Problems with 2005 Kia Sedona SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2005 kia sedona brake system is not safe. i have replaced the front pads, calipers, wheel bearing, and disks multiple times. wheel bearing and calipers were frozen and needed to be replaced. *tr

I have a 2005 kia sedona ex and the brakes have always been a little weak for the vehicle but after having brake issues with the rotors glazing (becoming to hot) and having to replace pads way to often about every 6-8 thousand miles i decided to go online and look up issues and it seems that model year has had severe brake issues that kia knows about and says they are working on an upgrade that the owner can purchase but yet none have been released to date. multiple owners complaining of exact same issues regarding the braking system being way to small for the vehicle weight and i thought this needed to be at least brought to your attention. kia's fix is to replace rotors and pads but the vehicles have the exact same symptoms within short period of time.. this could and almost has caused me to be in an accident. love the van hate the brake system and am currently investigating the use of aftermarket drilled and slotted brake rotors to reduce heating issues.. i am 37 yr old with a wife and 7 year old son and i don't drive my van hard but when i need it to stop i expect it to stop... *tw

I own a 2005 kia sedona with the same brake problems as the other complaints. the dealer replaced them up until the warranty ran out and now it all comes out of my pocket. i've had the brakes done at least 5 times on this vehicle and this is ridiculous. does someone need to die in order for this to be corrected?? the entire front end shakes and stutters horribly and every time i've been told my brakes/rotors need replaced. *tr

I am writing a complaint about the rotors and brakes on my 2005 kia sedona. i know many others that own the same type of van and are having the same problem. i have taken it in the dealer and they have told me that they know and are aware of the problem but there is nothing they can do. they have told me that the rotors need to replaced and that the brakes also need to be. i have taken it in several time to have my brakes checked and have been told that they are fine and that there is something wrong with the rotors and that it is a dealer problem. i would like for this to be looked into more as to i would not want to have an accident with such a problem to my van. *tr

I have a 2005 kia sedona van with less than 34,000 miles. i have been pulsating problem in what i thought was my brakes but now know that it is the rotors on my van. when driving especially on the highway when i apply my brakes the shaking and pulsation makes me think i will not be able to stop. after doing some research on the internet i find that many sedona owners have had the same problems. i took it in to my local kia dealer today(7/28/2009) and they told me that yes many have this problem but it is not something that is covered with my warranty. i have to have them replaced or turned at a cost to me of some $400. why when so many people are having this issue why has no one issued a recall to find out why this is happening. i am just as frustrated as the other owners trying to resolve this issue. i guess it is going to take a few people getting hurt or killed before this issue can be resolved. *tr

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. *tr

I got my 2005 kia sedona in 5/2006 used. since that time, i have had to have the brakes replaced (pads and rotors) at least 6 times, have had to have 4 sets of tires and have had to have the air conditioning replaced. the compressor in the a/c went completely out in 2009. this is all in addition to: replacing spark plugs, fans, etc etc. i have spent a huge amount of money on this van and it still shakes, pulls etc and the brakes are about to have to be replaced again. *tr

Brakes squealed at slower speeds. brakes replaced using kia parts twice in 2 years. eventually, braking at high speeds (over 35mph & on hwy) caused van to shake excessively, and steering wheel to vibrate, along with return of squealing noise at lower speeds. kia parts used again to replace brake discs, rotors 01/09. within one month the squealing and then shaking problems returned. goodyear found other reports of this same problem and replaced the kia parts with an upgraded aftermarket brand of parts. no problems since! we have also had to replace tires 3 times before this latest fix. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. while driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes made a loud squealing noise without the brake pedal being depressed. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, the brakes would not slow the vehicle down properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the mechanic stated that the front brakes were past the safety standards and needed to be replaced. the brakes were replaced, but lasted only 14,000 miles. the brakes were supposed to last 30,000 to 40,000 miles. the contact researched information that stated the brake shoes appeared to be too light for the weight of the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 14,730 and current mileage was 14,777.

