THIS MORNING MY WIFE WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD IN OUR 2007 KIA: SEDONA DOING 55 MILES AN HOUR, WHEN THE SIDE ELECTRIC DOOR JUST OPENED UP ON IT'S OWN. (IT WAS LOCKED.) OUR SIX YEAR OLD GRANDSON WAS SITTING THERE WITH HIS SEAT BELT ON (THANK GOD). AS YOU CAN GUESS, IT SCARED THE HELL OUT OF HIM AND MY WIFE. LAST YEAR, THIS SAME THING HAPPENED A FEW TIMES WITH THE OTHER SIDE DOOR. (O…
2007 Kia Sedona electrical problems
severe 35 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
35
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
POWER DOORS NO LONGER WORK, THEY DO NOT STAY LATCHED WHILE DRIVING. THREE TIMES THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HAS COME UNLATCHED AND STARTED OPENING WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS IN THE BACK. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER OPEN THE DOOR ALL THE WAY THEN RE-CLOSE IT. BUT THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED. *TR
I OWN A 2007 KIA SEDONA LX. I HAVE HAD IT SINCE NOV IF 2009. I M REPLACING MY BATTERY EVERY SIX MONTH DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DRAW AND HAS HAD SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT.. IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY BY KIA AND I HAVE TAKEN IT THERE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT WHEN THEY TEST MY CHARGING SYSTEM IT HAS THE NORMAL FACTORY DRAW. I TOOK IT THERE AGAIN AND WAS TOLD IT IS WORK…
I HAVE HANDED OVER MY CAR FOR REPAIRING ON 09-23-2020 WHICH IS STILL NOT FIXED AND STILL LYING WITH HORNE KIA SERVICE CENTRE GILBERT, ARIZONA. THEY HAVE MESSED UP MY CAR WAS DIAGNOSED TWICE IN A GAP OF 2 DAYS. HORNE KIA WANTS TO COVER UP THEIR TECHNICIAN (WHOM THEY CALL THE BEST IN THEIR TEAM) THEY HAVE MESS MY ENGINE AND SENDING ME A SECOND QUOTE TO CHANGE THE ENGINE. ON THE FIRST WEEK OCTOBER 20…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 Kia Sedona?
It's a meaningful issue. 35 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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