2009 Kia Sedona Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Kia Sedona, 8% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“After I checked with Kia dealer, I learned that there were 4 recalls since april of 2013 on my Kia Sedona; they are (1) stop light switch, (2) lower control arm, (3) rear control arm, and (4) heater pipe replacement. I never received recall notices on this vehicle. However, I received recall notice on my other Kia my2009 sportage vehicle, whose recall repair was taken care of immediately after receiving the notice. Kia needs to do a better job for sending out the recall notices.”
NHTSA complaint #10569069, filed 2014-03, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving and coming to a stop, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and inspected under the hood of the vehicle but found no issue with the vehicle. The contact then drove to a nearby parking lot and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced due to severe rusting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11373016, filed 2020-11, 161,000 miles“2009 Kia Sedona. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ESC light issues. Consumer states has 2012 Kia Sedona with same issues. The consumer stated when she stopped for gas, the light went out, but the speedometer stopped working. She stopped the vehicle, turned off the ignition, then re-started it again. The speedometer started working again, but the ESC light came back on. The consumer went to the dealer, and was informed there was a recall on the taillight. Both vehicles had an alignment problem. Both vehicles needed a bolt to be added to the rear axle according to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10640998, filed 2014-10Related recalls
- 16V387000Jun 1, 2016Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and…Covers: Kia Sedona 2006–2012
- 13V550000Nov 5, 2013Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally…Covers: Kia Sedona 2006–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10055432Dec 1, 2013Kia: on some vehicles, to prevent corrosion on suspension cross member and rear lower control arm, procedure information provided on application of anti corrosion material. Model…
- 10055339Dec 1, 2013Kia: revised procedure on applying additional anti corrosion material to suspension cross member and rear lower control arms, on some vehicles. Model 2006-2012 sedona.
- 10033972Jun 1, 2010Kia: rear coil spring lower tube replacement. Some vehicles may exhibit noise from rear suspension coil springs when traveling on a rough road or when cornering.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 8% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 20 | 13% |
| 2006 | 84 | 22% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 17 | 10% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Kia Sedona
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology