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2005 Kia Sedona Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Kia Sedona, 18% of all 185 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 17 Sedona model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 15,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
34
18% of 185
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Kia Sedona suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 30, 2005, latest Nov 16, 2021.

2005 Kia Sedona suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2005Nov 2005Jul 2007Nov 2007Dec 2008Feb 2010Aug 2013Mar 2017
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2005 to Nov 2021; peak Aug 2005 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Kia Sedona

  1. NHTSA 05V232000May 19, 2005Suspension, Wheels & Tires37,358 vehicles

    Wheels

    On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.

    Risk: Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. The recall began on june 13, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sedona model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200534 (18%)
  2. 200692 (24%)
  3. 200723 (15%)
  4. 200817 (10%)
  5. 20095 (10%)
  6. 20103 (9%)
  7. 20119 (14%)
  8. 20123 (3%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20155 (4%)
  12. 20163 (1%)
  13. 20172 (1%)
  14. 20184 (8%)
  15. 20193 (8%)
  16. 20202 (10%)
  17. 20212 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sedona have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Kia Sedona, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 15,000 miles.
Which Kia Sedona year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Kia Sedona has the most suspension complaints (92), compared with 34 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Kia Sedona?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Sedona concerns the suspension: 05V232000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.