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  • n0rsemann0rseman Member Posts: 8
    About a year ago I had the struts and plates (both sides)replaced in my 2002 EX. The struts actually blew. Well, the noise is now back. I took a look at the struts yesterday and it appears at least one has blown again. I would like to know why the struts are only lasting a year. I would also like to know if there are any good after market parts available so I can fix the problem I'm having. The stock struts just don't hold up. I don't feel like having to have them replaced once a year.
  • dishsnthingsdishsnthings Member Posts: 8
    i did replace those awful horns. i got a the highway blasters from auto zone, medium Db. no additional relay needed, but you do have to cut the factory connectors off. you would want to be careful about catalog orders though (youll want to be able to return, exchange if it doesnt fit in the space. there is VERY little extra room for the larger housing. i had to bend and re-bend the new brackets so that the hood wouldnt hit it, or push into the condensor and damage it. of course if you mount elsewhere, thats great too. BUT boy what an improvement ! my biggest thing was that pushing the button walking away, i could barely hear it, especially if there was a breeze or traffic. loud and clear now. good luck.
  • sharon43sharon43 Member Posts: 1
    Purchased 03 sedona on Oct. 18th of this year. Told them about outside air noise and a squealing noise from the air conditioner. Took to dealer on Wednesday for these repairs plus minor others. Was told a new belt was being ordered for air conditioner but with time the noise would probably go away. Right side rear window was needed for outside air noise. Told people we were going to Austin for a few days and was told I could take car as no safety hazard was involved with belt.
    Entering Texas air conditioner stopped putting out cool air, turned air off. Entering Houstin car stops, no light to indicate something wrong. No power, nothing. Luckily we were in stop and go traffic. Hauled to Kia dealer. Replace crankshaft pulley and drive belt. Apparently some sedona models produced befor get this 1/28/02 may experience drive belt squeal noise at engine start-up. These service people told me this could have been prevented. For those who experience this noise, the crankshaft pulley number is 23124 39504 and the drive belt number is 1k52y 15 909a. The P/D change was 12/20 01 for pulley 1/28/02 for drive belt. Hope this helps, but I am maddddd! 6 hours delayed. Three in the van and informed the road people, one had to stay and be picked up later, towers can take only 2.
  • adambrunetx2eadambrunetx2e Member Posts: 7
    I'm sure this is a very common question - my father is looking at purchasing a new minivan between now and Christmas. I have narrowed my choices to the Kia and MPV. He, on the other hand, seems to be stuck on the Kia. We have both test drove the Kia but he is being stubborn on the MPV - his mind is made up. He has owned 3 vans in the past 13 years and all three have been...well...crap. First was a 1990 Dodge Caravan, then a leased 1995 Windstar, then down to his current 1997 Villager which has been the worst of all. He has come across a bit of a finacial windfall and doesnt want to spend it all on constantly repairing his decrepid Villager, so he decided he wanted to buy brand- new. I wanted to know what people think of their Kia's. I still think he should consider the MPV, but it is his choice after all. He want's this van to last a long time - he isn't hard at all on his vehicles. The Kia's are nice but I am still a little iffy on them. What can I say - i'm a Mazda guy. He does have arthritis and they want to travel long distances in this van. Can people tell me about pro's and con's of their Kia's? He wants a decent minivan for once and so do I.
  • bluedevilsbluedevils Member Posts: 2,554
    Sedona is not likely to deliver Camry-like reliability and quality, but I feel it's a well-built minivan and an excellent value. The MPV is also a good minivan, smaller inside and more sporty than Sedona and most other minivans.

    Be sure to read the Sedona vs. MPV thread. There is some pretty decent discussion in there. You may need to dig for it, because it is read-only (archived?).

    We never seriously considered MPV because of its smaller size. We are nearing 28k miles on our 2002 Sedona and enjoy it even more than we expected. Quality has been very good so far. With the current discounts available, a loaded Sedona for about $21k is an unbeatable value, in my opinion.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Here's the link:

    Kia Sedona vs. Mazda MPV

    Yell if you want it reopened for some fresh posts.

