2017 Kia Sedona
Common Problems
Ranked from 66 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
17 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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Exterior Lighting Failures
10complaintsMedium severityOtherExterior lighting, including headlights and taillights, frequently fail or malfunction.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Power Door Malfunction
10complaintsMedium severityOtherPower doors malfunction, not latching securely or closing properly.
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Airbag Malfunction
9complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe airbag system malfunctions, potentially failing to deploy in an accident.
Related recall: 19V109000
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Engine Failure Due to Oil Consumption Issues
8complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes excessive amounts of oil, leading to sudden engine failure without warning.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine Stall During Operation
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls during operation, sometimes without warning.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Structural Issues
8complaintsLow severityOtherVarious structural issues, including door malfunctions and paint peeling.
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Engine Seizure Due to Lack of Oil
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine seizes due to a lack of oil, often without any prior warning lights or signs.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Sliding Door Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityOtherSliding doors fail to open or close properly, sometimes opening while driving.
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Engine Knocking and Unusual Noise
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a knocking noise and stops working unexpectedly, often requiring a new engine.
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Engine Malfunction
4complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine malfunctions leading to stalling, loss of power, and difficulty starting.
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Engine Seizure Without Warning
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine seizes up without any warning or indication, leaving the vehicle stranded.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Headlamp Wiring Harness Defective
4complaintsLow severityElectricalHeadlamps do not work properly due to a defective wiring harness.
$300–$1,500est. wiring harness repair · 2–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V109000
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Steering Issues
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering wheel pulls to one side unexpectedly, causing drift or difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
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Air Bag Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe air bag warning light illuminates without any incidents, and the air bags do not deploy properly.
Related recall: 19V109000
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Backup Camera Issues
2complaintsLow severityElectricalBackup camera intermittently fails to turn on or produce clear images.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V109000
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Engine Overheating and Coolant Issues
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats, causing coolant to bubble and resulting in engine failure.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Paint Chipping and Peeling
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe paint on the vehicle exterior starts to chip and peel, especially on the rear trunk door.
Other years & sources
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.