Major Problems with Kia Sedona Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Kia Sedona

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Kia Sedona.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Sedona	3
2018 Sedona	7
2017 Sedona	21
2016 Sedona	47
2015 Sedona	48
2014 Sedona	21
2012 Sedona	74
2011 Sedona	43
2010 Sedona	21
2009 Sedona	43
2008 Sedona	140
2007 Sedona	138
2006 Sedona	344
2005 Sedona	179
2004 Sedona	173
2003 Sedona	159
2002 Sedona	198

Worst 3 Kia Sedona complaints

2004 Kia Sedona AIR BAGS Victims: 18

2007 Kia Sedona AIR BAGS Victims: 6 Mileage: 8179192 miles

2003 Kia Sedona AIR BAGS Victims: 6 Mileage: 163511 miles

Browse Kia Sedona complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Sedona owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was driving the 2014 kia sorento on us27 in cincinnati ohio (55mph zone) and all of a sudden the...	272 ~ 66443 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sedona. while stationary the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. h&h kia in...	171 ~ 115030 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sedona. the contact stated that while coming to a complete stop the vehicle...	136 ~ 43028 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. while stopped at a traffic stop the contact depressed the accelerator pedal...	125 ~ 74862 miles
ENGINE at various times when we depress the accelerator pedal the engine will not respond. until we tap on the pedal...	80 ~ 100003 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owned a 2012 kia sedona. while driving 30 mph in rainy weather conditions the vehicle veered to...	78 ~ 65944 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING yesterday both front turn signals stopped working today when i turned on car i got a check engine light and...	77 ~ 62757 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the passenger electric sliding door doesn't stay closed it opens when driving down the road. the chime will sound while...	77 ~ 66263 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER recently i have been having problems placing the vehicle in park. i press the side button but am unable to...	76 ~ 43359 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC it is almost impossible while driving on a daily basis to not step on the brakes while also depressing the...	73 ~ 15555 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was driving the 2014 kia sorento on us27 in cincinnati ohio (55mph zone) and all of a sudden the...	67 ~ 73215 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sedona. the contact stated that the power sliding doors would not open or...	59 ~ 40984 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL on two occasions we were unable to shift the van out of the park position. it appeared to be stuck....	57 ~ 73372 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona lx. the contact stated that the vehicle was slow to accelerate from a...	55 ~ 30792 miles
WHEELS right rear tire blew out on the thruway causing loss of control and braking....	52 ~ 69562 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. the contact feels a large amount of vibration in the brakes and brake...	50 ~ 11543 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES cyber security issue: when driver stops car: door un-lock 100x/day constant battle for security. dealer says there is no way...	47 ~ 42390 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia sedona equipped with kuhmo 225/70/r16 (n/a) tires. the contact stated that the tires...	44 ~ 34502 miles
POWER TRAIN i was driving the 2014 kia sorento on us27 in cincinnati ohio (55mph zone) and all of a sudden the...	42 ~ 65847 miles
SEAT BELTS drivers' seat belt does not retract when taken off. *tr...	39 ~ 54741 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2009 kia sedona bought new in december of 2009. in march engine started to seem very loud. check engine light...	35 ~ 26664 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sedona. while driving at approximately 50 mph the rear driver side power sliding...	33 ~ 26408 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia sedona. the contact stated that when parked on a slight incline the vehicle...	33 ~ 25901 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i purchased my 2012 kia sedona on 8-11-2018 & found out that they sold me a vehicle on the recall...	30 ~ 135207 miles
SEATS head rest forces head down when sitting straight due to back pain. contacted kia and they said not their problem....	29 ~ 44534 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC bad misfire. this misfire started at 14 000 miles. i took it into the dealer to have it look at...	23 ~ 7854 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM our sedona has been unreliable from 15 000 miles on. i loose sleep over the fact that my wife and...	19 ~ 24364 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: the consumer owns a 2005 kia sedona. she purchased the vehicle on 6-20-05 and twenty minutes after she drove...	15 ~ 27083 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER my wiper motor had to be repaired twice because of snow at a cost of $168.00 i have had many...	14 ~ 51522 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was traveling in the mountains and i was run off the road. i ran head-on into a tree and	14 ~ 24531 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle would lose power to a crawl then if you let it sit for 10 minutes it would regain some	14 ~ 15405 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield has some type of haze that appears cloudy through the driver's eyes. the haze makes it hard for the...	14 ~ 11716 miles