    Steve, Host
  • adambrunetx2eadambrunetx2e Member Posts: 7
    Thank's bluedevil and Steve - I read a lot of posts in the MPV vs. Sedona thread. I must say, I learnt a lot about Mazda. The majority of my favouritism on the MPV is mostly based on friends who own or have owned Mazda vehicles. My parents cleaning lady has a 92 MPV with 210000 km (126000m?) and has never had a "serious" problem with it. By serious I mean never a problem with the powertrain or something that should not have happend. My next door neighbor just got rid of his 1991 Protege. It had 245000km(147000m?) He was driving around 30 - 40m daily with it for his job. Loved the car too. It ran great, but had to get rid of it because it didn't pass safety due too the rusted out body. He just bought a 2003 Mazda truck (3000?). My best friend bought a 2001 protege and I have driven it and loved it but I do own a 1993 Ford Escort so of course the Protege will be a better car but doesnt the Escort have Protege parts in it?! I can't kill my Escort either - not that I want to! BUT - I realize the protege is a different league compared to the MPV.
    One thing - I didn't realize Ford had so much ownership in Mazda. This urks me for I and my dad have had nothing but problems with service for the Ford's we have had/currently own. Plus I must say his 97 Villager and 95 Windstar were crap. Nothing but problems with both vehicles. If Mazda and Ford are swapping parts especially between the Taurus/Contour with the MPV - this scares me. I will keep on reviewing and researching with my dad and keep you posted on the final decision in a few months. Thank you!
  • jaychisholmjaychisholm Member Posts: 1
    My 2003 Sedona EX makes a whining/whirring noise while idling...and accelerating...especially at lower speeds. It is so noticeable that passengers ask me "What's that noise?" I took the van to the dealership..."experienced mechanic" said it's the power steering pump...and that it's "normal". This noise is always present (more so when the van isn't warmed up)...with or without A/C on. Anyone else having this problem? It's so annoying...I may get rid of the van.
  • navyairnavyair Member Posts: 202
    Ford Aerostars, yes...you can hear their power steering down the block...very distinctive sound when the pump modulates. My 2003 Kia Sedona, no-the power steering unit is very quiet.

    Now the A/C...THAT is noisey at low speeds/stopped. Dealer can't silence the noise that started at 3k miles.

    Try cycling the a/c compressor on/off while sitting at idle. If the noise comes/goes when you depress a/c button and light comes on with fan on, then the noise is your a/c compressor. Road noise covers it up while driving above about 25, so you only notice it at idle or slow speed.
  • jbaut5jbaut5 Member Posts: 6
    I just bought a used 2002 Kia Sedona today and the air bag indicator will not turn off. Anyone else have this problem? Suggestion?
  • jbaut5jbaut5 Member Posts: 6
    I just bought, today, a used 2002 Kia Sedona LX with 9,500 miles on it. What sold me was the price and the remainder of the 5 year, 50,000 mile warranty. When driving home (about 50 miles from dealership)I noticed when I went over 40 miles an hour and needed to slow down for a light there was alot of vibration and thumping sounds that seemed like it was coming from the brakes, (and my hand on the steering wheel was actually shaking from the vibrations.) It does not have Anti-Lock brakes. Is this normal for this type of van.? Does anyone else have this problem. I traded in a 98 Plymouth Voyager and never had a problem like this. Joanie
  • bluedevilsbluedevils Member Posts: 2,554
    those brake noises do not sound normal for ANY vehicle. Did you buy this Sedona from a dealership? Did you test drive the Sedona before buying it?
  • jbaut5jbaut5 Member Posts: 6
    Yes, I bought it from a Kia Dealer and I did mentioned that the brakes did not feel right, he said it must have Anti-Lock brakes, but when the Assistant Sales Manager look at it; he said it does not have anti-Lock Brakes and there was air built up from the inspection it went under before they put it up for sale. During my 50 mile ride home it was so obvious that the problem was still there and worse. I called the Salesman on my cell phone and he said "Service" will need to look at them. Gosh, I was thinking, I need to bring in my Kia for service before I even got home. I did not mention in my earlier post, that because my husband was unable to test drive the Sedona with me, I could bring it back on Monday if we are not totally satisfied with the van. Not sure what to do. But my mechanic (I hope) will be able to look at it for me tomorrow.
  • integradriverintegradriver Member Posts: 123
    That one's not going to stop you from driving, but you should bring that in for service at a Kia dealer right away. There could be a serious problem with the airbag system, and it might not deploy when you need it.
  • navyairnavyair Member Posts: 202
    80% chance your brake rotors are warped. Although unusual for 9.5K miles, if someone made an extremly high speed "panic" stop (IE mashed the brakes on from 65-75mph and did a panic stop), the heat build up can cause the rotors to warp, esp if they didn't allow them to cool.

