2006 Kia Sedona Kia Sedona 2006

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2006 Kia Sedona repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 271 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2006 Kia Sedona.

2006 Kia Sedona other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

244-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

45260 mi Power sliding door would not stay closed, kept opening. They replaced the entire lock assembly and cable etc. 
48360 mi Broken lock on drivers side rear power sliding door. Entire mechanism replaced just as before on passenger side 
110000 mi

US $225
Rear gate would not open. 
112000 mi Rear windshield wiper arm was loose. 
115000 mi

US $14
Washer reservoir pump went out and had to be replaced. 
167000 mi

US $20
Replaced lift pistons for rear lift gate 
55000 mi replaced remote control 
1000 mi The t.p.m.s.light come on,it went off after the next start.Was told there was to much air pressure in the tires.(I HAVE MY TIRES FILLED WITH NITROGEN SINCE THE VAN WAS NEW)Think this was a cop out, since nitrogen psi does not change very much. 
47000 mi Left sliding door could not be closed. Drove to dealer with it open, they replaced the door latch. 
54000 mi Also sliding doors lubricated (hard to open). 
62000 mi Rear wiper not working. Tightened. Works. Low tire pressure.No problem found. 
13000 mi Windshield washer fluid leaking from storage bottle at the level sensor. level sensor replaced under warranty. 
18000 mi Windshield washer fluid started leaking from the bottom area of the storage bottle again. This was repaired back in Aug 08 by replacing the level sensor. This time the shop ordered a whole new storage bottle and sensor assembly, which should arrive Aug09. 
18000 mi Dealer service shop replaced the Windshield washer fluid storage bottle and sensor that was leaking from the bottom area of the bottle, with new parts that had been ordered the previous month. Repair appears successful. 
30000 mi Sliding door latches replaced as part of TSB. 
4000 mi Passenger side power sliding door unreliable. 
61000 mi

US $205
Passenger door would not latch. 
83000 mi

US $200
Side doors would not latch. 
13000 mi Sliding doors occasionally do not latch. 2-3X a week. Dealer could not duplicate. 
10000 mi recall for side door, dealer fixed that but could not lock the door after initial repair, required another appointment. 

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