Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Kia Sedona has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 170 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 38 complaints
- Structure 25 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 15 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
Of the 170 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 170 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Kia Sedona has notable issues with its electrical system and suspension, with multiple recalls related to these components. The high number of complaints, especially in crucial areas like the brakes and speed control, suggest reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| service brakes | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$800 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$700 | occasional |
| latches/locks | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$500 | 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 change
- Brake system check
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery inspection and service
- Suspension inspection
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Warning lights on dash
- Brake pedal feeling soft
- Clunking noise from suspension
- Hood not latching properly
- Inconsistent brake light operation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.