EQUIPMENT 2 months while decelerating at red light acceleration occurred while pressing brake pedal stopped within a fraction of an inch...	13 ~ 17485 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. while driving approximately 45 mph the engine and esc warning lights illuminated on...	13 ~ 28642 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer had problems with two leased kia sedona and with the dealership. *nj the consumer heard an awful rattle not...	13 ~ 12789 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES rear passenger tire blow out. remaining three tires found to have bulges and at risk for blow out. only 14000...	12 ~ 61437 miles
STRUCTURE the trunk latch does not work trunk flies open must use cord to hold close. latch does not catch. while	11 ~ 53936 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT while i drive a car. it was very humidity condition. so i turn on ac to windows. few minutes later...	11 ~ 19443 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*- the contact is calling to complain because the manufacture of his vehicle does not make seat belt extender and...	11 ~ 24813 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: after the owner purchased the vehicle on july 2 2005 she received a recall letter on july 9 2005....	11 ~ 13265 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. the contact stated that the manufacturer sent two recall notices for nhtsa...	10 ~ 25981 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2009 kia sedona. consumer states vehicle has an intermittent safety problem gas pedal disconnect *tgw the consumer stated the problems...	10 ~ 10552 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION the vehicle struts with less then 75k miles (warranty covers only to 60k miles) have poor suspension. the cruise control...	10 ~ 16373 miles
HUB > WHEELS i bought my 2005 kia sedona in september 2005. in the month of april i noticed my hub caps were...	10 ~ 7100 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2008 kia sedona. consumer requests reimbursement for damages stating while driving the hood flew up blinding the driver's view. *tgw	9 ~ 92480 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION bad misfire. this misfire started at 14 000 miles. i took it into the dealer to have it look at...	9 ~ 29314 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. while traveling 30 mph the contact activated the windshield wipers and ruining...	8 ~ 52820 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. the contact stated that he was unable to lock the second row seat...	8 ~ 21500 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS i have numerous complaints on my 2003 kia sodona. i purchased the vechile in june of 2003 we have since...	8 ~ 25089 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY dt: the contact states shas been having problems with brakes since april or may 2005. the brakes were squeaking and...	7 ~ 22197 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the contact states shas been having problems with brakes since april or may 2005. the brakes were squeaking and...	7 ~ 12002 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES on tuesday august 14 2012 my wife took our granddaughter shopping. after dropping her off at home my wife proceeded...	6 ~ 34150 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 2006 kia sedona. consumer writes regarding air bag light illuminating. *tgw the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and...	6 ~ 33050 miles
PARKING BRAKE on a 2008 kia sedona my front brake disc have been replaced 2 times in less than 12 months due...	6 ~ 48623 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2007 kia sedona with 6 000 miles on it. i was driving it and all of a...	6 ~ 5871 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION for the past 2 months i have been dealing with a very annoying and very dangerous problem the kia sedona...	6 ~ 12049 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on september 30 2004 at approximately 6:00 p.m. my husband and son were scheduled to attend a meeting. as they...	6 ~ 23083 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM blown main engine fuse due to this failure it shuts off all engine and it does not operate at all....	6 ~ 33970 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT while driving from the babysitter to my house on 07/19/2011 my car shut down while i was turning in a...	5 ~ 3099 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING it all started when my wife picked up the vehicle in question from a rental salesman he told her that...	5 ~ 48661 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2007 kia sedona cruise control is not working when driving on hills. *nj the consumer stated the cruise control worked...	5 ~ 14365 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this van has been in 5 times for brakes the rotors keep warping. *tr...	5 ~ 8504 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my kia sedona is in the zieser service center again. i had to take it in for the horn and...	5 ~ 40001 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact owns a 2004 kia sadona. the dash lights have repeatedly failed in less than one year. a...	5 ~ 16771 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT cyber safety alert - bad software unlocks all doors 100x /day countermanding driver input: please make this a recall to...	4 ~ 36475 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. while stationary and driving various speeds both sliding doors would open without...	4 ~ 51754 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE rear hatch won't open when sitting out in the sun for 4-5 hours. after it cools down it will open.	4 ~ 15920 miles
