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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

87000 mi

US $1000
brakes uneven 
53320 mi

C $2000
Blown caliper on front right replaced all four discs as well 

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2014 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

100000 mi

US $450
Reline brakes, turn rotors, tune-up 

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2009 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

244000 mi

US $50
Front Driver site brake hose failed internally, locking up front brake. A new front brake hose fixed the problem 

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2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

78120 mi

C $2000
Rear brake pads and calipers needed to be replaced. Back right caliper was "shot" as per auto shop. 
114700 mi

US $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 

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2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan

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

174840 mi

C $100
Pads. 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

33000 mi

US $40
Adjusted emergency brake cable as it was not tight enough to prevent car from rolling. $40 out of pocket. 
89000 mi

US $8
My wife found brake pedal went to floor after shipping.No puddle of fluid. Drove home slowly. I found front left brake hose ruptured. Replaced with another I had bought to send to Classic Tube to use as pattern for Stainless braided brakes 
124000 mi

US $1250
All rotors, calipers, and brake pads replaced. 
91000 mi

US $800
Brakes were squishy and squeaking. Replaced all. 
11000 mi ESC light coming on; replaced faulty brake switch. 
13000 mi replacement of brake caliper 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan

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

155620 mi

C $200
Caliper, rear. Had seized. 
102000 mi

US $950
replaced brake pads 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder manual 2WD

371200 mi

£400
Brake calliper spring broken, calliper replaced 
423000 mi

£129
split off side brake hose split. replaced 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

154000 mi

US $1277
Left front caliper stuck. Replace caliper, LF rotor, front pads.  
28000 mi Rear brake lines where rubbing on shocks making a screeching sound. Dealer re-routed lines so to avoid contacting the shocks. 
39000 mi ESC and brake light on, recall replacement of brake pedal switch. High pedal effort, "normal". Now clicking when pedal depressed. 
55900 mi

C $300
Brake caliper seized 
66960 mi

C $450
Brake caliper seized on front passenger side. Replaced caliper, front disks and front pads. 
10000 mi Brakes made noise when cold, dealer replaced rear calipers with updated versions. Took about 3 hours. 
48000 mi Wheel sensor for antilock brakes/ESP replaced 
60000 mi You don't want rotor work entered, but, this is the third time this vehicle has required rotor turning or replacement. Having been a mechanic for a number of years, I can definitively say that is excessive. It's also a commonly experienced issue 
144000 mi

US $633
One caliper had frozen up. Replaced both along with rotors and pads. 
146300 mi

US $160
Replaced pads and rotors and lines on front end 
235000 mi

US $300
Calipers 
201000 mi

US $15
Caliber pins sticking, causing premature and uneven wear to the pads. 
55000 mi

US $486
Transmission stuck in Park. Replaced Transmission Shift-Lock Control module and Brake switch. 
133000 mi

US $750
Both front brake calipers replaced - pads and rotors replaced for all wheels. 
85560 mi

C $322
Original front brake rotors appear to have a crack on wear surface. Braking at hwy speed became noisy. Replaced rotors with new Brembo rotors; quiet operation now. 

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2002 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

120000 mi

US $200
Brakes failed; apparently the lines had filled with water. 

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