Issue ID | 1685424 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11351516 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SEDONA |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 30/11/17 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sedona. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door fails to open. The door would either make a popping noise and does not open or it opens the retracts back to close. The contact stated that the passenger side sliding door began to exhibit the same issue at times. The contact took the vehicle to the dealers (kia of dayton address: 8560 troy pike, huber heights, oh 45424 phone: (937) 358-8822, matt castrucci kia address: 3013 mall park dr, dayton, oh 45459 phone: (855) 250-8987, and kia of beavercreek address: 2220 heller dr, beavercreek, oh 45434 phone: (937) 358-8793) who all have either adjusted the door and or replaced the motor for the door a total of approximately 6 times within the past 3 years. The headlights and fog lights seem to burn out and need to be replaced an excessive amount of time. The left turn signal would work intermittently, also, while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and turned off, the vehicle's driver side hazard began to flash and the horn began to sound off. The contact stated that they returned the vehicle to the dealer (kia of dayton address: 8560 troy pike, huber heights, oh 45424 phone: (937) 358-8822) who stated that because of an aftermarket hitch was attached to the electrical system, battery. The wiring harness was replaced, however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that there was a loud noise emitting from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (kia of beavercreek address: 2220 heller dr, beavercreek, oh 45434 phone: (937) 358-8793) who stated that the shocks and control arm failed and replaced the rear suspension. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PIQUA, OH |
VIN pattern | KNDMC5C17H6XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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