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Kia Sedona Starting/Stalling/Idling Problems

159 messages,  Last post on Nov 22, 2009 at 5:35 PM

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Re: How safe is Kia Sedona? [bikash007] by gatotten
Apr 28, 2009 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: bikash007 (Apr 28, 2009 1:18 pm)

"....than buy a death machine that stalls on the highway". You already answered your own question. The Kia is HEAVY, gas mileage isn't great, electrical problems that appear to rival the legendary 1990 VW Corrado - why buy a Kia? Chrysler's new minivans are being sold at reduced prices...buy the top of the line, leather seats, large v6 - more bang for the buck. My son kept his Kia because he was upside down on the loan so it was fix it or take a loss. WIth Kia's poor reputation the resale value has dropped. Even is you don't like the Chrysler minvan - at least drive one for comparison to the other models before you buy. (no, I don't work for a car mfg. or dealer)
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Re: How safe is Kia Sedona? [bikash007] by jerryb_kc
Apr 28, 2009 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: bikash007 (Apr 28, 2009 1:18 pm)

I bought my first car in 1975 and have purchased over 20 vehicles since then, both new and used. While many of them have had the usual minor problems, none has ever had the number of serious safety problems that our 2006 Kia Sedona has experienced. From the headlights that both quit working without warning, to the total loss of power while driving on a busy interstate, this is not a vehicle that I would ever recommend a person to buy. In reading the forums I find that these problems are not unique to my particular van, but with Sedona's in general.
 
Do yourself a big favor and pick another vehicle.
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Re: How safe is Kia Sedona? [jerryb_kc] by bikash007
Apr 29, 2009 (4:25 am)
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Replying to: jerryb_kc (Apr 28, 2009 5:22 pm)

Thanks a lot for helping me make the right decision. I am going to buy a Honda odyssey LX instead, which may cost me couple of grand more, but will ensure that my family is safe.
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Re: How safe is Kia Sedona? [bikash007] by jimjimj
Apr 29, 2009 (4:35 am)
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Replying to: bikash007 (Apr 29, 2009 4:25 am)

Actually, it'll probably cost you 6000-10000 more for a comparable vehicle, but I don't blame you and would do the same thing today if I could as it will have a much better resale value.
 
I just wish/hope some one who gives a darn at Kia reads this and realizes they are shooting themselves in the foot by ignoring this issue and buyers like you will not buy a Kia and understandably pay a premium for for a Honda or Toyota.
 
Pretty shortsighted of them; penny-wise, pound foolish for sure.
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Re: How safe is Kia Sedona? [bikash007] by jirka
Apr 29, 2009 (5:06 am)
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Replying to: bikash007 (Apr 29, 2009 4:25 am)

I am not sure. I wanted to buy Honda Odyssey, but ended buying Sedona, because it has better crash ratings. It was hard for me to ignore the fact that the difference in crash ratings is in the second row where my kids sit. The door on Odyssey just got out from the hinges in the tests.
 
The problem is that Sedona is safer when the crash occurs, and Odyssey is more reliable, so it might be easier to avoid the crash (it is not very safe to switch into a limb mode while driving on the freeway). Hard to say.
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Re: How safe is Kia Sedona? [bikash007] by stush
Apr 29, 2009 (2:30 pm)
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Replying to: bikash007 (Apr 29, 2009 4:25 am)

You should go into the Honda Odyssey forum. Look at all of the complaints about the transmission failing. It seems Honda doesn't want to admit they have a problem, make your own decision.
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Sedona diesel 2006 does not start by rstoffman
Jul 11, 2009 (11:37 am)
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I turn the start key and all I hear is "click"! The starter does not respond at all.
After repeated "turn start key" actions (might take 10 - 15 times), the starter eventually respond and the engine works properly. The phenomena happens all the time, the battery is in a very good condition. Can anybody advise here.
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Re: Sedona diesel 2006 does not start [rstoffman] by lavrishevo
Jul 11, 2009 (7:10 pm)
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Replying to: rstoffman (Jul 11, 2009 11:37 am)

The solenoid in the starter is going bad. This is the part that engages the starter. On some starters the solenoid is on the outside and can be replaced while keeping the starter but most are now built into the starter. So, soon you will have to buy a new starter or have yours rebuilt.
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Rough idle in gear by pl411
Jul 16, 2009 (11:17 am)
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My van runs OK but has a very loud vibration when idling while in gear. It's so loud that I often pop it into neutral when I stop at a red light. Also, it seems to be a bit harsh when accelerating, though that one might just be me being overly sensitive. I purchased my 2006 Sedona a few months ago with ~42k miles. It now has 46k miles. I do not recall it doing this at first, but it has been doing it for a few months now. Has anyone else experienced this problem? What was the fix?
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Key will not go into the ignition.... by likelleh
Aug 04, 2009 (3:11 am)
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Ok here is one for all of you. I have a 2006 Sedona EX that I love and basically have had minimal problems with. HOWEVER, In the past 4 months,when i have gone to put the key into the ignition, it won't go in! After playing with the steering wheel for sometimes up to 15 mins it eventually will go in. Intermitantly at first and now more consistant When it happened this past weekend i found that when it does happen I could still turn the steering wheel and that it wasn't in a locked position. In the past few days it has become worse and now I can't take the key out of the ignition in fear it won't go back in again. I have had it to my dealership twice before and because, " they can't duplicate the problem" have not been able to do anything. I called them again yesterday and now I will be dropping it off Wed night and they are going to see if they can figure it out now that we know the steering will not lock when it does it. Fortunately for me, I have an extra car I can use. Has anyone ever hear of anything like this? The dealer I go to is great, but they have never seen anything like this before?.

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