# \#sedona **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sedona/4235.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Powertrain issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powertrain-issues/201054)
**Author:** [@Jaretac\_194140](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaretac_194140)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powertrain-issues/201054 "2025-07-18T19:32:17Z")
Driving our van we suddenly got a check engine light and the engine noticably started to run rough. It seems like it runs rougher at lower speeds but at highway speeds improves some. We thought for a minute we got bad g… --- ## [Kia Wiring Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-wiring-problem/194695)
**Author:** [@tbotnik\_178488](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbotnik_178488)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-wiring-problem/194695 "2024-07-11T21:45:26Z")
I have a 2006 KIA Sedona. We’ve had multi\[le electrical problems due to the substndard plastics that have the cars electrical connectors crumbling in your hands when working on certain problems Our first issues with thi… --- ## [Never heard this one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-heard-this-one/184472)
**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-heard-this-one/184472 "2023-06-14T18:07:59Z")
2017 Kia 3.3 L. 65,000 miles. Stalls at low speeds (15mph) and restarts immediately. It happened twice. No codes. I told son check for faults in harness by shaking and tugging , clean connections, check grounds & batter… --- ## [Accidentally hitting First gear going 65](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-hitting-first-gear-going-65/189455)
**Author:** [@Syracuse9116\_184366](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syracuse9116_184366)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-hitting-first-gear-going-65/189455 "2023-03-08T03:26:17Z")
Hello, yesterday I was driving my parents 2018 kia Sedona on the highway. I was getting off the on ramp when my water bottle (not all the way in the cup holder) fell out and hit my knee, I was distracted by my knee hurti… --- ## [Sudden drop in gas mileage 2017 Kia Sedona 36+k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-drop-in-gas-mileage-2017-kia-sedona-36-k-miles/179354)
**Author:** [@hameshatumkochaha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hameshatumkochaha)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-drop-in-gas-mileage-2017-kia-sedona-36-k-miles/179354 "2022-12-07T21:21:23Z")
Hi, Greetings! I have a 2017 Kia Sedona. It is maintained to the owner’s manual. I always do the oil changes at Big-O-Tires, same shop. On 25 July, 2021 at 35562 mileage, the tech called to say that the Drain Plug w… --- ## [2015 Kia Sedona Overheating sporadically](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sedona-overheating-sporadically/177967)
**Author:** [@rainman71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rainman71)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sedona-overheating-sporadically/177967 "2022-09-03T14:46:29Z")
Began sporadically overheating. Temperature would eventually go back down. Checked coolant and it was mostly water - Drained the radiator and added coolant, took less than a gallon Continued sporadic problems Replaced … --- ## [Still having issues after replacing parts a mechanic said were causing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-having-issues-after-replacing-parts-a-mechanic-said-were-causing-it/185952)
**Author:** [@devgordon19\_181777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devgordon19_181777)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-having-issues-after-replacing-parts-a-mechanic-said-were-causing-it/185952 "2022-08-22T22:42:04Z")
So recently I had an issue with my positive terminal connection, it had been pinched up against my exaust manifold and then melted and was shorting. So I have now replaced a battery, repaired the connector wire and repla… --- ## [Replaced battery and alternator, battery still wont charge, now CE light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-battery-and-alternator-battery-still-wont-charge-now-ce-light-is-on/185633)
**Author:** [@devgordon19\_181777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devgordon19_181777)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-battery-and-alternator-battery-still-wont-charge-now-ce-light-is-on/185633 "2022-08-05T04:05:21Z")
So during a 6 hour drive recently I had to replace my battery and alrernator, as both had quit on me. We got the van working for a bit, but I couldnt use my a/c and charge my phone at the same time or a bunch of lights o… --- ## [Noise Shimmer In Front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-shimmer-in-front/185486)
**Author:** [@Beeper1971](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beeper1971)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-shimmer-in-front/185486 "2022-07-27T09:52:57Z")
2015 Van. 102K miles. When driving slow, there is a whomp, whomp noise. At speed it is quite a bit quieter, but there is still a slight noise and a wobble (very small) in the steering wheel. It is a bit worse turning… --- ## [2007 Kia Sedona - shut off with warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sedona-shut-off-with-warning-lights/184235)
