The Lemon Index2008 Kia Sedona.
The 2008 Kia Sedona is worse than average by owner complaints: 55 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 188, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about speed control, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 18 mpg combined. The best Kia Sedona year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 170 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Kia Sedona year. 2008 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 24K to 96K miles on the car (136 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 32K–106K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 21K–30K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 27K–97K miles
Recalls 5
- electrical 2020
Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
- suspension 2016
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion fr.
- latches/locks/linkages 2016
In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
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- suspension 2013
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments.
- lights 2013
Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Kia told dealers about
Kia sent dealers 34 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Rear coil spring lower tube replacement
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Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2008 Kia Sedona reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 188; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Kia Sedona year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2008 Kia Sedona problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (55%), electrical (13%) and engine (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2008 Kia Sedona have?
5 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Kia Sedona get?
18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2008 Kia Sedona problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 24,000 and 96,800 miles. The middle report was at 52,800 miles, from 136 complaints.
Does the 2008 Kia Sedona have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2008 Kia Sedona cost in fuel a year?
About $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2008 Kia Sedona have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Kia Sedona year is better than the 2008?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2014 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works