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2016 Kia Sedona
Common Problems

Ranked from 115 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

12 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Failure with No Warning Lights

    24complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine suddenly fails without any warning lights or indications of issues.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  2. 2

    Engine Knocking and Severe Damage

    23complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine starts making a knocking sound and experiences severe internal damage, often requiring a complete engine replacement.

  3. 3

    Engine Failure Without Warning

    21complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine fails without any warning lights, leaving the vehicle immobile and potentially dangerous to operate.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  4. 4

    Engine Power Loss and Seizure

    21complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine suddenly loses power and may seize up, leaving the vehicle immobile and potentially dangerous to operate.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Headlight Issues

    18complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Headlights flicker or go out unexpectedly, especially when using turn signals or in auto mode.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
    Get local quotes

    Related recall: 19V109000

  6. 6

    Engine Overheating Due to Head Gasket Failure

    16complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine overheats due to a leaking head gasket, causing coolant and oil leaks and potentially leading to engine failure.

    $1,400–$2,800est. head gasket replacement · 8–15 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Engine Coolant Leaks and Overheating

    11complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences coolant leaks, leading to overheating and potential engine failure.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Sliding Door Malfunction

    10complaints
    High severityOther

    Sliding doors do not fully latch or close, posing a safety risk of the door opening during travel.

  9. 9

    Turn Signal Malfunction

    10complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The turn signals intermittently activate incorrectly, causing confusion and potential accidents.

    Related recall: 19V109000

  10. 10

    Engine Failure Due to Timing Chain Issues

    6complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine fails due to timing chain issues, often resulting in a loud knocking sound and engine seizure.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Sliding Doors Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Sliding doors fail to close properly or open unexpectedly while driving.

  12. 12

    Steering issues leading to vehicle loss of control

    2complaints
    High severitySteering

    The vehicle pulls to the center of the road or lurches forward unexpectedly, leading to potential loss of control and accidents.

Other years & sources

2017 Kia SedonaAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.