2008 KIA Sedona problems
Owners have filed 246 complaints about the 2008 KIA Sedona with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 18.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of vehicle speed control at 15.4%.
Complaints246
Crashes5
Fires18
Injuries2
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 18.3% · 45
Vehicle speed control 15.4% · 38
Structure 10.2% · 25
Electronic stability control (ESC) 6.1% · 15
Exterior lighting 6.1% · 15
Suspension 6.1% · 15
Service brakes 4.9% · 12
Latches/locks/linkages 4.5% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 18 describe a fire and 2 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the KIA Sedona in this data, 2008 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 54,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 KIA Sedona. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph she lost power steering. She restarted the vehicle and resumed normal operation. The inability to steer the vehicle increased the risk of a vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection and the technician replaced the throttle position sensor. The failure mileage was 15,200 and the current mileage was 15,900. Electrical system · reported at 15,200 miles
The contact owns a 2008 KIA Sedona. Three hours after the vehicle was parked in the driveway, flames appeared from the rear of the vehicle. The fire department arrived and extinguished the flames. A fire report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 189,000. Electrical system · reported at 189,000 miles
I replaced a blown 10 amp fuse on a dealer installed trailer wiring harness adapter. 15-20 Minutes later I noticed a fire coming from driver's side rear light assembly. Removed fuse, removed lighting assembly, put out fire. In looking at damage, trailer harness adapter was melted along with several wires attached to it. Foam bumper padding caught fire and was melted. No visible body damage. Electrical system · reported at 93,700 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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