This van has been in 3 times for brakes the rotors keep warping. i have taken it to the kia place twiced and to it to another dealership the third time. i have only had the van for 2 years (may 08). the other dealership says, that i will have to replace the rotors every 6 months. the rotors become warped "excessive lateral run out" per kia the front tires wear excessively, and the vehicle does not stay aligned. all that kia will do is replace the front rotors and pads until the warranty is out then the consumer pays. i have research on line the front brakes are undersized, causing the rotors to over heat and warp. the struts seem to have a wrong type of mount system and have to be replaced. kia is doing nothing about this they state that it is driving habits. thousands of people have complained about this, kia's final stand is that it is my driving habits. they are not taking responsibility for the safety flaw in their engineering of the front end being in adequate for the weight of the vehicle. kia needs to stand up and fix there vans'. i have replaced 6 tires in the last two years. *tr

This van has been in 5 times for brakes the rotors keep warping. *tr

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. *tr

Continual problem with rotors warping. causes vehicle to be difficult to stop or slow down. *tr

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. *ak kia manager told me there is a problem with the 2005 kia sedona brake system and suggested that i make a complaint to nhtsa.

In jan 2006, after only 12,000 miles on my 2005 kia sedona, we took our car in for front brake work. the front wheels vibrated when coming to a stop. the kia dealer re-turned the rotors and it fixed the problem temporarily. the problem returned but we have ignored it until now (july 2007) when at 40,000 miles the kia dealer says this is a maintenance issue, not a warranty issue. they said they would fix the problem for $450. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. the contact felt a pulsating sensation when braking, which caused the entire vehicle to shake. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the brakes and rotors were replaced under warranty. the brakes have been replaced numerous times. the failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 48,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. the contact stated that the brake rotors had to be turned twice at 14,944 miles and 19,076 miles. the contact stated that in december 2006 a large amount of pressure was felt when depressing the brake. the dealer stated that both rotors were corroded. on april 7, 2007, the contact was driving 25 mph in wet and icy conditions, while approaching a traffic light, the contact depressed the brake pedal half a block in advance, and the vehicle did not decrease in speed and the contact had to apply significant pressure to the brake pedal. a loud thump was heard from the front left tire brake while coming to a complete stop. the contact brought the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that both front brakes were glazed and the rotors were corroded. the dealer applied an anti glaze chemical and turned the rotors. the current mileage was 19,076 ,and failure mileage was 14,944. *ak the consumer stated that the dealer informed him that kia is aware of the problem and results from the fact that the rotor is under size for the weight of the sedona. updated 05/04/07*tr

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. when i contacted kia complaints they said they would not do anything to help me, and denied there was a problem with the brakes on the 2005 sedona. after searching the internet i have found this is a huge problem for many other 2005 sedona owners. there is even a discussion about it on www.edmunds.com in the forums section. i am pleading with the nhtsa to intervene regarding this matter before there is a loss of life! *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. while driving 5 mph the front brakes would squeak and grind. the dealer stated there was no failure with the brakes, however; the brakes were replaced. the brakes operated normal after being replaced but the failure returned after two months. the vin, engine size and cylinders were unknown. the failure mileage was 2,500. the current mileage was 30,000.

New van purchased with 3 miles on it back to dealer on 3 separate occasions to deal with brake issues, shuttering and "moaning" sound. first time rotors cut and brakes "cleaned" (approx 5500 miles). second time could not replicate the moaning sound (11300 miles). third time replicated moaning sound coming from rear drums, dealer resurfaced drums (approx 11600 miles). everything so far was under warranty so no cost was incurred up to this point. replaced rotors and front pads due to regular maintenance 5 months ago (approx 23000 miles). everything fine until 30000 mile service where brakes are adjusted (rear) and extreme shuttering occurs from rear (perhaps masked by not having properly adjusted rear brakes). appears to be drums that are out of round. will pay $125 each drum and apply myself as they are clearly out of warranty, but it seems that there is some inherent problem with the brakes on this van. 3500 lbs and too small of a braking system. this is my second new kia sedona and 3rd new kia vehicle in three years. love the brand - wish they'd fix the brake issue....this is going to get expensive now that it is out of warranty. seems like the majority of complaints are for the brakes. *jb

Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. there was a pulsing, braking, pulling motion as if the vehicle wanted to go in a different direction when the contact engaged the brake. the failure mileage was 11,00 ,and the current mileage was 12000. the failure was not due to a need for a front end alignment. the failure occurred 30 times.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. the contact stated that the rotors and brakes constantly overheat and cause the vehicle to vibrate and shift out of alignment when he depresses the brake pedal. the failure was noticed while driving 20 mph. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they continuously inform him to replace the brakes. however, the vibration always recurs within two weeks of having the brakes and rotors replaced. the current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 41,000.

Rotors warped at 20,000 miles. way too soon for this kind of wear. *jb

2005 sedona check engine light illuminated, spark plugs were replaced. consumer also experienced problems with the gear shift, throttle and brakes locked up. *ts 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. *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. in november 2006 the wheels began to vibrate, and made a loud noise when attempting to stop from 20 mph. the mehanic resurfaced the rotors, and cleaned and readjusted the rear drums. in february of 2007 the failure recurred. the same mechanic replaced the front brake pads and front rotors and readjusted and cleaned the rear drums again. on march 1, 2007, the noise returned and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. on march 7, 2007, the failure returned and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the front rotors were resurfaced and the rear drum was readjusted. currently, the failure is occurring again and the contact is not pleased that it happens very two months. the brakes have not failed again yet, but the vehicle feels as if it may shut off. the current mileage is 47,700 and failure mileage was 38,000. *ak

Starting in november 2006 the 2005 kia sedona started making a loud groaning noise when coming to a stop, usually at less than 20 mph. by january 2007 it stated happening almost every stop. a strong vibration could be felt through the pedal too. we took it to the dealer in may 2007 in the hopes of it being repaired, as we could take it no more. they said they looked at it and found nothing wrong. i asked if they had done the tsb # kt20070402401 by kia. they said if the mechanic found nothing , and they did not look at the tsb. the tsb, stated that the brakes should be changed if the customer reported the problem we had. they did not want to do it. we took the van and drove it. within 15 stops and less than 1 hour later the groan was back. i will be taking it back to dealer, and making them do the tsb. my wife and i refused to tow our pop up camper or drive long distances as we were afraid the brakes will fail!*ak

Consumer 2005 sedona would not move forward or backward. mechanic determined that it was the brakes. *ts the consuemr believes the problem is with the transmission. *nm

2005 kia sedona lx purchased new from dealer on 3-10-05. on 3/24/05, took van in for initial oil change and asked them to check brakes as well because of excessive noise, grinding, and a pulsating when using brakes. mileage was 2890. when technician checked brakes, the rotors were found to be warped, so they were resurfaced. on 9/17/05, took van back in for grinding noises as well as transmission slippage. mileage was 7781. according to the technician, no fault was found with braking system and noised was blamed on high humidity. no fault found on transmission either. throttle upgrade recall performed at this time. on 12/27/05, took van back in for shaking and vibrating when braking. mileage was 10664. technician found that the rotors were again warped. tried to resurface again, but found flaw in material, so new front disc plates were replaced. on 3/20/06, van once again taken in for popping and noises made when braking. mileage was 15325. technicians found no issues and said that they would need more time to diagnose issue. 15,000 mile service performed in lieu of checking brakes. on 10/6/06, took van in for issues relating to brakes again. technicians found that the brake pads were in need of repair on front, and rear drums needed resurfacing. engine mount was also worn and replaced. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. the brakes and rotors were replaced at 8,700 miles. at 16,400 miles, the vehicle needs new rotors and readjusting of the rear brakes. as a result, the brakes pulsate and cause the vehicle to shake and make it difficult to brake. when she took the vehicle to the dealer, they stated that the failure was due to her riding the brakes while driving. the current mileage was 16,400 and failure mileage was 8,700.