CHILD SEAT sl latch strap loosening (related vehicle information: model year=2005 make=sedona model=kia). *tr...	4 ~ 11172 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES in 18 months my 2008 kia sedona has continuous electrical problems with this complaint focusing on the fact my vehicle...	4 ~ 9118 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER vehicle stallled with out warning at 60 mph throttle position sensor failed. this is the second one in our fleet...	4 ~ 23105 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2007 kia sedona. attorney writes on behalf of consumers regarding several problems with the vehicle *tgw the consumer was driving...	4 ~ 7500 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i am writing to alert you to a dangerous problem with the springs responsible for the reclining mechanism of the...	4 ~ 18775 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: the consumer owns a 2005 kia sedona. she purchased the vehicle on 6-20-05 and twenty minutes after she drove...	4 ~ 10749 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the...	3 ~ 93333 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph the vehicle made a...	3 ~ 150533 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while slowing to make a left hand turn on a residential street applied brakes and heard load noise (like tire...	3 ~ 112167 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i replaced a blown 10 amp fuse on a dealer installed trailer wiring harness adapter. 15-20 minutes later i noticed...	3 ~ 83545 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs module is dead. *tr...	3 ~ 21000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 2006 kia sedona minivan and i have had multiple issues with the alternator and battery systems. on...	3 ~ 5174 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2009 kia sedona bought new in december of 2009. in march engine started to seem very loud. check engine light...	3 ~ 6667 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2006 kia sedona windshield wipers motor has a design flaw. *nj the consumer stated during a rainstorm accompanied by high...	3
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR in march of this year we had the sixth visit to the kia dealer in reference to brakes pulsating while...	3 ~ 25940 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. the contact stated that the brake light switch failed which also prohibits the...	3 ~ 89168 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE vehicle has multiple brake issues...replaced front rotor and pads 3 times and replaced front wheel bearings twice. vehicle was bought...	3 ~ 6142 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my kia sedona is in the zieser service center again. i had to take it in for the horn and...	3 ~ 7860 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY several defects some were repaired some were not...i had not made my first payment on my new 2005 kia sedona	3 ~ 61333 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*- the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. when he attempted to stop the vehicle it shook. this generally happened...	3 ~ 18243 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11/9/05 check brakes. *ak...	3 ~ 9022 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: 2005 kia sedona. the car was bought in may and it stalled intermittently. the fist time vehicle stalled was...	3 ~ 2132 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES dt: the spare tire underneath the van sits on a metal rack. the metal rubed on the tire and made	3 ~ 23729 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are leveled too close together causing the driver to hit both pedals at the...	3 ~ 1000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise described as rubbing coming from the rear brakes. vehicle was	3 ~ 6725 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES multiple electrical problems with 2002 kia sedona minivan including front window not working trunk/backlatch not opening (twice) checkengine light(twice) frontblower	3 ~ 3320 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. while driving approximately 35 mph a loud clunking noise came from the...	2 ~ 67500 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. while driving 55 mph the sun roof detached from the vehicle which...	2 ~ 83000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia sedona. the contact stated that the driver was driving 30 mph when the...	2 ~ 48025 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE sub frame bushings on my 2007 kia sedona are according to my kia dealership "toast". noise started at 70000 miles....	2 ~ 65000 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. the contact stated that as she exited the vehicle the front driver...	2 ~ 42500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC anti-lock brakes and engine stability control. in july at approx 12 800 miles the abs and esc lights came on....	2 ~ 18900 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 kia sedona with serious safety issues. passenger sliding door opens while driving opens and closes and will not close...	2 ~ 18500 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR bought new jan-2006 early morning start up car would make loud gurgle and hissing sound then when put into gear...	2 ~ 44296 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION my kia sedona is in the zieser service center again. i had to take it in for the horn and...	2 ~ 7500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. while driving 75 mph the entire steering column shook when the contact applied...	2 ~ 27398 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING on my brand new kia sedona both headlights and one turn signal quit working. this happened with less than 500...	2 ~ 1250 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY vehicle originally seen d/t no heat on 2/16/07 by auto repair business. heater core flush did not correct problem as...	2
