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92 messages, Last post on Mar 27, 2009 at 6:25 AM
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I have a 2007 sedona and the dealer replaced all 4 Michelins there was still a vibration throught the minivan. I then decided to take it to a tire Kingdom to have all the tires reballanced. The tech from tire kingdom told me 3 of the rims were bent the back passanger was the worst one. after fighting with the dealer they decided to replace the rear rim. I insisted that tire Kingdom remount it because they had better balancing equipment. The new rim was sent to tire kingdom the tech took it out of the box rolled it on the ground and it was hobbling up and down (brand new Kia rim Defective) they ordered a new one put it on and still at 60-75 mph we feel vibration. This Sedona ride should be smooth as Glass. I recently took it to another dealer with copys of this post he called KIA Corp Tech line and they told him to take off 4 wheels & rims off a new 2008 and put them on my 2007 to see if this solves the problem. I'm wondering if the 2007 model rims are defective and thats what could be causing this vibration. I even took this Sedona up to 75 put it in neutral and still Vibrates. If anyone would like to talk by phone about this please e-mail me paulbucci  roadrunner.com
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Replying to: bucci2007 (Mar 15, 2008 8:31 am) You could learn a lot by going back over all of the previous posts to this forum. Many others went through exactly what you are experiencing right now. I myself almost had every moving part on my 06 Sedona replaced, over a 9 1/2 month period, before I was offered a buyback. So far I am the only one that has been offered this deal. I attribute this to the dealer and not KIA or the KIA rep. I am curious also since you have posted your email address are you somewhere in New Mexico as the roadrunner is the state bird. Anyhow if you read backwards you will see how insane the antics are of the KIA people. They obviously know what is wrong but are willing to spend unlimited dollars on repairs that they know will not do the job. As you will read in the past posts I recommend to hang in there, if you have the patience and another car, and work with the dealer. Having a lawyer, as you can read on the other posts was no help. Look up your local lemon law and see if you qualify and then proceed with the steps as outlined in you law. Lots of Luck
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Replying to: dougv (Mar 15, 2008 1:36 pm) Thanks for the reply, I'm in Cleveland, Oh So basically if they give me all new rims and tires the problem will still exist ?? Do you know if or what ever the problem was did Kia corrected it on the 2008 models ? |
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Replying to: dougv (Mar 11, 2008 1:55 pm) I would like to thank you for your persistence in replying to the people on this board. It seems that turning the rotors has worked for a few people, I wonder why the dealers don't do it more often? It seems the mis-applying of the brakes is a safety issue since it can cause unpredictabilty in the handling. I have a similar issue to what capecoralbill posted. It has a lungy, bumpy feel at low speeds and works its way into a bumpier feel at increased speeds, literally chugs between 30-35 mph, and at higher speeds is a constant vibration.  There is a rocking or rolling sensation too especially at highway speeds, as if the van sways from one side or corner to the other. I am considering having a local auto service center turn these rotors, since the dealers just sit there and shrug their shoulders. If it fixes it, I will be happy, and figure out how to make Hyundai reimburse me. BTW...I have a 2007 Entourage SE
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Replying to: dougv (Mar 11, 2008 1:55 pm) 
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Replying to: lacoydr1 (Mar 28, 2008 8:41 pm) If your convinced that this is the best you're going to get why don't you take the van to a brake shop and get the rotors (all 4) turned down the maximum allowable by spec. This would probably only cost you about $100 total. This is pretty cheap to get a car that you enjoy driving plus from all thats been posted this is the only modification that seems to have worked in some cases. LOL
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Replying to: dougv (Mar 29, 2008 10:43 am) That's a great idea. Maybe I'll just do that. Does anyone know how much less time I'll get out of the rotors before they'll have to replaced since I will be shaving them down? Thanks. 
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Replying to: dougv (Mar 11, 2008 1:55 pm)
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