2005 kia sedona bought van brand new 9/11/2004 on 10/3/05 took van in for service and check up vibration in front end when applying brakes, was told by dealership rotors needed to replaced and work was completed, mileage at time 11,706. in march of 06 took van in for service and had same complaint of vibration in front end when applying brakes, was told it would need the rear brakes cleaned and adjusted not covered under warranty mileage approx. 15, 000 miles. front end still vibrated when applying brakes took vehicle in for 20,000 mile check and service and dealer advises rotors and brakes are worn out mileage is 20,398. dealer will not take care of problem under warranty, talked to kia customer service and they advised for discussion with field rep, he advised customer service he will not cover under warranty. at this time i will not let kia dealership repair brake problem, i have ordered high performance brake rotors and pads to replace oem equipment. talked with other consumers who own same year and model of van this seems to be a common problem. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the front end brakes began vibrating and shaking when they were applied. the vehicle has been to the dealer on three different occasions, and the front brakes and rotors were replaced twice. the purchase date and speed were unknown. the current mileage was 26,657 and failure mileage was 13,399.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. the contact stated that the brakes would grind when the brake pedal was depressed. the brakes were replaced at the failure mileage (28,934 miles) and again at the current mileage (52,773).

Brake noise at different stopping speeds,vibration and wobble (this is a new replacement vehicle) exact problem on the first vehicle. one dealer refused to work on brake problem at 5000 miles. *nm

Every 2-5 thousand miles the rotors become warped "excessive lateral run out" per kia the front tires wear excessively, and the vehicle does not stay aligned. all that kia will do is replace the front rotors and pads until the warranty is out then the consumer pays. after hours of research on line the front breaks are undersized, causing the rotors to over heat and warp. the struts seem to have a wrong type of mount system and have to be replaced. kia is doing nothing about this they state that it is driving habits. thousands of people have complained about this, most do not know how to follow through to get anything done. kia's final stand is that it is my driving habits. they are not taking responsibility for the safety flaw in their engineering of the front end being in adequate for the weight of the vehicle. *tr

July 2006 i noticed a smell of burning brakes or something similar. but after i turned the vehicle off for an hour the smell disappeared. then on july 4th 2006 we were 10 miles from home and noticed the radio turned off, then a few more miles the gauges all turned off, then by the time we got off the freeway, the car turned off. we then turned it back on, the radio and gauges all worked until we drove to the dealer which was closed so we drove one more mile to a safe place to park. at this time the car was completely dead. we looked in the engine, the fuse box was smoking and when opened, all the fuses were melted down and all the wires were melted too. we then got it towed to the dealer the next day 7/5/06. the car has now been at the dealer for over a week and half, and will not be ready until next week. i am hoping the new wiring they put in doesn't burn again. this is the second major trouble with this new car under 9000 miles. the first trouble was one week after buying the new car with 3 miles on it. drove into my driveway at home on a steep hill to find i had no brakes. the trouble was a kinked brake line that broke ... very scary. *jb

Owner of a kia sedona 2005 with problems with brakes since 3,612 miles, and other problems from first day of the buy. there is a noise when braking, taken to the dealer for repair 16 times and still with the same problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a grinding noise and the brakes vibrated when they were applied. the dealer stated that the weight of the vehicle was too heavy for the braking system and caused the brakes and rotors to warp. the brakes and rotors were replaced, however, the failure recurred four more times. the failure mileage was 4,086 and current mileage was 17,000.

Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. when he attempted to stop the vehicle it shook. this generally happened during clear road conditions, and while driving at 45 mph. the dealership informed the contact that the rotors should be replaced due to overheating and warping. the dealership was unable to determine the reason for the overheating and warping. the brakes, rotors, brake pads and brake shoes have been replaced four times. the vehicle continued to have the same problems approximately every 3 months. the vehicle currently has 30,000 miles. *ak update 4/25/07*tr

2005 sedona brakes squeak when applied. *ts the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the rotors were glazed. both front rotors were resurfaced. one week later the vehicle was taken back to the dealer because the brakes continued to make noise. this time the dealer replaced the front rotors. the noise continued and the dealer told the consumer that brake noise was normal. nm

