The Lemon Index2011 Kia Sedona.
The 2011 Kia Sedona is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 13 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 46, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 21 mpg combined. The best Kia Sedona year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 65 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Kia Sedona year. 2011 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 111K miles on the car (42 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 6
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment, resulting in a fuel leak.
- airbags 2018
In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
- suspension 2016
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion fr.
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- 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 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 79 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Installing an additional ground cable to the battery may cause sensor 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)
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedAir bags may be disabled during crash2018–2019
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sedona VAN FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
First passenger sliding door would not close that was the first time about a year ago we had to fix ourselves now drivers side door will not stay closed this one just happened a month ago.
2011 Kia Sedona owner · NHTSA complaint 10622249
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Kia Sedona reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 46; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Kia Sedona year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2011 Kia Sedona problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (23%), body structure (23%) and speed control (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Kia Sedona have?
6 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Kia Sedona get?
21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2011 Kia Sedona problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,800 and 111,200 miles. The middle report was at 79,700 miles, from 42 complaints.
Does the 2011 Kia Sedona have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2011 Kia Sedona cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Kia Sedona have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Kia Sedona year is better than the 2011?
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