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2008 Kia Sedona repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (13%)
Chart based on 56 repairs.
2008 Kia Sedona repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Kia Sedona
Engine not specified
| Kia Sedona in New Hampshire, United States May 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201143000 miUS $35 | Rear door squeaks all the time while driving. | ||
2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.
250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 201366960 miC $90 | Replace front sway bar links. | ||
| Sep 201684320 miC $400 | Sway bar replaced. Brakes redone. | ||
| Kia Sedona in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201243000 mi | Passenger front turn signal would burn out every six months. Dealer replaced the entire socket and problem appears to be fixed, but we shall see. | ||
| Jul 201463500 miUS $100 | High pressure power steering line had to be replaced as it was leaking slowly. Would have cost $400 if I didn't have an after market warranty on van that I purchased when new. | ||
| Jul 201575000 mi | Rear sliding door not working. Had to replace activator which was $15 part and $187 labor. Covered by extended warranty I bought when I bought car. | ||
| Apr 201679500 mi | Check engine light codes read running lean meaning too much air. Brought to dealer-hose connector to air filter housing deteriorated causing too much air in system. Common problem on these cars. Fixed under aftermarket warranty. | ||
| Oct 201787000 miUS $200 | Front stabilizer bar arms worn and had to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 201893000 mi | Automatic door again not working. Haven't repaired it yet as its sporadic and dealer couldn't duplicate. I have an extended aftermarket warranty on the car to 100,000 k but the time involved ges aggravating as this has been an on-going issue with the older Sedonas with the auto doors. | ||
| Kia Sedona in Oregon, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 2014113000 miUS $2800 | Ball joint replaced | ||
| Oct 2015114700 miUS $140 | Steering wheel would shimmy during breaking and break pads were about gone.I replaced rotors, caliper slides and gaskets, as well as pads, both front tires. Badly seized Caliper slide may have contributed but warped rotors common on sedona | ||
| Sep 2016140000 miUS $50 | Throttle position sensor replaced Air intake hose was badly cracked | ||
| Kia Sedona in Virginia, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2016105000 miUS $1000 | Valve cover gaskets needed to be replaced, had various other minor matters taken care of at the same time. | ||
| May 2018126000 miUS $160 | Oil change, A/C system recharging, General checkover before a long trip | ||
| Sep 2018128124 miUS $400 | Tie rods and control arms | ||
| Kia Sedona in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201352080 mi | Valve cover gaskets were replaced under warranty. *Just discovered that a large metal bracket was left sitting on top of the engine under the plastic shroud after work was performed. | ||
| Jun 201775640 miC $50 | Replaced valve cover gasket again as it was leaking onto alternator. | ||
| Kia Sedona in Ohio, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201471000 mi | Throttle Position Sensor | ||
| Aug 201689700 miUS $300 | Leaking VALVE COVER GASKET, FRONT BRAKES, ALIGNMENT, TRANSMISSION SERVICED, COOLANT SERVICED, AIR FILTER PLATE BULB, DRIVERS SIDE MAP LIGHT | ||
| May 201797000 miUS $400 | Front struts replaced to pass state safety inspection. | ||
| Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 2008310 mi | Conversation mirror was missing on new vehicle. | ||
| Aug 20099300 mi | oxygen sensor replaced second oxygen sensor replaced | ||
| Mar 201134100 mi | In cold weather engine will stall if not warmed up. Scan done, found P0110, and reprogrammed with update to software. Personally not sure if this will fix the problem, as we haven't had any days below -15C. | ||
| Jul 201138440 mi | oxygen sensor replaced recall on sliding door latches. They would freeze shut in winter weather. | ||
| Jul 201361780 miC $250 | Battery died. Needed to be replaced | ||
| May 201471300 miC $480 | New dome lamp installed. | ||
| Dec 201478120 miC $2000 | Rear brake pads and calipers needed to be replaced. Back right caliper was "shot" as per auto shop. Extremely squeaky noise heard with every little bounce in car. Bushings replaced | ||
| Kia Sedona in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Jul 20109920 mi | Middle row seat was stuck and would not flip up into stowing position. | ||
| Sep 201011780 mi | Air conditioner compressor clutch was replaced due to a knocking noise being emitted. This solved the problem. | ||
| Kia Sedona in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201030000 miUS $81 | odd resonance in the cabin coming from right rear | ||
| Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201027900 mi | Windshield crack coming from wiper heater grid. First visit, file warranty claim...warranty claim approved week later. Went in for replacement, found out windshield cracked during shipment. No loaner car. Third time in, success! No loaner car. | ||
| Oct 201034600 mi | Bushings replaced, did not resolve clunking noise | ||
| Kia Sedona in California, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201258000 mi | tire monitoring light came on. needed a valve replaced. | ||
| Kia Sedona in Illinois, United States May 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 201043000 mi | all are warrenty repairs | ||
| Sep 201261000 miUS $350 | Had to replace pass side piolet shaft ass. | ||
| Kia Sedona in Maryland, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Dec 201016000 mi | Passenger side sliding door no longer operates due to faulty latch; parts ordered per recall. | ||
| Kia Sedona in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 200920000 mi | Lock mechanism on near side sliding door. Lock failed so door would open during operation. | ||
| Apr 201025500 mi | Throttle position sensor failed. Check engine light came on and ran on three cyclinders - car thinks wheels spinning so reduces power. | ||
| Jul 201132000 mi | Door latches replaced (again) on sliding doors. | ||
| Apr 201343000 miUS $140 | Idler pulley failed. | ||
2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan
250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sedona in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Aug 2014111700 miUS $550 | Replaced worn front suspension parts, including subframe bushings | ||
| Kia Sedona in Delaware, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2022 | |||
| Aug 2021160000 miUS $1044 | Power steering pump leaking | ||
| Kia Sedona in Alabama, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Mar 201136000 mi | Driving the vehicle at normal speed and suddendly the vehicle lost power and the ESC and Check engine light came on. Pull the vehicle over and called dealer. Tried to drive the car to service department but problem occured again. Car towed. | ||
| Nov 201145000 mi | transmission leaking fluid, certain part ordered but that did not fix the problem. February 2012: Back in the shop again for similar problem | ||
| Mar 201248000 miUS $55 | The transmission seal had to be ordered and replaced. The car is leaking fluid again. | ||
| Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 2017174840 miC $100 | Pads. | ||
| Kia Sedona in Alberta, Canada Apr 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Nov 201034100 mi | A squeak in the front end in cold weather over bumps indicated the problem. Bushings replaced, I can't remember which ones though. | ||
2008 Kia Sedona
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Kia Sedona in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 200913000 mi | The driver's side power sliding door stopped functioning. Dealer replaced part at no cost and it is working properly now. | ||
| Mar 201131000 mi | automatic sliding door would not function. Kia seemed to know about this problem and fixed it, no charge. | ||
2007.5 Kia Sedona
Engine not specified
| Kia in Saudi Arabia May 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jun 201197960 mi﷼550 | change the rear suspension and rear pads, rotors | ||
| Nov 2011102920 mi﷼320 | changing the right support for the shock absorber | ||
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