticks from time to time. We are currently working with the bbb and manufacturer.there is no specific incident date.”
NHTSA complaint #10168377, filed 2006-09, 100 miles“Took my 2005 Kia Sedona van in for the 7 time since 12/2004 to have brakes replaced. Spoke with the service techs and they say that Kia seems to have a problem with the front braking system on this vehicle, and is aware of the problem. The manufactor tells the service dept. To just keep replacing them. I am worried about the safety of my family when driving this vehicle. The dealership service department has replaced the braking system many times, but the Kia motors refuses to acknowledge the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10126026, filed 2005-06, 7,100 miles“Dt:consumer received recall letter on june 15, 2005, and the dealer said he did not have the kit to do recall repairs. Consumer wanted to take vehicle on trip on june 23, 2005 and was concerned that dealer will not have repairs done in time, and vehicle may not be safe. Consumer contacted manufacturer, and they wanted him to call back. Consumer wanted to take vehicle on trip if possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10125544, filed 2005-06, 2,622 miles“My air bag light is on and I talk to Kia about it they want to charge me a price for to take it off I hae a wheel bearing promble to. I had to get my wheel bearing repair to.”
NHTSA complaint #11123210, filed 2018-08Related service bulletins
- 10016851Dec 1, 2004Enhanced diagnosis and repair for p0446/p2422.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 20% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 27 | 20% |
| 2016 | 34 | 11% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 10 | 26% |
| 2012 | 16 | 15% |
| 2011 | 5 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Sedona
81 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology