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Kia Sedona repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (7%)

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Kia Sedona body repair cost distribution

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$500 - $999 (5%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

276-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

13640 mi Paint was being sandblasted on both sliding doors. Kia took the van and repainted the doors. They also readjusted the doors. 

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2017 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

3720 mi Driver's seat was squeaking during stopping. Dealer diagnosed as a loose bolt, and replaced the bolts and torqued to manufacturer specifications. 

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2016 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

276-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

8500 mi sliding door does not completely close during hot weather with crushing sound when door close with latch. Door alarm 

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2008 Kia Sedona

Engine not specified

43000 mi

US $35
Rear door squeaks all the time while driving. 

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2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

310 mi Conversation mirror was missing on new vehicle. 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

62400 mi Bezel for overhead console disintegrated and conversation mirror fell out. Took to dealership the order part and fixed when it came in. 
6000 mi Also discovered a squeak in drivers door when opened; caused by a loose bolt. Dealer tighted bolt and resolved squeaking. 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

8000 mi warranty replacement of driver window outer molding and tightening of driver door strap bolt. 
133000 mi

US $750
Some minor plastic trim pieces were also ordered and replaced. 
58300 mi Also had right side cargo weather moulding reinstalled as it was coming off. 
11780 mi Excessive wind noise at right side front passenger door adjacent to the windshield. Wind noise is not noticeable below 70 km/hour but quite annoying above 80. Dealer agreed to replace outer weatherstrip. Dealer installed new weatherstrip but wind noise still occurs on passenger side only. 
24180 mi The left side mirror became loose and was replaced. Asked dealer to check wind noise again. After considerable effort on the his part, he concluded that the glass may be uneven in thickness, causing air turbulance. New glass might fix this noise problem but we have not asked him to take this further. 
23000 mi Passenger rear door handle was loose. Retaining ring was replaced. 
61400 mi sunroof would not close all the way. They replaced the track system. 
24000 mi Windshield molding came loose. Left sliding door trim loose. Rattling from rear. 
25000 mi Windshield trim came loose. 
39000 mi Windshield moulding (flexible rubber) came out at top of windshield, was horribly glued at prior dealer, replaced. 
49000 mi Driver side visor would not stay in the up position and constantly fell. Replaced under warranty. 
59700 mi Rear subframe bushings replaced 
18000 mi Noise from left sliding door on all bumps. Dealer could not replicate but did replair noise from rear left panel that they felt probably was the noise. Unfortunatly I still hear the noise from the door. In fairness to the dealer, the door did not make ... 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

40000 mi Air conditioner vents hoot like an owl when driving into 20 mph wind at 70. Very annoying on trips, dealer could not make it happen. I made a 1600 mile trip, had to listen to it intermittentlly all the way. Since new. 

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2003 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

12000 mi Windsheild Wiper gear box broke, fixed under warranty. 
30000 mi Passenger side rear light assembly was filling with water when it rained (like a fishbowl). Dealer replaced it under warranty but wanted to charge me $35 for a new $5 brake light that blew out from the water. I argued about this and they gave me the bul 

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