The Lemon Index2009 Kia Sedona.
The 2009 Kia Sedona has too few complaints to score: 19 in its first 3 years. 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 48 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Kia Sedona year. 2009 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 21K to 97K miles on the car (34 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- electrical 2020
Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
- 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.
- suspension 2016
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion fr.
Show all 5 recalls
- 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 41 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Rear coil spring lower tube replacement
- Due to design of drain holes in valley of lambda v6 engines, a misdiagnose of a possible oil…
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.
In owners' words
2009 Kia Sedona. Consumer states vehicle has an intermittent safety problem, gas pedal disconnect
2009 Kia Sedona owner · NHTSA complaint 10389528
Quick answers
Is the 2009 Kia Sedona reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 19 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2009 Kia Sedona problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (37%), engine (26%) and stability control (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 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 2009 Kia Sedona get?
18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2009 Kia Sedona problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,100 and 97,500 miles. The middle report was at 45,700 miles, from 34 complaints.
Does the 2009 Kia Sedona have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2009 Kia Sedona cost in fuel a year?
About $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 Kia Sedona have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Kia Sedona year is better than the 2009?
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