2005 Kia Sedona Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Kia Sedona, 8% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,700 miles. 2 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.
“3/29/2016...my 2005 Kia Sedona has steering problems. The steering wheel is tight or stiff and often difficult to steer especially in making right turns. My mechanic experienced the same problem this morning when driving it and said it is the steering coupler. When he contacted a local Kia dealership their parts department told him that there was a recall on this item. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852166, filed 2016-03, 148,524 miles“Steering wheel will not turn at low speeds. This has almost caused accidents on several occasions. Steering wheel will not turn or becomes very difficult to turn when I back out of my driveway or out of a parking space.”
NHTSA complaint #10670351, filed 2015-01, 70,000 miles“Was leaving our local walmart ; and when almost to the intersection; felt the car wheel wobble like I got a flat tire. So I stopped and got out and looked; didn't see any flats ; started to go and a thunk ; and then I couldn't move; both front tires were pointing in opposite directions. Had to have it towed home; and haven't been able to look and see what the problem is because of the weather. I sure am glad I wasn't going down the interstate at that time; is where I was going .”
NHTSA complaint #10684001, filed 2015-02, 146,203 miles“The factory installed spring type clamp failed to hold the power steering hose on; the hose came off, all the power steering fluid came out and steering was lost. The spring type clamp was replaced with a worm type clamp. Fortunately this happened in a parking lot. If it had happened on the highway or in traffic it could have resulted in an accident. Also the power steering fluid could have blown onto the exhaust system and caused a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10445644, filed 2012-01, 69,554 miles“A regular maintenance at the dealership caused a defect in my vehicle's brakes, a tire rotation defect and a steering problem(vehicle keeps on pulling to the right and brake pedal too soft and almost touches the floor when used-brake ineffective). The dealer did not show any signs of concern about the safety of the vehicle despite several attempts to address the issue. No choice but to contact company's headquarters.”
NHTSA complaint #10141811, filed 2005-11, 8,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10027724Oct 1, 2008Kia: increased steering effort. In areas where heavy road salt use occurs, increased steering effort and noise (from steering intermediate shaft) for some sedona.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 22 | 13% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Sedona
81 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
16 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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