2008 Kia Sedona: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Acceleration · 128,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 83,000 miles · CT

As I was approaching an intersection and I started to apply the brakes, the van suddenly accelerated, when I pressed hard on the brake still it wouldn't stop...call kia sedona authorized dealer, they said there's no recall. As I researched the internet, I notice that car gurus(which is a car forum) over 33 people had complaint with the same problem. There were an accident with fatalities even. I'm very concern as I drive with all my kids specially my grandson often, and it scares the crap out of me to think that I would get involved in an accident with the little one on board. A lot of people did the diagnostics that the dealer suggested, after paying over $110 plus taxes, the car is still showing the same problem. I really need somebody to tell me what am I supposed to do? I'm still paying for the vehicle, I'm scared to drive it anywhere specially the highway...help please...

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 18,700 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. While traveling 55 MPH the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly accelerated without warning causing the contact to apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current mileage is 18000 and the failure mileage was 17000. Updated 01/11/2011*lj updated 12/22/10*jb the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate and the vehicle would not stop until the brakes were forcefully applied. The cruise control was not activated. Also, the power doors stopped working. Updated 04/12/11

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Acceleration · 27,000 miles · MO

While driving on interstate w/ cruise control on, driver tapped "accel" to increase speed by a mile or two per hour. A sudden acceleration occurred causing passengers to be "pushed" backward in seats. Braking hard ended the incident. Cruise control was turned off and not used again.

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Acceleration · 27,200 miles · MO

2nd of 2 incidents in 2 days! Next day while turning sharply to park in a parking spot (approx. 120-140 degree angle) the car suddenly accelerated as driver straightened out wheel to continue forward into parking spot. Strong and quick slamming on of brakes stopped vehicle just before hitting car in space in front of the one where car was being parked. Kia dealer was called, referred to roadside assistance and car towed to dealer to inspect for problem. Driver refused to drive the vehicle.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 12,093 miles · IL

My 2008 kia sedona accelerate unexpectedly. It has done this several times starting in oct 2009. I can be driving along and it will suddenly accelerate on its own. If you apply the brake it takes a great deal of force to get the vehicle stopped, if you're lucky. This has happened several times.