    Although this is noisy and gives the jarring, it isn't particularly dangerous, except perhaps a little increased braking distance on a panic stop, and definately worth checking out. Usually when the rotors get warped, the brake pads also have glaze on them from the heat, and that is more of a problem.

    Brake rotors can generally be turned once on a lathe to remove the high spots and reduce/eliminate the "chatter" you feel. Some older (thicker) models can be turned more than once. I seem to recall a discussion on these boards that say these rotors are thin enough that once is all you can turn them. Perhaps HHenry or one of the others can pinpoint that one.

    Bottom line: A complete brake job is cheap, and your dealer will probably do this easily for you. The brake pads prob won't be covered by warantee, but the rotors should be...press for replacements, not turned ones.
  • letnmeletnme Member Posts: 4
    Does anyone know if there is an easy way to reset a Sedona Radio? Mine has crapped out twice now and it's $30 a pop to have the dealer reset it, since it is just out of warranty.
  • smulveysmulvey Member Posts: 139
    1.) Thumping on used Sedona- My Sedona has 32,000 miles and the brakes work fine. I also HAVE had to do some panic stops, heavily loaded. It is most likely abused brakes. Since you just got the car it should be covered under any version of a 30 day used car warranty. It could even be someone in the service dept damaged them " test driving the car" for you. In any case it is a cheap thing to fix. Nep rotors and new pads shoul be less than $ 150 max. And it can be done at home if need be. I assume dealer will stand behind the producrt since you reported it on your drive home.

    2.) RADIO RESET- Question- What do you mean by " RESET" . I have had the power off my radio many times and when I restored the battery connection the radio worked fine. To " reset" the pre=selected channels simply tune to the station you like. Then hold done the number key ) 1,2,3,4,5,6 ) that you wish to assign to the station. Keep it down until you hear the station come back on the radio and you will now see a " STATION # " on the display.

    It works every time.
  • jbaut5jbaut5 Member Posts: 6
    I took the van to the mechanic and he said it needs two new front rotors. He was very surprised that with 9,500 miles on it that the brake vibrations were that bad. He also showed me were the driver's side of the van was re-painted. Yes, the dealer will stand by the van and fix the brakes, but I can also opt out of the deal tomorrow morning. I have the remainder of the 60,000 miles warranty on it. Not sure what to do. I just do not want to start trips to the service department with it.
    Joanie
    PS. Did I also mention that the airbag light does not go off at all when the van is on. Carfax came back fine, although I do wonder if it was in an accident.
  • 99windstar99windstar Member Posts: 30
    I would not take the van - if it were me. The repaint, the rotors, the air bag light - all add up to a problem vehicle in my opinion. I'd keep looking. Just my $.02
  • arjay1arjay1 Member Posts: 172
    Why was that low mileage van for sale anyway? Was it someone else's problem? Did the dealer tell you that there had been body work or painting done?
    I agree, this all adds up to a possible problem. I would take it back and start the search again for another unit.
    We have 18,800 miles on our 2002 EX and all is good. We continue to knock on wood, or at least simulated wood plastic overlay!
  • letnmeletnme Member Posts: 4
    The problem with my radio is not saving my favorite channels. The problem is that my cd player made a fluttering thump noise and then completely shutdown. No power, nothing. Can't use cassette or radio either. I wondered if there was a magical prescription for RESETTING the radio like there is for Hondas, etc.
  • minivanfrankminivanfrank Member Posts: 83
    RUN - do not walk! away from any dealer that would sell you a vehicle with a brake condition like that...add in the fact that the air bag indicator light stays on and the van has been repainted on the drivers side...that tells me that there is more to this than meets the eye. Just my opinion!
    Oh, by the way, according to my 2002 Sedona brochure...the front row folding, extendable side table with cupholders was a feature for the EX and not the LX.
  • navyairnavyair Member Posts: 202
    Sounds like that van has been in an accident. Believe it is immoral, if not illegal for dealer to sell with airbag light on...he knows that means airbag may not deploy properly.

    Typically, the sensor is bad...if there was an offset crash which didn't deploy the bag, that might be enough to screw it up.

    Also, if you DO decide to keep the van, I'd get another mechanic (from somewhere else other than the dealer) to look over the vehicle. Pay attention to the tires, too, as if it was hit, it may show signs of cupping or being out of alignment.
  • letnmeletnme Member Posts: 4
    As I was silently driving to lunch today, it occurred to me that there must be a way to RESET the radio when there is a failure, and there is!
    There is a microscopic reset button on the upper right hand corner under the small word "reset", which I thought was for the cd eject...dolt! Anyway, all you have to do is push a toothpick type object into the hole and presto...all better. Two things: I wish the owners manual had mentioned it and I wish I had figured it out before I dropped the $35 to the dealer for "resetting" my radio.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Yeah, but the dealer has a SST (special service tool) to handle these situations professionally.

