Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia sedona. The contact stated that while parked on a downward hill, the rear passenger attempted to exit the vehicle but the door slammed into the passenger, pinning her into the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the failure was not a safety defect and the vehicle was designed to act in the manner in which it did. The…
2011 Kia Sedona body problems
severe 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 7 body complaints filed for the 2011 Kia Sedona, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 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
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia sedona. The contact stated that the rear passenger door handle fractured when a child attempted to open the door. Also, the power door locks did not operate in hot weather and the driver's side door opened automatically when the window was rolled down. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to grieco Kia of delray beach (2255 s federal…
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2011 Kia Sedona?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 59,961 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body 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 body?
No active recalls currently cover body 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
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Kia/Sedona.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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