Problems with 2006 Kia Sedona ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Intermittent failure to start. due to an electrical problem in the fuse box (i personally talked to kia who read the service bulletin to me) the anti-theft system locks down the car rendering it inoperable. the internet is loaded with this same complaint even to the point of offering a solution to jump across the anti-theft system to eliminate this problem. in talking to kia, they acknowledged the problem but said that unless there was a government recall they would do nothing for it. it bothers me that they won't accept responsibility for their defect. it bothers me more that my wife could be stranded somewhere because her car wouldn't start. do i have any other recourse since it is now out of warranty and kia would not even look at it unless i could replicate the problem which was impossible since it is intermittent. ...updated 09/21/15 *bf updated 10/31/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. while driving approximately 45 mph with the headlights activated, the headlights failed suddenly. the contact was able to continue driving cautiously and at a reduced speed. the vehicle was repaired in 2009 under nhtsa campaign id number 06v349000 (electrical system: wiring) however, the malfunction recurred. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 48,084.

Our kia sedona has exhibited numerous electrical problems. the power doors stopped working when we push the button in the console or use our keypad. the doors no longer lock using the keypad, either. we have replaced numerous headlights and turn signal lights, and seem to be doing so every other month lately. i am surprised that there are no recalls on this vehicle as the headlight/turn signal issue is very dangerous. due to the number of complaints i have viewed, i would urge kia to investigate and offer customers a solution. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. while making a left turn at 35 mph, the rear driver's side door suddenly opened and then began to close electronically. the door continued to open and close until the contact was able to disconnect the wiring on the defective door. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but was not serviced for the failure. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the current and failure mileages were 71,124.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona lx. the vehicle has a remote starter manufactured by audiovox, model number pro9556. when the contact pre-started her vehicle inside her home with the device, she noticed that the vehicle switched into gear. she drove backwards and crashed into another place of residence. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the starter device allowed the vehicle to shift into gears without having a key in the ignition when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. as a consequence, the vehicle could easily be stolen and increased the risk of a crash or serious injury. she notified the manufacturer of the equipment and the vehicle, but neither sources would assume liability. the contact has pictures of the failed component and the crash. the failure and current mileages were 40,000. updated 12/11/08 *bf the vehicle came out of park without the keys being in the ignition. there were also times when the key would get stuck in the ignition. the consumer realized the vehicle could be shifted into reverse without keys. updated 12/11/08 .*jb

Passenger side headlight regularly (every 2 to 3 months) burns out; have changed the headlight several times per year since 2007. also the turn signals work intermittently, where one or the other goes out; changed these several times per year as well. *js

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the rear passenger and driver side doors close when ever it appears someone or something is entering or exiting the vehicle. the dealer replaced the rolling arm and sensor; however, the contact has still experienced the failure. the current mileage was 43431 and the failure mileage was at 30000.

2006 kia sedona with serious safety issues. passenger sliding door opens while driving, opens and closes and will not close all the way. starter was replaced. air bag light was looked at. consumer says there are more problems. *kb the rotors had to be replaced due them being out of round. several parts within the door were replaced such as the cable and door switch assembly and door latch assembly. the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. the rear sensors and rear caliper brake hose needed to be repaired.*jb

My kia sedona is in the zieser service center again. i had to take it in for the horn and other concerns. the horn does not always work and this is a safety issue. the dealer said they can not duplicate, but when my husband and i drive the vehicle it does not work on a consistent basis. they have had to replace parts on this horn already on several occasions. and i have had to bring it back on several occasions since they can not duplicate at first. on my last visit the service dept turned the rotors for the brakes. i told them that it is now squealing since they did this and i wanted to know why. when they called to tell me my car was ready, they said i owed $25 to look at the brakes. i ask why and dave in service said that their tech took over 2 hours to look for problems and no one was going to pay them (meaning kia), so i needed to pay. i told them i wanted to know why i did not have a squeak before and then after they did some warranty work on the van i did have a squeak. i also stated that i have a safety concern about the car feeling like it is being pushed when you are slowing down and you get to 30-35 mph. he said this is normal. lastly, the cruise control does not decelerate when going down hills (even a slight grade). it does not do this on a consistent basis. they told me this is normal, but when i drive it accelerates and if i have it set at say 40 mph i have to apply to brakes because i have had it accelerate past 60 mph. again, i am very concerned about my vehicle and the fact that there are safety issues that i feel need to be corrected. even though they state that the horn is working correctly, when i was driving this weekend, i was cut off by a car and when i went to honk the horn it did not work. and when i tested on several occasions, it did not work. my ...

Bulbs constantly going out. lots of front end issues with noises, clunking mostly. difficulty seeing due to blind spot where front window and doors meet and where front doors and back sliding door meets.

Just purchased new 2006 kia sedona van(current miles 512) automatic door locks(safety concern) van has power door looks. kia cust. service says nothing they can do along with the local dealer. hyundai(sister company)on their entourage van does have automatic door looks. i have experience with my hyundai 2006 sonata where in it also came without auto door looks and i took it back to the dealer and with in 20 min. they did a reprogram of the computer and now it has auo door looks. since the kia & hyundai are on the same platform, same engine transmission i believe the situation can be corrected by a simple program change that the manufacture should be responsible for. safety of internal passengers and children is most important and this defect needs to be addressed. *jb