    In this case the SST is a bent paperclip. Talk about a rip!

    Steve, Host
  • jmcadamsjmcadams Member Posts: 2
    I purchased a 2003 Sedona EX in August. I've taken several trips and have experienced great gas mileage. On one trip from Buffalo NY to New Hampshire (984 miles round trip) I averaged 23.2 miles per gallon. Around town, I average 18.

    Recently, I've felt a vibration on the front passenger side. At first I thought it was a tire out of balance - but the vibration disappeared as I drove for 10 minutes or more.

    The vibration always seemed to be prominent when I first started my van. This seemed to indicate a possible engine vibration. I took the van to the dealer and they kept it for 2 days (I got a free loaner). They said the vibration is normal for Kia engines. Sure enough, the loaner engine vibrated too.

    I just couldn't accept this response since the vibration disappeared after driving. So I performed my own test. While driving downhill with the van in neutral, the vibration was present. Another time, with the van OFF and in neutral, the vibration was present.

    It now appears that I have a vibration that is associated with the front end. It is noticeable by everyone that rides with me. I had the opportunity to ride on the passenger side and the vibration was very prominent. The disturbing thing is that the vibration disappears after driving for a short while.

    I'm bringing it back in for service tomorrow (11/19/03). I'll post the results.
  • sedonasorentosedonasorento Member Posts: 29
    anyone have any experience with a slight ticking sound, when fully warm? lifters? fuel injectors?
  • briman2kbriman2k Member Posts: 20
    We have an '03 sedona lx and we noticed that it had wind noise coming from the driver's door window. Kia tried to fix it 3 times, by changing a seal on the sliding door, and re-adjusting the window. Finally, I decided to look into the problem more myself. I put electrical tape along the bottom of the window on the outside...and the noise went away....took the tape off and the sound came back...so I told Kia about it and they replaced the seal...no more noise! Yay!

    Anyway....just thought I would share..

    Brian
  • minivanfrankminivanfrank Member Posts: 83
    That is a fantastic piece of detective work! Good to hear that it was an easy fix!
  • briman2kbriman2k Member Posts: 20
    Funny thing is: When the mechanic came out with me for a ride to make sure the problem was fixed, I told him to tell the service manager(the guy I was dealing with) that the problem still wasn't fixed! I had to! :)

    Brian
  • smulveysmulvey Member Posts: 139
    J- I think you can rotate the tires on the front end from left to right and see if the vibration goes away or moves left.

    the technical term for your problem is a
    "lumpity"

    When your tire heats up the " lumpity" is less noticable.

    Most " lumpitys" get worse hot.

    yours gets better.

    You can move the tire to the rear and hear less of it.

    you can also take the tire to the dealer and have it checked to " out of round".

    Your full size spare tire may be " good".

    Maybe you install your spare tire and drop of the other one for warranty replacement?

    just a thought.
  • birthwarriorbirthwarrior Member Posts: 11
    Hello! Our 2003 Sedona EX has developed an odd quirk in the last month. Whenever we turn left or right, the bell that normally goes off when the key is left in the ignition will sound a couple of times. At the same time as the latest occurence this morning, the brake light also momentarily came on. I'm assuming this is an electrical issue, and we have the van scheduled to go in to the dealer on Tuesday (regular oil change as well as this problem)... just wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem.
  • t65t65 Member Posts: 9
    No electrical problem what so ever. You're running low on brake fluid. When the brake pads wear down the fluid level in the master cylinder resevoir lowers as a consequence. The fluid level gets especially low when making a turn thus triggering the alarm and the bell comes on.
    However, the brake light coming on as well could indicate that the pads are really down as well. I advise you to go to your dealer at your earliest and have the wear of the brake pads checked/replaced and some brake fluid added.
  • bluedevilsbluedevils Member Posts: 2,554
    check the brake fluid level yourself. Pop the hood and check the level in the reservoir.
  • pwierpwier Member Posts: 11
    OK, I took out the third row seats and now I am attempting to put them back in, but I can't get the rear latch to lock into place. I hook the front latch in first like the directions say, but when I lower the rear of the seat into place, the latch does not lock. Any words of advise would help. Thanks Paul.
  • minivanfrankminivanfrank Member Posts: 83
    try actually sitting on the seats! If the seats are in their proper location, sitting on them should enable them to lock in place...you should hear the "click" when the seats are properly installed.
  • bluedevilsbluedevils Member Posts: 2,554
    I always slam 'em down pretty hard in order to get the rear portion to latch.
  • integradriverintegradriver Member Posts: 123
    If my rear seats are folded when I put them back in, I'll unfold them and pull back to lock them in place.

