2008 Kia Sedona Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Kia Sedona, 6% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I own a 2008 Kia Sedona lx and just recently we are experiencing issues with opening the manual sliding doors on both sides, also the locks fail to open manually and with the remote control. The concern is that in case of an emergency we might be unable to remove my 3 daughters from the vehicle since again in many occasions the doors don't work properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10661842, filed 2014-12, 80,000 miles“Getting on freeway I just left the entrance ramp increasing my speed im at around 45 50 MPH. All of sudden with no warning whatsoever the hood just flies up and crushes my windshield. I slam on my brakes trying to see around the hood and coasted over to the brim of the road making sure I was safely off the road. I get out of the car and try to pull the hood back down . I tried with great difficulty to get the hood back down and secured. And proceeded to get off the freeway and head back home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321022, filed 2020-04, 182,000 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“2008 Kia Sedona. Consumer states passenger sliding door opened while driving the consumer stated she was unable to close the door, so the door had to be strapped and an adult held onto the door tightly until they reached their destination. The dealer informed the consumer she would be responsible for the repair. Later on, the dealer informed her a service bulletin on the sliding door and latch had been issued and the vehicle would be repaired free of charge. The service bulletin identified the cause of the sliding door problem as improperly maintained latches. …”
NHTSA complaint #10461527, filed 2012-06, 33,703 miles“On three occasions my vehicle's engine would stumble and refuse to accelerate when gas peddle was depressed to reach a lower gear to accelerate. I was forced to pull out of busy traffic to roadway shoulder, where engine continued to stumble or misfire. When I shut off the ignition and restarted my Kia Sedona, it retuned to normal operation. A second mishap was the sudden opening of the engine compartment hood, which flew up and struck my windshield, completely blocking my view. …”
NHTSA complaint #11436588, filed 2021-10Related recalls
- 16V389000Jun 1, 2016Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the…Covers: Kia Sedona 2006–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10109777Nov 4, 2016TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited…
- 10037416Nov 1, 2010Kia: the sliding door latches can stick from debris if improperly maintained.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 18 | 11% |
| 2006 | 31 | 8% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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