2008 Kia Sedona Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Kia Sedona, 4% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,400 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle fuel tank place where you pump the gas is completely rusted, I fear this rust might add to fuel and might damage the engine or it might cause some spark.”
NHTSA complaint #10995421, filed 2017-06, 132,000 miles“Vehicle stallled with out warning at 60 MPH, throttle position sensor failed. This is the second one in our fleet of 4 2008 Kia Sedona's. Searching the internet, and talking to the dealer this is a huge problem. I requested Kia replace this part on the other two 2008 Sedona's, they said not until it throws a code. We also have 2 2010 Sedona's, I do not know if they have redesigned the part. For the 2008, this is a 50% failure rate and a safety hazard stalling at any speed is a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10321509, filed 2010-03, 24,074 miles“In 18 months my 2008 Kia Sedona has continuous electrical problems, with this complaint focusing on the fact my vehicle has blown the 200 amp main fuse 4 times in 18 months, including while driving the vehicle 2 of the 4 times, causing complete loss of power and a safety issue as both times it happen while highway driving, with the dealer not being to determine the cause of the problem each and every time. They replace the fuse, run tests, and give the car back, at which point anywhere from 10 days to 6 months the fuse blows again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10358151, filed 2010-09, 36,452 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 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 10% |
| 2011 | 13 | 20% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 5% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Kia Sedona
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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