2008 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (45), Vehicle Speed Control (38), Structure (25).
Key takeaways
- 170 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 26% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 22% |
| Structure | 25 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 12% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 9% |
| Suspension | 15 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 11 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 8 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5% |
| Engine | 6 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kia Sedona Van SWB w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2008 Kia Sedona Van LWB w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-02-20
The contact owned a 2008 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at a friend’s residence, the contact exited the vehicle and took the baby she was caring for inside the residence of the friend. Upon returning outside, the contact became aware that the vehicle was on fire and the vehicle was engulfed...
Structure - filed 2025-11-14
The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that upon having a state safety inspection performed on the vehicle, the contact was informed by a mechanic that there was severe corrosion on the subframe of the vehicle. The inspector informed the contact that the vehicle might be under recall for the issue. The ...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electrical System,electronic Stability Control (esc) - filed 2025-11-12
The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The message "ESC OFF" was displayed. The contact stated that the headlights were inoperable. Additionally, the engine had overheated, causing an electrical short and battery failure. The battery was replaced several time...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.