2008 Kia Sedona Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Kia Sedona, 9% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We rented a 2008 Kia Sedona van with the 3.8l engine and it lost power in the middle of the highway at speeds of 65-70mph. The engine did not die, but the check engine and ESC warning lights came on and there was no power being transferred to the transaxle. On the first van the incident occurred after driving only 50 miles, the replacement van was driven 1,286 before it too did the same thing. We informed advantage car rental that it appears to be a systematic problem with that make and model.”
NHTSA complaint #10290742, filed 2009-11, 32,700 miles“Traveling at 85 MPH, cruise control on, ESC off light and check engine light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle decelerated rapidly. Lost ability to accelerate past 20 MPH. Vehicle was stopped and restarted. Accelerator resumed working for however the check engine light illuminated and checked the code it was throttle position sensor. This morning the check engine light remained on and the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10925768, filed 2016-11, 55,000 miles“This van has the exact same issue with the brake switch that all the others had in recall. Shifter is stuck in park. Esc light is on and brake lights are not working. There are no open recalls for this issue on the VIN number. Further, the Kia dealership refuses to fix it free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10862997, filed 2016-05, 146,683 miles“Going uphill toward traffic light, accelerating to maintain speed for crossing intersection, check engine light on, ESC light on, engine suddenly idling causing total loss of power near the intersection. Had enough momentum to pull on the grass shoulder. Diagnostic from garage: throttle sensor stuck. Extremely dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10396082, filed 2011-04, 34,400 miles“Without warning goes into limp mode very little acceleration esp light on and check engine on. Will restart and drive normally until next episode! Car moving at highway speed when this happens or on city street but always moving.”
NHTSA complaint #11025248, filed 2017-09, 48,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Kia Sedona
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsBrakes
20 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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