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2005 kia sedona van with multiple defects customer states motor and two freon units for the air conditioning were replaced...	2 ~ 33000 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was driving on the freeway for about 15 minutes when my 04 kia sedona lx started smoking. at first...	2 ~ 24082 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated the gas storage tank rusted out causing the fuel filter to clog. the service dealer determined	2 ~ 25000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC starting in november 2006 the 2005 kia sedona started making a loud groaning noise when coming to a stop usually...	2 ~ 6491 miles
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2005 kia sedona lx purchased new from dealer on 3-10-05. on 3/24/05 took van in for initial oil change and...	2
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2005 kia sedona when i first purchased vehicle only about 3 weeks old i went outside to start it and...	2
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC july 2006 i noticed a smell of burning brakes or something similar. but after i turned the vehicle off for...	2 ~ 4632 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel line that runs under the vehicle by the gas tank was leaking. nothing brought this about. did not hit...	2 ~ 5600 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM several defects some were repaired some were not...i had not made my first payment on my new 2005 kia sedona	2 ~ 38000 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY dt: while loading groceries into the truck of the vehicle the hydraulics would not hold up the weight of the...	2
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: took vehicle to dealer at least 15 times they said not kicking up any era codes. the throttle body...	2 ~ 34176 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN they were minor at first speaker cover weather stripping and noise when backing up. then the other problems came: faulty...	2
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC they were minor at first speaker cover weather stripping and noise when backing up. then the other problems came: faulty...	2 ~ 23929 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. the emergency brake has never been right. the brakes were replaced...	2 ~ 20148 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i've had many problems with my 2003 kia sedona. the emergency brake has never been right. the brakes were replaced...	2 ~ 21648 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving 50 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was still driveable. dealership informed the consumer that there transmission failed. dealership was...	2 ~ 45413 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION front end suspension was tight when new. now the front end makes sounds as if something is loose and about...	2 ~ 7500 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS we purchased the 2002 kia sedona yesterday 12-28-03. we drove the car for about 45 minutes today stopped for dinner...	2 ~ 65929 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE only 260 miles on vehicle and check engine light came on. dealer stated check gas cap. stated it needs to...	2
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS locking mechanism for rear seat head restariants (4) have failed. failure does not allow the head restraint to be adjusted	2 ~ 17000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states that during a vehicle accident the front seat belts buckles will not latch properly causing injuries to the	2 ~ 5000 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer was informed by the city of peoria fire department that his infant car seats could not be securely attached...	2 ~ 22450 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING defective auto equipment....	2 ~ 19447 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer complained about a brake problem. manufacturer issued a recall but dealership was unaware of the recall and continued to	2 ~ 49942 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the trunk latch does not work trunk flies open must use cord to hold close. latch does not catch. while	1 ~ 73000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. while driving the sliding doors erroneously unlocked and opened. the failure occurred...	1 ~ 108000 miles
CAMERA SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sedona. the contact stated that the power sliding doors would not open or...	1 ~ 35000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT we had a flat tire on our 2012 kia sedona. when my husband put the vehicle on the jack to...	1
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION parking sensor failed and my husband was in a accident in our now 3 week old 2011 kia sedona they...	1 ~ 600 miles
LATCH STRAP > CHILD SEAT sl latch strap loosening (related vehicle information: model year=2005 make=sedona model=kia). *tr...	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY electronic "memory" rear view mirrors on the kia sedona mini-van turn on their own randomly while driving. this is even...	1 ~ 50000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN problems: air bag light on again. has been repaired by dealer several times. ac does not blow cold continually and...	1 ~ 64000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. when making turns she can hear a clinging noise in the steering...	1 ~ 50000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY we also drive a kia sedona with automatic sliding doors and we too have problems with them. it does not...	1 ~ 1000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i purchased a 2006 kia sedona october 21st of 2006 and ever since then i have had it in for...	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2007 kia sedona (same as hyundai entourage). one minute after parking the vehicle it rolled backwards and crashed into a...	1 ~ 2480 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. when the left turn signal was activated the signal switch remained engaged until...	1 ~ 51000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my kia sedona is in the zieser service center again. i had to take it in for the horn and...	1
