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Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the fix?
by bluedevils
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Jan 29, 2007 (12:03 pm)
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I've reviewed all the posts about this issue, but have not seen anyone post a successful resolution. Has your dealer identified the problem and if so, have they been able to fix it? If so, how?
We are going to purchase a 2006 EX this week and I would like to have this issue addressed before delivery. Will drive the van tomorrow and find out if it exhibits the problem.
I have looked all over the excellent kiatechinfo.com website, thru the Tech Times, TSB, Pitsop, etc. sections. I could not find ANY mention of this steering wheel vibration at speed issue. The closest thing was 1 issue that causes a pull / out of alignment problem. I haven't read that article yet to see if it sounds like it could be related to the steering wheel vibration issue.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the fix? [bluedevils]
by rgochoa
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Jan 29, 2007 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: bluedevils (Jan 29, 2007 12:03 pm)
I had a vibration on my 2006 Sedona upon delivery. Dealership balanced tires--problem went away.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the
by likelleh
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Jan 30, 2007 (3:03 pm)
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Replying to: bluedevils (Jan 29, 2007 12:03 pm)
After all my 2004 issues...took it to the Dealer and got a 2006....almost 10 thousand miles and loving it! Had the fuel pump noise issue around 400 miles but haven't heard it again since 1000 miles and there is a fix for it now. Had the sensor strips replaced under recall but other than that...it's been great! 
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the fix? [rgochoa]
by redptc
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Jan 30, 2007 (3:07 pm)
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Replying to: rgochoa (Jan 29, 2007 6:37 pm)
Check KIA FORUMS.COM there is a few vibration problems on its forums for the 2006 sedona.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the
by churchmusicguy
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Jan 30, 2007 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: rgochoa (Jan 29, 2007 6:37 pm)
I had the same problem on my 2006 Sedona. It took four visits to the dealership (considering how many people have this problem, it's a mystery how the dealers are so ignorant of it!) before they finally swapped out all the tires and it went away. The tires that come from the factory seem to have a VERY high defect rate.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the [churchmusicguy]
by redptc
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Jan 30, 2007 (5:48 pm)
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Replying to: churchmusicguy (Jan 30, 2007 3:57 pm)
What model Sedona do have EX or LX? Just wondering what tires you have.I had trouble with Hankooks.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the
by churchmusicguy
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Jan 31, 2007 (4:46 am)
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Replying to: redptc (Jan 30, 2007 5:48 pm)
Mine were Hankooks, too. If Kia is smart, they'll stop using them.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the [churchmusicguy]
by capecoralbill
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Jan 31, 2007 (5:19 am)
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Replying to: churchmusicguy (Jan 31, 2007 4:46 am)
I have a 2007 Entourage with 17" Micheleins, same problem, the dealer rebalanced them, they seem a lot better, almost perfect, but there is still some barely perceptable vibration at 70 - 75 mph, it could even be an engine or transmission, or even wind buffeting effect. But dont blame the Hankook tires, cause i had it on the micheliens.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the [churchmusicguy]
by azcamper
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Feb 25, 2007 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: churchmusicguy (Jan 30, 2007 3:57 pm)
I am also having a vibration problem on my new '06 LX Sedona at freeway speeds. Mine feels like it is one or both of the rear tires. I have had it in to the dealer twice and both times my service rep said they re-balanced the tires. He says they are in "perfect" balance now and they test drove it and is OK. I drove it 80 miles on the freeway yesterday and it is still bad. Back end vibrates so bad at certain speeds that the second row seats shake and the shoulder harness belts rattle against the sides. My tires are KUMHO. How did you convince your dealer to replace the tires?
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