1) VEHICLE SHUTTERS AND MAKES ROARING NOISE WHEN BRAKING DOWN HILL. BRAKES OVERHEAT AND SLIDE AND DO NOT STOP WELL. VEHICLE SHUTTERS WHEN BRAKING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS BUT MORE SO GOING DOWN HILL. 2) TIRES NEED BALANCE AND ROTATING EVERY 2000 MILES AND ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING EVERY 2000-4000 MILES. THE BACK SHOES ARE GLAZED OVER 3) FIRST TIME ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED…
2005 Kia Sedona brakes problems
severe 73 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
73
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
2005 SEDONA CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE GEAR SHIFT, THROTTLE AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. *TS PREVIOUSLY RESPONDED ON 12-15-06 BY AAE DUPLICATE LETTER THE MASTER CYLINDER IN THE CONSUMER VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE PART HAD BEEN RECALLED (RECALL NUMBER 05V329000) BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTE…
AROUND 4500 MILES HAD VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY WARPED ROTORS. THEY WERE REPLACED. NOT TWO MONTHS LATER I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO PAY FOR ROTORS TO BE MACHINED. SAME WEEK, ROTORS HAD TO BE MACHINED AGAIN. ONE MONTH LATER SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE PADS. *JB
CONSUMER 2005 SEDONA WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT IT WAS THE BRAKES. *TS THE CONSUEMR BELIEVES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *NM
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2005 Kia Sedona?
It's a meaningful issue. 73 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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