Complaints
272
Crashes
39
Fires
14
Injuries
28
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Kia Sedona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#130 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:13,224 mi
#229 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:12,797 mi
#316 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:67,402 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Kia Sedona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Brakes | 30 | — | — | 13,224 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 29 | — | — | 12,797 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | 1 | 6 | 67,402 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 10 | — | 87,218 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 1 | — | 93,471 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 12 | 1 | — | 91,515 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | 3 | 2 | 134,875 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 11 | — | — | 51,700 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 3 | — | 4,628 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | 68,460 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 33,606 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | 1 | — | 66,100 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 79,148 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 15,242 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 5 | — | — | 12,683 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — |
Hydraulic Brakes
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,224
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,797
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Avg Miles
67,402
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,218
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,471
Wheel Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,515
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
134,875
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,700
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,628
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,460
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,606
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,100
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,148
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,242
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,683
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Kia Sedona — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Kia Sedona reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2005 Kia Sedona has 272 NHTSA complaints, 39 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Hydraulic Brakes with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Kia Sedona?
Top reported problems: Hydraulic Brakes (30 complaints, avg 13,224 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (29 complaints, avg 12,797 mi); Electrical Faults (16 complaints, avg 67,402 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Kia Sedona?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,598 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Kia Sedona?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Kia Sedona include 39 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Kia Sedona as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Kia Sedona?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Sedona reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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