When you press gas pedal and car accelerate the gas pedal gets stuck it happens to me a couple times this month I believe the car needs to be recall for the gas pedal thank you
2007 Kia Sedona cruise control problems
severe 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
2crashes
When does it fail?
Of the 17 cruise control complaints filed for the 2007 Kia Sedona, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 10 model years of Kia Sedona in our records for cruise control problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2007 Kia Sedanas describe unintended acceleration as the dominant issue. The accelerator becomes physically stuck or the vehicle accelerates without driver input, reaching 80–100 mph on highways. Braking is ineffective; shifting to neutral is the only way to regain control. Some owners report manually pulling the pedal up. It happens as early as 3,300 miles, repeats multiple times per week or per trip, and occurs without pattern—on passes, at stops, on flat roads, or on hills.
Dealers consistently fail to find fault. No diagnostic codes appear, they cannot replicate the problem, and vehicles are returned unfixed. One dealer initially blamed floor mats; another said the vehicle had sat on the lot too long. One confirmed the pedal sticks and ordered a replacement. Kia corporate got involved in at least one case, then pressured the dealer to close the rental-car contract and return the vehicle.
Owners also report loss of acceleration at highway speeds with check engine and ESC lights; one dealership admitted this is chronic across multiple Kia models and parts are on back order. A throttle position sensor is identified as intermittently defective in one case. Cruise control fails on hills or does not work at all in some units. No recalls or technical service bulletins are mentioned in any narrative.
Same Kia Sedona cruise control reports on nearby years: 2006 · 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Stuck accelerator pedal / unintended acceleration
Accelerator pedal becomes mechanically stuck or vehicle accelerates on its own despite driver's foot off the gas pedal. Engine revs to 6,000–7,000 RPM. Shifting to neutral is the only way to control the vehicle; braking provides no effect. Owners report it happens repeatedly under various driving conditions (highway merging, passing, resuming from stops, even at low speeds).
When: As early as brand new (3,300–3,434 mi), recurring at 30k–61k mi. Spring 2013 and later model years. Occurs without warning during highway driving or routine acceleration.
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle accelerates uncontrollably after driver removes foot from gas; Braking ineffective or has no effect on speed; Engine revs to 6,000–7,000 RPM in neutral; Accelerator pedal feels physically stuck or does not release; Can occur multiple times per trip or multiple times per week; Owner must manually pull pedal up or shift to neutral to regain control
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer #1: floor mat blamed, no codes found. Dealer #2: ran diagnostics multiple times, no codes found. Dealer #3: confirmed pedal sticks, ordered replacement accelerator pedal (cost/timeline unknown). Some dealers paid for rental car during extended diagnosis. Multiple dealers unable to replicate issue or find fault; vehicle returned unfixed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Kia America corporate involved in at least one case; dealer pressured to close rental car contract and return vehicle. Dealer checklist for unintended acceleration referenced. No recalls or TSBs mentioned. Manufacturer told one owner that if dealer cannot duplicate failure, they cannot repair vehicle.
Throttle position sensor intermittent failure
While cruise control is engaged on the highway, throttle position sensor becomes intermittently defective. Vehicle experiences uncommanded deceleration and no response to pressing the gas pedal. Throttle defaults to idle mode, disabling all throttle commands. Owner notes this is dangerous because default behavior should allow manual input if sensor fails.
When: During highway driving with cruise control active; failure mileage not stated.
Symptoms owners cite: Uncommanded deceleration while cruise control active; No response to gas pedal input; Throttle defaults to idle mode; Vehicle loses all acceleration capability
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer identified throttle position sensor as intermittently defective.
Loss of acceleration / reduced power with check engine light
During highway driving, ESC and check engine warning lights illuminate simultaneously. Vehicle suddenly loses all acceleration capability. Has occurred twice in one two-week period. Dealership acknowledges this is a chronic issue across multiple Kia models; replacement parts have been redesigned but remain on back order (estimated 2 weeks to 2 months).
When: Two incidents within two weeks at highway speeds.
Symptoms owners cite: ESC warning light comes on; Check engine light illuminates; Sudden loss of all acceleration; Incident occurs at highway speeds
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership states replacement parts (redesigned) are on back order with 2–8 week wait.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Parts redesigned to reduce failure; dealership confirms this is a chronic, multi-model issue.
Loss of acceleration with check engine light (intermittent)
During city driving, vehicle speed drops, check engine light comes on, and gas pedal goes to the floor with no engine response. Issue is intermittent; after 15 minutes parked, gas pedal works normally. Owner fears repeat occurrence and potential fuel system failure.
When: During city driving at 45 mph; failure mileage not stated.
Symptoms owners cite: Speed drops while driving; Check engine light illuminates; Gas pedal unresponsive; goes to floor without effect; Issue is intermittent; resolves after vehicle sits
Repairs/costs cited: No repair completed. Owner concerned about fuel system repair costs.
Cruise control malfunction on hills
Cruise control does not function properly on long, steep hills. Dealer stated cruise control is only designed to work on flat terrain or uphill grades, not downhill. Consumer reports cruise control goes out of control on long hill descents.
When: While driving on long hills with cruise control engaged.
Symptoms owners cite: Cruise control fails to function on long hills; Cruise control goes out of control on downhill grades
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer states cruise control is designed to work only on flat or uphill terrain.
Engine shut-off at highway speeds with loss of power
Vehicle shuts off while driving above 40 mph. No power to gas pedal. Engine holds excessive heat. Also has simultaneous issues with doors that open and close unexpectedly.
When: During highway driving above 40 mph.
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle engine shuts off while driving; No power to gas pedal; Engine holds excessive heat
Cruise control inoperability
Cruise control does not function at all. Also reported alongside brake light failure and persistent ESC warning light.
When: <UNKNOWN>
Symptoms owners cite: Cruise control does not work; ESC warning light stays on continuously; Brake lights do not work
Synthesized from 17 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Kia sedona. The contact noticed that the computer in the vehicle would sometimes accelerate on its own. The first instance occurred while test driving the vehicle. The vehicle accelerated when he removed his foot from the brake pedal. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the vehicle being parked on the sales lot for months. Two weeks after purchasing…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Kia sedona. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. In order to stop the vehicle, it had to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
While driving on the interstate with cruise control activated the vehcile experianced an uncommanded deceleration with no response to pressing the gas pedal. With no left hand medium to pull over to, this left only the right medium as an alternative. Navigating to the right without acceleration made this extreamly dangerous in miami traffic. Once on the medium the vehicle was turned off and…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2007 Kia Sedona?
It's a meaningful issue. 17 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 13 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 41,000 and 90,000 miles, with the median around 61,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 41,000; a quarter make it past 90,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Kia/Sedona.
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