The Lemon Index2017 Kia Sedona.
The 2017 Kia Sedona is about average by owner complaints: 27 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 102, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 19 to 21 mpg combined. The best Kia Sedona year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 134 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Kia Sedona year. 2017 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 18K to 70K miles on the car (35 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- airbags 2022
The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.
- lights 2021
The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intend…
- electrical 2019
Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Show all 4 recalls
- body structure 2018
The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
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 83 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Combination tsb/service action: power sliding door (psd) drive unit replacement (sa271) - this…
- SERVICE ACTION - FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL INSPECTION (SA263) - This bulletin provides…
- PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sedona VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
During very cold weather, the passenger side power door would not close
2017 Kia Sedona owner · NHTSA complaint 11172652
More owner reports
Sliding doors have been malfunctioning and opening while the car is in drive and moving the driver side back door does not stop if there is something there. Sliding doors failed to close.
NHTSA complaint 11174419
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Kia Sedona reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 102; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Kia Sedona year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2017 Kia Sedona problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (30%), body structure (22%) and engine (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Sedona have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Kia Sedona get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Kia Sedona safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Kia Sedona problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 18,000 and 70,000 miles. The middle report was at 40,000 miles, from 35 complaints.
Does the 2017 Kia Sedona have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2017 Kia Sedona cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Kia Sedona have?
3.3L 6-cyl.
What Kia Sedona year is better than the 2017?
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