2020 Kia Sedona Body & Structure Problems

While driving at 30 mph, your steering wheel started shaking severely and became hard to control. You discovered your tires had tread separation (where the rubber was peeling apart), your wheels were bent, and your sliding doors wouldn't open properly. A mechanic determined the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The tires and wheels were replaced and repaired, but the sliding door issue was not fixed. A mechanic can inspect and replace damaged tires, straighten or replace bent wheels, and diagnose the sliding door mechanism.

Your sliding door won't stay in place on an incline—it either slams shut or swings open on its own depending on the angle. The door doesn't have enough friction or locking force to hold itself steady when the vehicle is parked on a slope. A mechanic will likely need to inspect and adjust the door's latch mechanism, hinges, or hydraulic dampers to restore proper holding force.

Your sliding door tries to open beyond its normal fully open position, causing it to jam. When this happens, you hear clicking sounds followed by a beeping noise from the door mechanism.

Your vehicle's pearl white paint is peeling, flaking, and bubbling in multiple locations, including on the roof behind the sunroof and along the liftgate edge. This appears to be a paint adhesion or clear coat failure issue. The fix would likely involve sanding and repainting the affected areas or a full paint job depending on the extent of the damage.