**Author:** [@kenny49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenny49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sedona-shut-off-with-warning-lights/184235 "2022-05-20T20:36:24Z")
van shut off on me–these lights came on --abs—tpms–and esc— check engine / battery—which i just bought a new battery— waited 5/ 10 minutes and it started back up— --- ## [Have you seen this alternator problem before?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-this-alternator-problem-before/182798)
**Author:** [@Dean-in-Des-Moines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean-in-Des-Moines)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-this-alternator-problem-before/182798 "2022-04-26T01:42:18Z")
This is from my 2009 Kia Sedona with ~140,000m… I found the brushes in my alternator shorted together with old, waste brush material and a bit of oil or road grime. I’ve never heard of this before and wondered if any of… --- ## [What is this squealing sound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-squealing-sound/180661)
**Author:** [@jakedbirch\_178178](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakedbirch_178178)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-squealing-sound/180661 "2021-12-14T21:07:57Z")
Car has been doing this quietly for a couple of weeks and it just got much louder and more constant. Any idea what’s causing this sound? https://www.dropbox.com/s/mo3uyvrd5b1frgz/Video%20Nov%2015%2C%208%2025%2053%20AM.m… --- ## [Trying to identify what this is on my 2008 Kia Sedona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-what-this-is-on-my-2008-kia-sedona/180084)
**Author:** [@jokingjoker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jokingjoker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-what-this-is-on-my-2008-kia-sedona/180084 "2021-10-20T00:53:19Z")
I’m trying to find out exactly what this part is? Or what it’s the cover of. It’s what is circled in the picture kind of looks like a canister type thing? --- ## [2012 Kia Sedona back lift gate won't lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-back-lift-gate-wont-lock/171534)
**Author:** [@Danny37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-back-lift-gate-wont-lock/171534 "2020-10-24T18:27:24Z")
Back lift gate will NOT LOCK. Non powered…LX Model…Passenger sliding power door will also not lock. All other doors lock. Also when put into gear, locks click on and off 3 times. --- ## [2016 Kia Sedona - tachometer light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-tachometer-light-stays-on/171240)
**Author:** [@jerry28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerry28)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-tachometer-light-stays-on/171240 "2020-10-16T21:42:36Z")
Tachometer light stays on when car starts. just began 10/14/20 --- ## [Fluid leak from the bottom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-leak-from-the-bottom/170855)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-leak-from-the-bottom/170855 "2020-10-06T11:00:21Z")
2010 Kia Sedona Yesterday after I got home, I noticed fluid leaking out of the pipe located bottom center (more to the passenger side) of the vehicle. It was clear and had slightly oily texture with a tint of rubbery o… --- ## [2016 Kia Sedona locks 3 times when putting into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-locks-3-times-when-putting-into-gear/169547)
**Author:** [@Jack-348](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-348)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-locks-3-times-when-putting-into-gear/169547 "2020-09-04T01:50:47Z")
We bought a used 2016 Kia Sedona with only 70k miles on it. Worked great till about a month ago and when you put the car into gear from park, the doors are supposed to lock, but mine lock 3 times, every time. Then a few … --- ## [2015 Kia Sedona won’t crank, but the battery is good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sedona-won-t-crank-but-the-battery-is-good/167227)
**Author:** [@Will05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will05)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sedona-won-t-crank-but-the-battery-is-good/167227 "2020-07-14T17:22:06Z")
Have a 2015 Kia Sedona with 22000 miles. Will not crank, battery is good looks like the starter. Anyone else with this problem? --- ## [2012 Kia Sedona sliding door won’t open from the outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-sliding-door-won-t-open-from-the-outside/157723)
**Author:** [@Rory22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rory22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-sliding-door-won-t-open-from-the-outside/157723 "2020-02-02T14:46:14Z")
2012 kia sedona, sliding door will not open from the outside --- ## [2006 Kia Sedona recurrent clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sedona-recurrent-clunk/154818)
