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%)

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2006 Kia Sedona suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 36 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

113100 mi

US $250
Power Steering hose leaking 
121000 mi

US $150
Front left bushings 
130500 mi

US $600
Power steering pump replaced 
42700 mi power steering leakage 
154000 mi

US $1277
They said lower control arm bushings were worn, and replaced those also. 
199000 mi

US $525
Advised that tie-rods need to be replaced. Also talked my wife into replacing two tires. 
105000 mi

US $650
2 front sway bars replaced. 
134600 mi

US $1500
Front springs and struts replaced. 
169000 mi

US $430
Replace rear shocks and re-align 
133000 mi

US $750
Engine cradle bushings and sway bar links were replaced at time of purchase as part of the sales agreement. 
167000 mi

US $500
replaced front left wheel bearing 
107300 mi

US $700
Rear Coil spring had broke and both were replaced as well as the rear shocks. Shocks had not failed but done as preventive maintainance. 
87000 mi

US $193
Tie rod was torn. Had them replaced. 
98100 mi

US $513
The power steering pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. New one was defective, replaced again two days later. 
101300 mi After multiple repair attempts, the car continues to have power steering leaks. Tightened a hose connection, replaced a washer, but still leaking slightly. 
59700 mi front sway bar end links and bushings replaced due to noise. 
38000 mi Had a clunking noise coming from the front end on larger bumps. The Stabilizer bar link had to be replaced.  
54000 mi While there, they heard noise in front end (stabilizer links & bushings replaced).  
77000 mi

US $40
Stabilizer end links replaced 
96700 mi

US $100
Carriage bushings replaced. Extended warranty would not cover but dealer agreed to pay 80% of repair. Drives like new now. 
69000 mi

US $600
Power steering pump replaced did not fix the problem. Taking car into another shop to install rack and pinion steering. 
4000 mi Rear struts dead 
14880 mi Squeaking front left suspension. Parts replaced under warranty and problem fixed. 
55800 mi

C $600
Wheel bearing went in one wheel. 
75840 mi

C $900
Noise in engine - replaced power steering pump and line didn't fix the problem. Now the shop believes it's the idler pulley. 
43000 mi Power Steering hose leaking fluid. 
2000 mi Had a steering wheel shake at speeds over 60, they had to replace two wheel rims, both on the left. 
6000 mi

US $30
They replaced back right wheel and tire. It helped but it still vibrates at 72 mph 
20000 mi Noise from front left suspension. Replaced worn tie-rod. 
26000 mi Bushing in rear, right side suspension had to be replaced 
47800 mi

US $35
replaced bushings in front suspension 
87300 mi

US $200
replace lower left ball joint 
93000 mi

US $1098
Control arms rusted and rear springs 
71000 mi

US $350
Rattling noise from front end. Both front links loose/worn out. Dealer replaced both. 
146500 mi

US $1300
Lower control arm broke due to corrosion. Caused damage to one axle and a tire. 
158000 mi

US $450
Replaced ball joint and tie rod ends on one side of the van. 
91000 mi

US $250
Replace bushings 

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