RIM > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. the vehicle has hankook optimo h 14 tires 225/70r16. the contact stated that...	1 ~ 19 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS on may 13 2006 i purchased a 2006 kia sedona van from a local dealership. on september 22 2006 october...	1 ~ 16000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS this van has brake problems squeaking and wearing out pads way too fast. i was told nothing is wrong with...	1 ~ 48000 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* - the contact has a 2006 kia sedona van. the vehicle has had a knocking sound on the driver's...	1 ~ 14289 miles
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE i purchased a 2006 kia sedona in august 2006. on 08-14-2006 it was returned for malfunction of the airbag system...	1 ~ 3300 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS in july of 2006 while on vacation we noticed a lug nut missing from the right front wheel and one...	1 ~ 57000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT brand new van from the start brakes would shake really bad. called them they of course tried to blame on...	1
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the 2005 kia sedona i own has been plagued by numerous problems. the first of which is a brake malfunction....	1 ~ 3000 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY rear window defrost system broken. the copper heating elements have peeled off the window leaving the system nonfunctional. dealer service...	1 ~ 15000 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL an object struck the passenger side rear axle between the spring and tire causing the emergency brake cable to set...	1 ~ 15950 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING driving out of spot at parking lot my wife had the steering to hard to turn and the engine was	1
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR dt: consumer states: the right passenger back end of the tire fell off. had to be towed the axle broke...	1 ~ 27700 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph he felt a vibration when...	1 ~ 105000 miles
SPRINGS > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when applying the brakes the accelerator sticks and auto acts as if both pedals are being pressed at same time....	1 ~ 31000 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on several occasions while driving in severe cold weather of 10 degree centigrade vehicle accelerator/throttle froze. vehicle was taken to...	1 ~ 50380 miles
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS re:kia sedona minivan [xxx] with about 58 300 miles. no prior problems of any kind. st complaint: on evening of...	1 ~ 58250 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING had to get my car serviced because antifreeze was pouring out of my car. after they looked at my car...	1 ~ 56000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE i've had a number of problems with my 2003 kia sedona. initially one of the gaskets leaked and had to...	1
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR on 10/17/04 while driving to work i heard a noise like i had a flat when the vehicle was checked...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dad: a noise was coming from the muffler/engine. this happened at speeds of 35-45 mph and in hot weather and...	1 ~ 20000 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT front end suspension was tight when new. now the front end makes sounds as if something is loose and about...	1 ~ 15000 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM overwhelming smell of gas in the vehicle when running the air conditioner. dealer identified issue as purging of charcoal canister...	1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while driving the vehicle at any speed and no warning they can smell strong chemical fumes through out the vehicle	1
SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY we have a 2002 kia sedona we bought in dec of 2001. within the first 6 months the alternator battery...	1
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer complains of a loud whislte when driving over 40 mph. the factory rep test drove the vehicle and determined...	1
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer complains of a loud whislte when driving over 40 mph. the factory rep test drove the vehicle and determined...	1

FAQ

What year Kia Sedona is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 17 years, Kia Sedona models of 2019, 2018, 2014 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Kia Sedona?

Kia Sedona models of 2006 and 2002 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

Torque wrench

EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrenc...
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LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
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Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
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Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
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DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
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Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
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Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
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BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
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DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
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Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
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CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
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