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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Kia Sedona

Engine not specified

5580 mi The third gear quit on the transmission, the dealer emergency ordered on overnight, and had it back to me the next day. 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

166000 mi

US $268
Replaced left front axel and boot. The Boot ruptured and was leaking onto the wheel. 
68000 mi

US $268
Clamps on CV boots were loose. The clamps were replaced. 
109300 mi

US $2300
Transmission started slipping so I took it in to the dealer and they confirmed that it was going out. Took it to a transmission place and got it replaced--first transmission they put in was faulty but Kia replaced it for free. 
134600 mi

US $16
Had a check engine light and notices quiet, repetitive clicking noise coming from engine. Code for the problem was for the transmission fluid temp sensor (P0711). Checked transmission fluid, which was found to be low. Put in a quart of fluid and check engine light turned off and clicking stopped. 
143000 mi

US $12
Check engine light came on as well as the engine started making a faint clicking noise. Checked the codes and it said is was transmission temp sensor. Transmission fluid was found to be low so filled it up with a quart, which cancelled out the codes and stopped the clicking. 
60000 mi

US $300
Transmission was seen to be leaking. Dealer shop decided it needed to be replaced. They replaced it, charged us only for bushings. It was a handful of miles past 60K warranty. 
73800 mi

US $282
The boot for the inner CV joint on the driver side axle was leaking grease. Axle was replaced. 
65100 mi Pump of some sort went 
12000 mi Timing chain tensioner had to be replaced. The whole engine assembly had to be taken out to do this. 
33000 mi TSB for loose connection from transmission. Basically trans jumps into Neutral and then engages again feeling like the transmission has been ripped from the vehicle. 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

50200 mi Both front axeles leeking greese 
55000 mi

US $823
FRONT AXLES LEAKING GREASE 

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2006 Kia Sedona Transmission Problems

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