2008 Kia Sedona Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 26%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Kia Sedona, 26% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power sliding door on this vehicle has failed to operate, thus slamming shut and almost crushing my daughters hand in the door. This car has been brought to the dealership to be fixed at least 7 times, and it still fails to operate as it should. They claimed to have fixed it, but the problem continues. Now I am out of warranty and basically stuck with this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10467700, filed 2012-07, 15,000 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10548512, filed 2013-10, 93,700 miles“I have had to replace headlights & turn signal lights every 3 months. I have spent hundreds of dollars on the light bulbs replacements alone. Not to mention all the sensors I have had to replace. I have spent thousands of dollars on those alone.”
NHTSA complaint #10632946, filed 2014-09, 12,000 miles“The engine will not crank/start intermittently without rhyme or reason. Turn the key to start, the lights come on , all indicator lights turn on, all electrical devices such as lights and radio and heater are working, but the engine does not crank. The starter makes no noise whatsoever. This happens randomly and cannot be given to a dealer to fix as he may try it 20 times and it will start and I will try it the next day and it won't. I can turn the key back and forth 20 times and it will suddenly start. I sometimes exit the car, wait 10 minutes, and then it will start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11071724, filed 2018-02, 50,000 miles“Went with my family to dinner and vehicle worked fine as usual. When we got back into the vehicle after dinner and I started it, I noticed the airbag light on, the A/C was on full blast and interior lights stopped working. Turned vehicle off, waited a minute and tried again with same results. Went home, disconnected the battery terminals, waited a couple of minutes and reconnected them and still the problem. Have looked on the internet and noticed other owners with same problem and no solution.”
NHTSA complaint #10523654, filed 2013-07, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V088000Feb 14, 2020Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result…Covers: Kia Sedona 2006–2010, Sorento 2007–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10195109May 7, 2021Tsb_bod051_closed: technical service bulletin closed
- 10183431Apr 4, 2016TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile…
- 10092102Mar 19, 2015Pitstop: stop lamp switch identification matrix (sc098) - kma has received a number of incorrect warranty return parts related to campaign sc098 and has determined that at times…
- 10090609Jan 30, 2013Pitstop: audible tone from back-up assist always on - if you encounter a customer complaint relating to the audible tone from the back-up assist feature remaining on at all…
- 10034637Jul 1, 2010Kia: provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l and 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the…
- 10033464Nov 1, 2009Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. Information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may…
- 10031947Sep 1, 2009Kia: power sliding door remoe controller motor replacement. On some vehicles, a power sliding door (psd) may not open when using an overhead console switch, b pillar switch or…
- 10030292Apr 22, 2009Kia: on some vehicles with 2.7l engines, the ecm software and tp sensor upgrade may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic throttle control…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 20% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 4 | 10% |
| 2018 | 11 | 22% |
| 2017 | 23 | 17% |
| 2016 | 46 | 15% |
| 2015 | 37 | 26% |
| 2014 | 12 | 31% |
| 2012 | 33 | 31% |
| 2011 | 12 | 18% |
| 2010 | 7 | 22% |
| 2009 | 8 | 17% |
| 2008 | 45 | 26% |
| 2007 | 40 | 25% |
| 2006 | 79 | 21% |
| 2005 | 22 | 12% |
| 2004 | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 | 29 | 18% |
| 2002 | 50 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2008 Kia Sedona
38 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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