Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. the contact stated that the manufacturer sent two recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v387000 (suspension) and 16v389000 (latches/locks/linkages) and was uncertain as to when the dealer may be able to schedule the recall repairs. in addition, the head lights failed to function for the low beams, day time running lights, and high beams. the dealer (big a auto sales, greenwood, sc (864) 388-7828 ) was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. parts distribution disconnect. the approximate failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. while driving 65 mph, the hood of the vehicle became unlatched and fractured the windshield. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 108,323.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. while driving, the sliding doors erroneously unlocked and opened. the failure occurred on both the driver and passenger sides. also, while operating the vehicle, the traction control system would erroneously activate. after inserting the key into the ignition switch, the vehicle would attempt to start before the ignition key was turned. the cause of the failures was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 108,000.
I own a 2008 kia sedona lx and just recently we are experiencing issues with opening the manual sliding doors on both sides, also the locks fail to open manually and with the remote control. the concern is that in case of an emergency we might be unable to remove my 3 daughters from the vehicle since again in many occasions the doors don't work properly. *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. while driving approximately 65 mph, the hood opened and smashed against the windshield and roof. the vehicle was driven to the nearest dealer. the manufacturer stated that there was no failure with the hood latch. the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. two years later, the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v389000 (latches/locks/linkages). the manufacturer refused to repair the damages caused by the hood latch failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. updated 08/09/17*lj *cn
2008 kia sedona. consumer states passenger sliding door opened while driving *tgw the consumer stated she was unable to close the door, so the door had to be strapped and an adult held onto the door tightly until they reached their destination. the dealer informed the consumer she would be responsible for the repair. later on, the dealer informed her a service bulletin on the sliding door and latch had been issued and the vehicle would be repaired free of charge. the service bulletin identified the cause of the sliding door problem as improperly maintained latches. according to kia, accumulated road dirt may cause the latches to stick by impeding rotation of the latch around the pin. kia offered consumers who had experienced the problem a modified door latch kit that permits road dirt to readily exit the latch assembly to remove the cause of the door failure. the consumer stated she was never notified about the problem. the consumer has since learned, the technical service bulletin specified that the service action was a repair program, without customer notification, and the repairs were to be performed free of charge during the warranty period. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. the contact stated that the sliding doors would not lock properly and would pop open without warning whether the vehicle was in motion or not. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 47,000.
2008 kia sedona. consumer requests reimbursement for damages stating while driving the hood flew up blinding the driver's view. *tgw the hood latch was replaced. *jb
In 18 months my 2008 kia sedona has continuous electrical problems, with this complaint focusing on the fact my vehicle has blown the 200 amp main fuse 4 times in 18 months, including while driving the vehicle 2 of the 4 times, causing complete loss of power and a safety issue as both times it happen while highway driving, with the dealer not being to determine the cause of the problem each and every time. they replace the fuse, run tests, and give the car back, at which point anywhere from 10 days to 6 months the fuse blows again. note this same vehicle was in and out of the dealer repair for a check engine light they were unable to turn off for more than 48 hours at a time (computer reset) for 9 months which i sued under lemon law for. *tr