Brand new van from the start brakes would shake really bad. called them, they of course tried to blame on something else, not warranty, so i took it to my mechanic i have used for 20 years, they said take it back, get new brakes and rotors. talked them into it with a lot of doing. not long after that i was going down a hill and when applied brakes van sounded like a train stopping, i even had the girl from kia service dept. on the phone when it happened the second time and she heard it through the cell phone, well, of course they couldn't find anything and wouldn't do anything. it doesn't do it all the time, maybe 3-4 times a month. but it has started shaking again, and still sounds like a train. what to do, what to do! *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake, at any speed, the vehicle vibrates and makes a loud noise. the dealer made numerous attempts at isolating the problem by replacing the rear brake drums, rotors, and pads. the repairs have not corrected the problem. updated 03/28/06

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. whenever the contact attempts to stop the vehicle, the brakes begin to make a moaning sound. the contact only noticed the sound while braking at low speeds. he did not notice any differences beforehand and the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several different times. the rotors and brake pads were replaced. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 25,000 and failure mileage was 100. updated 09/17/08. *lj updated 09/24/08. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. the front brake system was replaced at 6,000 miles and 12,000 miles. the repair shop was unable to diagnose the failure. the brakes continued to make a grinding noise and smelled as if they were burning. the repair shop cleaned the brakes on several occasions and found glaze spots on the brakes. the contact has copies of the repair invoice. the current mileage was 22,000. *ak update 4/9 *tr

The 2005 kia sedona i own has been plagued by numerous problems. the first of which is a brake malfunction. it was thumping when braking at high speeds then grinding when braking at low speeds. the pads have been replaced, rotors machined, then they were replaced. also, there is a joint or strut problem b/c . when you go over a bump in a residential neighborhood it sounds creaky and as if it might snap. also, power door locks have been serviced twice. in addition the steering wheel is very shaky. the dealer blamed that on alignment. also, the tires need to be replaced at less than 25k and probably have needed to be replaced since 15k. this is due to the brake problem i am certain. all attempts to have these issues resolved have been blown off by the dealer -- until 11/07 when i demanded that there was indeed something wrong. *tr

Warped rotors under normal driving, noise and vibration, replaced rotors with same type of rotors. after driving about 2000 miles warped rotors again. can not get any help from kia dealer or kia reps. *jb

Breaks and rotors changed 5 times. abs system replaced. master cylinder replaced. emergency break doesn't work either. kia still doesn't know what is wearing my breaks and rotors in about every 10 days. bought the van with 18 miles on it and this all started at 2700 miles. van is going back in tomorrow. rented two other kia sedonas 2005 and both had break problems. *nm

I own an 05 kia sedona, bought new, has had brake problems from the beginning. the dealer, that services - not the one i bought from, has serviced the vehicle from the first, told me that the manufacturer was working on getting replacement parts and that as soon as they came out i would be one of the first to receive the part. now, my warranty has expired and i am having to cover the cost of replacing the parts every 3-4000 miles when i get oil changes and the dealer says they cannot cover it any longer because the warranty has expired. i am concerned because i have had transmission issues (that the dealer cannot "find the problem") they say that if a problem occurs they will cover fixing it because it's been ongoing but that's what i was told about the brake problem. the brakes are so bad that the whole van shakes and doesn't feel like the brakes are grabbing or are going to stop the vehicle and my children are learning to drive in the van. *jb

1) vehicle shutters and makes roaring noise when braking down hill. brakes overheat and slide and do not stop well. vehicle shutters when braking under normal conditions but more so going down hill. 2) tires need balance and rotating every 2000 miles and rotors and brake pads need replacing every 2000-4000 miles. the back shoes are glazed over 3) first time rotors and pads were replaced and back shoes unglazed. second time rotors turned and the brake pads were not removed and back shoes unglazed. third time rotors and pads are going to be removed and back shoes unglazed. this vehicle has 7000 miles on it and the district manager of the dealership agrees this is excessive and he did not make me feel confident that it can be fixed. they are claiming this year and model had brake issues. on the fourth time i will sue for lemon law. this is unacceptable. i am in the process of writing a letter to the manufacturer. i have contacted the corporate office. *jb

11/9/05 check brakes. *ak