The Lemon Index2010 Kia Sedona.
The 2010 Kia Sedona is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 7 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 26, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 19 mpg combined. It's the best Kia Sedona year we track.
One of the most reliable. 3.8× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2002
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 32 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Kia Sedona year. 2010 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 44K to 98K miles on the car (25 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.
- 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 44 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Due to design of drain holes in valley of lambda v6 engines, a misdiagnose of a possible oil…
- Uneven shifting gears and no start condition in power train control module (pcm)
- 6-speed automatic transaxle inhibitor switch bracket installation - this bulletin provides…
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 $3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Kia Sedona reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 26; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2010 Kia Sedona problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (29%), brakes (29%) and body structure (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 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 2010 Kia Sedona get?
19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Kia Sedona problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 44,600 and 98,800 miles. The middle report was at 79,800 miles, from 25 complaints.
Does the 2010 Kia Sedona have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 29% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Kia Sedona cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Kia Sedona have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
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