2008 Kia Sedona driver assistance problems

Filed Nov 12, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The message "ESC OFF" was displayed. The contact stated that the headlights were inoperable. Additionally, the engine had overheated, causing an electrical short and battery failure. The battery was replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was restarted and driven at 25 MPH; however, the failure recurred. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and remained on the side of the road. The contact stated that several mechanics had previously diagnosed the vehicle with electrical failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 198,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. The contact stated several months ago, smoke was seen coming from the front of the vehicle while stopped at a stop sign. The contact stated that recently she parked, the vehicle and it failed to reverse, she checked the oil level however, there was no oil in the engine. The contact stated that the failure recurred as while she was driving smoke was seen in the vehicle and the brake pedal failed to engage while depressed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated on the final failure a few weeks later the vehicle stalled, while driving 55 MPH and came. The contact was not able to move the vehicle, which caused the vehicle on fire on engine. The contact stated the fire was extinguished by the fire department and a fire department report was filed. The fire department inspected the vehicle and stated the cause of the fire was undetermined. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) however the contact had not received a notification on the recall. The contact stated a local dealer was contacted however, no assistance was offered and provided manufacturer number. The manufacturer had been informed of failure and a case was opened. The contact stated she was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2019 · Driver assistance, Lights · PR

Today looking my car value, found that my wagon have 4 recalls. I'm worry for this situation.

Filed Sep 25, 2017 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 48,000 miles · NY

Without warning goes into limp mode very little acceleration esp light on and check engine on. Will restart and drive normally until next episode! Car moving at highway speed when this happens or on city street but always moving.

Filed Nov 25, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 108,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. While driving, the sliding doors erroneously unlocked and opened. The failure occurred on both the driver and passenger sides. Also, while operating the vehicle, the traction control system would erroneously activate. After inserting the key into the ignition switch, the vehicle would attempt to start before the ignition key was turned. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 55,000 miles · UT

Traveling at 85 MPH, cruise control on, "ESC off" light and check engine light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle decelerated rapidly. Lost ability to accelerate past 20 MPH. Vehicle was stopped and restarted. Accelerator resumed working for however the check engine light illuminated and checked the code it was throttle position sensor. This morning the check engine light remained on and the vehicle.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 146,683 miles · NJ

This van has the exact same issue with the brake switch that all the others had in recall. Shifter is stuck in park. Esc light is on and brake lights are not working. There are no open recalls for this issue on the VIN number. Further, the kia dealership refuses to fix it free of charge.

Filed Nov 10, 2015 · Driver assistance · 112,200 miles · FL

Esc light wouyld go on and off sporadically along with cruise control becoming unresponsive. Condition was sporadic. Brought vehicle to naples kia on 11-10-2015 for repair. Replaced stop lamp switch at cost to me. Research today shows was recall on the part? I took it in for recall in the past and now believe this same part was possibly already replaced. This would mean this part is defective again.

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 72,271 miles · OH

While driving in construction (55mph) going to work in morning rush, the ESC off light came on and there was loss of acceleration. I turned the emergency flashers on and coasted to a stop, but there was nowhere to get off the road. Cars started swerving around me and one car almost hit a divider wall. I shut the engine off and restarted 3 times before I could get going again. It happened twice again within a 2 mile distance all in the construction area. Research showed the tps is defective and needs replaced and reprogrammed. This is a dangerous problem. Somebody could be killed.

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Driver assistance, Engine · 74,000 miles · MI

Esc light on. Lost all power and check engine light came on. Drove to dealership at 8 MPH with hazards on.