    Just make sure nothing's slid into the latch area (with kids in the back, you'd be surprised)
  • bluedevilsbluedevils Member Posts: 2,554
    When I am installing the 3rd row seats in our Sedona, I do the same as integradriver - seats are unfolded (ready for a person to sit in). If I recall, trial and error revealed this as the easier method than trying to install them while folded down.
  • frostedfrosted Member Posts: 2
    On my 2003 Kia Sedona I have some kind of vibration caused when applying the brakes. I call it a shutter as you can feel it in the van when it happens, and here it a little bit. On the first trip to the dealer, they really kind of beat me around the bush. The service department said they could not find it. So I went with a sales manager, and he beat the heck out of the brakes, even making one of the rear tires screech. So on the return trip to the shop we just talked and drove normal. And sure enough as he was breaking to pull in the dealership it vibrated bad enough I could see my floor board bouncing. And I said now you see it. And he said oh thats only a small vibration. We were probably in the 40s when he hit the brakes. Just prior to this, I just had it on a the interstate on cruse at about 70 and applied the brakes to kick of the cruse and slow gently and I thought the front end was going to explode (tremendous noise and shutter). The first work order for this problem states the front rotors were replaced for customer satisfaction. This took care of the radical higher speed explosion sound. But it still had a shutter when applying the brake pedal. This shutter is not consistent, I don't know if it's a combination of speed and pressure applied, but I think so. It seems to happen when normal driving not looking for it. On the second trip to the service department the dealer says replaced rear shoes and re surfaced rear drums, shoes and drums were out of phase. Now I still have a shutter that comes and goes depending on braking. Plus I now have something that sounds loose in the front when going over bumps or driving in the yard. I hear this thumping like they have loosened something up to take up the shutter. I'm scheduled to take this to the dealer again this coming Wednesday December 31 2003.

     This van has less than 5000 miles on it.

     IN ALL occurrences the shutter (vibration) stops when the brake pedal is released.

     Is this a common problem with this vehicle?
  • navyairnavyair Member Posts: 202
    Frosted-

    Still sounds like your brake rotors are warped but, OK. A few complaints similar problems posted here.

    Other options might be:

    a. 1 or more tires with broken belts in them Run over anything like brushing a curb, or hit something in the road? If still no go, swap tires from front to back and see if it makes a difference

    Tire can have a broken belt and look fine...a buddy who is a much better mechanic than me disassembled his entire front end looking for a "thump" he thought was brake related. He aligned it, and replaced tie rods. We went for a drive and I suggested the broken belt. He thought I was nuts, but after a couple of more days he swapped front/back tires...thump moved. Replaced the tires and thump went away.

    Have seen this 5-6 times.

    b. Loose wheel (God forbid, I hope they put cotter pin back in after brake jobs, but I know 2 people who lost wheels due to this in last 2 yrs.)

    c. Master cylinder problems -highly unlikely, but have heard of uneven braking due to brake fluid porting problems...very rare, though. Would probably only happen if they contaminated the brake fluid during the brake job.
  • frostedfrosted Member Posts: 2
    I returned The Kia to the dealer for the third time (for this problem) December 31st 2003 and was treated very disrespectful. In fact I brought a someone with me, that was in the Kia with me when this problem again occurred. When The service writer asked what was the problem, I said, I'll let him explain it to you. And the person with me expainled the vibration on his floorboard on the passenger side front seat position. At which point I was told "we cannot trust what he says, he is not a tech". The guy that was with me is the most honest man I know, he is my dad. At that point (third trip for this problem)I had it with them. Now I'm hot and ready to go. Then they wanted me to ride around with a tech to make sure that they could understand what I meant when I said vibration and shudder in the steering and floor boards. I've already done this with them once. I left the Kia and the key at the dealership. I think this might be an on going problem with the Sedonas and they either cannot, or do not know how to fix it. I thank you for your help. Remember this Kia still has less than 5000 miles on it and has had this problem from the beginning.
  • liljoeliljoe Member Posts: 1
    Hi all,
    You may find this comparison interesting:

    I traded a 1999 Toyota Sienna on a 2003 Sedona (purchased July 2003). I currently have 7000 miles on it and am basically satisfied.

