2008 Kia Sedona Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Kia Sedona, 7% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“While driving at 55mph 2 lane rual road check engine light came on then after min later ESC off light came on and all the sudden I lost all throttle and RPM gas petal to floor and would only cost at 20mph and less on incline almost rear ended due to loss of throttle with no notice to traffic behind me .. Turned on emergency flashers found a place 10 miles down the road to pull off .. …”
NHTSA complaint #11350575, filed 2020-08, 165,000 miles“I was driving about 40-50 MPH on a route road when the hood very suddenly and without any warning flipped back smashing the windshield, forcing me to move to the side of the road as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10846314, filed 2016-03, 93,000 miles“The first time this incident happened, I was driving my 2008 Kia Sedona van on a level street at approximately 30mph. The van started accelerating at a fast speed and the brakes would not work. Fortunately, there were no cars coming the other way and no people out walking. I was not able to stop at the stop sign and I put on my emergency brake and turned off the van. The second incident occurred while I was driving up a hill. The van started accelerating and I was not able to use my brakes. This time I put the van in neutral and was able to regain control of the van. …”
NHTSA complaint #10525911, filed 2013-07, 70,000 miles“The sliding doors do not properly latch. The door will close and then retract a little causing the door light to remain on. This occurs in both passenger and driver side sliding doors.”
NHTSA complaint #11310042, filed 2020-02, 100,000 miles“1) few times on different occasions lost acceleration pedal (sort) no RPM response, only idles , . Incidents recorded on Kia black box so far four (4) time .. No any explanation,repairs or what to do with repeatable problems from Kia service ..2) very lately while driving in traffic at speed approximately 40 MPH all suddenly car completely shot down with loosing steering power, brakes otherwise car totally disabled .. All lights on dashboard on .... Again Kia service didn't detect (probably box not programmed for that event) .. …”
NHTSA complaint #10368835, filed 2010-11, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10055487Jun 3, 2014Application of preventative anti corrosion material rear lower control arm and suspension. 06/03/2014
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 20% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 27 | 20% |
| 2016 | 34 | 11% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 10 | 26% |
| 2012 | 16 | 15% |
| 2011 | 5 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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