Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Kia Sedona has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 157 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V088000 ABS Module May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V387000 Front Lower Control Arm Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V389000 Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V550000 Front Lower Control Arm Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V114000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V130000 STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 40 complaints
- Structure 22 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 21 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 18 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 18 complaints
Of the 157 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 157 complaints, owners report 11 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Kia Sedona has substantial issues with the electrical system and suspension, reflected in frequent recalls and owner complaints. Common problems with these systems can incur high repair costs, impacting overall reliability and ownership cost.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| Front suspension | 50,000–90,000 miles | $250–$700 | common |
| Brake light switch | 70,000–110,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| Hood latch | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine coolant replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Vibrations from suspension
- Unresponsive brake lights
- Hood not latching securely
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.