2005 Kia Sedona Kia Sedona 2005

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2005 Kia Sedona repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (56%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Kia Sedona repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Kia Sedona in Florida, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

83000 mi

US $800
Fuel Injectors on back 3 cylinders needs replacing 
Kia Sedona in Kentucky, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2017
Nov 2009

59000 mi
Replaced transmission sensor, cost covered by manufacturer 100,000 mile warranty 
Dec 2009

60000 mi
Replaced entire transmission. cost covered by manufacturer's 10y/100k warranty 
Aug 2016

105000 mi
have not taken it for repair yet. AC not working, recharge needed suspected. 
Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Jun 2015
Aug 2012

96900 mi

C $1000
Replaced fusebox, DRL switch, both headlight assemblies due to electrical problems causing fuse and headlight bulb / socket meltdowns. 
Jan 2013

102300 mi

C $220
needed to replace the starter 
Jun 2013

108500 mi

C $400
3 pulleys needed to be replaced due to excessive noise. 2 pulleys were defective, 1 was done as a precaution. 
Jul 2013

108900 mi

C $450
Alternator changed 
Jun 2015

130200 mi
Total AC system changed. Compressor failed again after 1000 KMS. enough was enough. 

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