Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Kia Sedona has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 39 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V389000 Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
Of the 39 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 39 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Kia Sedona shows a moderate number of complaints, particularly in electrical and engine issues, but lacks widespread or severe recalls beyond the hood latch issue. Costs and failure rates are typical for its class, indicating average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Air bags | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $700–$3,000 | rare |
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 inspection and replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid changes
- Cooling system maintenance
- Spark plug replacement
- Fuel system cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical malfunctions
- Engine knocking or rough idle
- Unresponsive speed control
- Airbag warning light
- Power train noises or vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.