    The Toyota should have been "bullet proof," right? Wrong! I had to have some serious work done on the steering (had noticeable torque steer too), the CD player quit and had to be replaced. The brakes squealed like a pig, the suspension was noisy, the sliding doors needed readjusting, had a lot of wind noise. Also, Sienna engines tend to slug (I ran Mobil 1 in mine and didn't experience that problem). The Sedona is quieter, has better steering, better low speed power, sliding doors work better. I'm getting a mile or two fewer miles per gallon in the Sedona (averaging 18 mpg). I have had some of the problems others have mentioned in these postings - driver seat noise, the "moan" in the rear A/C, bt my dealer in Tempe, AZ has been very responsive in addressing these problems. Bottom line - I'm much more satisfied with the Kia than I was with the Sienna. The warranty can't be beat!!
  • bluedevilsbluedevils Member Posts: 2,554
    thanks for the comparison. That is surprising to hear of such a troublesome Sienna. I tend to think of Toyota vehicles as being the most reliable brand overall.

    We are happy owners of a 2002 Sedona EX with 30k+ miles. It was interesting, and somewhat surprsing, to hear that you think the '03 Sedona is preferable to the '99 Sienna. However, if the professional reviews are to be believed, the redesigned '04 Sienna has taken a leap past the Sedona, and the rest of the minivan competition, in most categories. Hopefully Kia will address a few of the Sedona's shortcomings (lack of cargo room behind 3rd row seats, no traction control or side airbags available, etc.) in the next revision.
  • jrnattajrnatta Member Posts: 7
    We are having a problem with a "ticking" noise. It is coming from the front right side of the engine. At first we thought it was coming from the bottom of the windshield but that's not it. It seems to be related to throttle movement. The dealer (best service department I've ever dealt with) replaced VIC Manifold thinking there may have been an air leak or something--they had seen a similar problem with another Sedona. Unfortunately, this did not fix the problem. The noise is really nothing more than a nuisance-the van is running fine. Our 2002 currently has 27,000 miles and 4 big trips under its belt. We have had no major problems. Every 6000 to 8000 miles I have the rear brakes serviced to extend the life of the front brake system. My wife loves this van and when she's happy I'm happy. I would (and do on a regular basis) highly recommend this vehicle.
  • bluedevilsbluedevils Member Posts: 2,554
    what do you mean by 'have the rear brakes serviced every 6000-8000' miles? Exactly what service are you having done - deglazing the rotors or something?

    Glad to hear you are happy with your Sedona. We enjoy our 2002 EX very much.

    Why not mention your dealer and location to give their service department a well-deserved plug.
  • failsafefailsafe Member Posts: 2
    We have the same ticking noise coming from the right side of the engine. We will have it looked at on our next trip to the dealer. Our 2003 EX has just under 11000 miles on it. These are the problems we have already had fixed, replaced expansion valve in rear A/C for the moaning noise, replaced drivers side window regulator, had the squeaky drivers seat fixed. These are all minor nuisances, and we are fairly pleased with the van.
  • bluedevilsbluedevils Member Posts: 2,554
    failsafe, what did the dealer do to fix your squeaky driver seat? In my experience, this is the sort of thing that a dealer usually can't/won't resolve.

    Our Sedona does not suffer this problem, but previous vehicles of ours have.
  • bester1bester1 Member Posts: 22
    I purchased an EX in June and had the Driver's seat replaced because it was so very squeaky. I explained to the dealership that $20,000 was a lot of money to spend on a new vehicle with this type of annoying problem. The mechanic agreed and a new seat was installed after about a three week wait.

    However, the fuse box cover on the driver's side floor continues to be a problem. I use duct tape to hold it on. A bit ridiculous but I guess that is life with a Kia.
  • jrnattajrnatta Member Posts: 7
    The "rear brake service" I have done is simply having the shoes/emergency brake adjusted. I have read that because the van is quite heavy, a real load can be placed on the front brake system. I notice a real difference when I have the service done and it's probably more like every 7-10,000 miles. My wife is stopping and going all day every day so I think it helps. The dealer that we go to is Town Center Kia in Kennesaw, GA and I have been very happy with them. I also take my 98 Sephia to them.

    The ticking noise that I hear on our Sedona is not a constant noise. Sometimes the noise happens when I hit a bump but it mostly happens when the throttle is depressed or released. Again, I don't believe it's a serious problem, just a little annoying.
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