Parked on street, went to start vehicle and the vehicle would not start. Had passenger look underneath after testing battery charge and other electrical function. Tried to start again. The starter was throwing sparks. Found out the starter was bad. Have a new part on order at a pricetag of $220 with 94,000 miles on the vehicle.
2014 Kia Sedona electrical problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1fire
When does it fail?
Of the 9 electrical complaints filed for the 2014 Kia Sedona, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
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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
Electrical accounts for 24% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 6 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TWO ISSUES: 1. Latch on rear hatch back 2. Buttons on ceiling for side doors became inoperative Problems started after my first recall, but these were sporadic, so it was easy to dismiss it because the dealer was cooperative and professional. But now, I noticed there are no recalls other than complaints about the same issues. I suspect that there is a "switch" or command in the program…
The sliding doors of the Van do not stay closed. We could be driving down the road when they open and the chime starts going off. We find this is commonly associated with the scenerios right after the auto-close mechanism closes the door. (This is another issue as it does not reliably close the door.) To resolve the door suddenly opening situation, we have to stop, put the vehicle in park, and…
The passenger electric sliding door doesn't stay closed it opens when driving down the road. The chime will sound while driving down any road and the door ajar light comes on. The electric part doesn't work it's like a latch isn't holding the door closed any longer. The door actually has came open when I was making a left turn. Each time I turn left or right the door chime will go off. It has…
The rear tailgate will not unlock or open, and there is no manual way to open it. This is an utmost safety concern for me and my family.
Cyber security issue: when driver stops car: door un-lock 100x/day, constant battle for security. Dealer says there is no way to fix it, but really there is. Software patch from Kia would allow dealer with scan tool to change preferences so that the door locks stay locked until user determines that the "coast is clear" of criminals, terrorists, carjackers, kidnappers, killers, robbers,…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2014 Kia Sedona?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 60,480 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 $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.
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/2014/Kia/Sedona.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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