2010 Kia SEDONA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
79,845 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 32 complaints (21.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 40.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 12.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
Electrical System: 7; Service Brakes: 7; Exterior Lighting: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Air Bags: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2010: 1; 2011: 3; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2016: 3; 2017: 3; 2018: 4; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10392904 · 2011-03-25 (March 25, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL FORWARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THEY SHOULD ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,400.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10392904 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10470538 · 2012-08-14 (August 14, 2012)
WAS ON HIGHWAY HEADING INTO CONSTRUCTION ZONE , TAPPED BRAKES TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, CC DID NOT DISENGAGE. HEAVILY PRESSED BRAKES, CC WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. VEHICLE IS ACTUALLY ACCELERATING EVERY TIME I STEP ON BRAKE. ABS/ESC LIGHTS COME ON. ULTIMATELY ABLE TO DISENGAGE CC ON THE COLUMN BUT NOT BEFORE ACCELERATING TO 80+MPH HEADING INTO WALL OF TRAFFIC MERGING FROM THREE TO ONE LANES AND SLOWING TO 45MPH FOR CONSTRUCTION ZONE. 20 MILES LATER I PULL INTO REST AREA HOPING TO CLEAR ERROR LIGHTS; TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON - COULDN'T GET VAN …
Owner-reported narrative. 44,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11124196 · 2018-09-04 (September 4, 2018)
DOOR LACHES LOCK, ELECTRICAL STABILITY , ENGINE FILTER
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11124196 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11388907 · 2021-01-19 (January 19, 2021)
MANUFACTURER RECALL CODE SC186 REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED ON 7/2/20. RECALL WAS DUE TO FLUID LEAKING FROM ABS INTO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND COULD CAUSE CAR TO CATCH FIRE.. ON 12/21/20, POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AND 4 NEW TIRES INSTALLED. ALL SERVICE/REPAIR DONE AT DEALERSHIP. ON 1/14/21, DRIVER WAS ON MORNING COMMUTE AND WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE MADE CLICKING NOISES. A FEW MILES LATER ON LOCAL ROADS, DRIVER APPROACHED THE SLIGHT INCLINE INTO PARKING LOT AT WORK. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINE, THE VAN COMPLETELY STOPPED AND ST…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11388907 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11570715 · 2024-02-08 (February 8, 2024)
My vehicle transmission valve body shift solenoid D has malfunctioning causing my engine overheat and nearly explode
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11570715 at NHTSA ↗