**Author:** [@BrianOsentoski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianOsentoski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sedona-recurrent-clunk/154818 "2019-12-19T00:20:55Z")
I have a recurring clunking noise in the front end on rough roads I have checked struts sway bar and linkage and ball joints appear ok suspect subframe bushings How much of a job to change these?? --- ## [Sedona door handle broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedona-door-handle-broke/147038)
**Author:** [@Brad16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad16)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedona-door-handle-broke/147038 "2019-08-19T19:21:36Z")
2015 Kia Sedona Sliding door lhard to open one handle broken --- ## [Trans problem - 2008 Kia Sedona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-problem-2008-kia-sedona/131029)
**Author:** [@JoyceBradway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyceBradway)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-problem-2008-kia-sedona/131029 "2018-12-20T03:51:51Z")
does anyone know why the car would surge and rev high so badly that took qt of oil to get home and then burnt smell and now black transmission fluid and codes for bad transmission --- ## [2012 Kia Sedona won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-wont-start/124606)
**Author:** [@jimtjernlund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimtjernlund)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-wont-start/124606 "2018-09-11T02:09:30Z")
2012 sedona, won’t start, replaced fuel pump assembly and still won’t start. what else can it be? can’t find fuel filter apparently its built into the fuel pump assembly --- ## [2016 Kia Sedona: vents need to open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-vents-need-to-open/124189)
**Author:** [@joseph49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseph49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-vents-need-to-open/124189 "2018-09-02T15:01:27Z")
one of my vents stop blowing out air about a week ago .now another one stop today both are in the middle the two outside one work fine is there some way to open the vents thanks --- ## [2005 Kia Sedona Transmission slams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sedona-transmission-slams/120694)
**Author:** [@Starla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Starla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sedona-transmission-slams/120694 "2018-07-09T13:18:56Z")
I have a 2005 Sedona Kia that doesn’t want to shift into overdrive in slams into gear really hard and the transmission. Fluid bubble’s hot how long can I drive it this way or am I doing major damage? Also can it be fixed… --- ## [2017 Kia Sedona experiences?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sedona-experiences/120395)
**Author:** [@ClioRobbins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClioRobbins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sedona-experiences/120395 "2018-07-05T12:10:21Z")
About to buy a Sedona Kia 2017, with 31000 mileage, first bought in August 2016. Has anyone had any big problems with the 2017, did Kia fix the sliding doors? Any information would really be helpful. Many thanks. --- ## [2012 Kia Sedona has had lots of problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-has-had-lots-of-problems/118235)
**Author:** [@Lin41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lin41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-has-had-lots-of-problems/118235 "2018-06-17T13:25:46Z")
My Sedona 2012 which I bought off the dealership floor with 18 miles on it has had a multitude of problems including key ignition problems, gear shifting problems, and opening and closing problems with the side sliding … --- ## [2006 Kia Sedona camshaft crankshaft sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sedona-camshaft-crankshaft-sensor/116115)
**Author:** [@Evelyn\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evelyn_S)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sedona-camshaft-crankshaft-sensor/116115 "2018-05-04T16:36:53Z")
Replaced both camshaft and crankshaft sensors but still engine light.anyone know if its something altogether different? --- ## [Kia Sedona - Stops accelerating while in cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-stops-accelerating-while-in-cruise-control/112027)
**Author:** [@Tyrsyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyrsyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-stops-accelerating-while-in-cruise-control/112027 "2018-02-06T10:35:43Z")
Scary situation, going down the highway about 70 mph using the cruse control, then suddenly it was as if you let off the gas pedal completely. I turn the cruise control off and press the gas, the car stayed at about 1500… --- ## [Hot in the front, cold in the back? HOW?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-in-the-front-cold-in-the-back-how/58757)
**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-in-the-front-cold-in-the-back-how/58757 "2017-11-12T21:53:59Z")
I have a kia sedona mini van and this is the first mini van i have ever had. On a car I have a good understanding how the heat works. I am baffaled on my heat in this mini van. the front heat works great, get hot pret… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sedona/4235.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sedona)