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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 133 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

11500 mi I had warning lights for the Forward Collision Warning System, High Beam Assist, and Lane Departure Warning System and these functions did not appear to be working. The dealer had the car for about 6 weeks and could not figure out how to fix it. They finally got the lights off, but the actual systems are still not working properly. 

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2017 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

13020 mi Passenger side power sliding door intermittently failed. Rectified fully under warranty. 

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2016 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

32000 mi Passenger side sliding door motor replaced under warranty 

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2015 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

103000 mi

US $3000
Started went bad 
34211 mi Rear tail gate [motor] 

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2010 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

70000 mi

US $500
Defective AC Condenser installed as part of front-end collision repairs. Failed while on cross-crountry trip and had to be replaced. 

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2009 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

20000 mi

US $1000
Would not start. Battery was strong. [starter] Auto door lock failed driver door 
30000 mi

US $600
AC not functional. Fan issue. 

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2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

43000 mi all are warrenty repairs 
20000 mi Lock mechanism on near side sliding door. Lock failed so door would open during operation. 
61780 mi

C $250
Battery died. Needed to be replaced 
71300 mi

C $480
New dome lamp installed. 
11780 mi Air conditioner compressor clutch was replaced due to a knocking noise being emitted. This solved the problem. 
43000 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. 
75000 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. 
93000 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. 
126000 mi

US $160
Oil change, A/C system recharging, General checkover before a long trip 
89700 mi

US $300
PLATE BULB, DRIVERS SIDE MAP LIGHT 

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2008 Kia Sedona

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

16000 mi The driver's side power sliding door stopped functioning. Dealer replaced part at no cost and it is working properly now. 
31000 mi automatic sliding door would not function. Kia seemed to know about this problem and fixed it, no charge. 

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2007 Kia Sedona

Engine not specified

108000 mi Desiccant gel container failure and complete contamination of entire A/C system 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

68000 mi

US $240
Driver side sliding door actuator replaced; was unable to lock vehicle and receive confirmation from horn (on double clicking the lock button on keyfob). Diagnosed as faulty actuator. 
81000 mi

US $520
Driver side sliding door, lock actuator failed, door could not be locked with the remote unless switch was manually moved to the lock position. Door lock actuator replaced ($270) 
35000 mi During towing up hills air conditioning did not work. Drained and recharged freon and lubricant. 
37864 mi Compressor made noise like rod knock when compressing. Replaced Compressor replaced under warranty. Sounded like rod knock when compressor was running. Suspect this was a factory recall. I asked about this last spring. This is not unique to my vehicle. Had a rental van that did this also. Was in for oil change. 
49000 mi Starter motor needed to be replaced 
68700 mi Right left turn signal was working intermittently. Checked light bulb and it was OK. Quit working several days later. Took apart Sat. 20th and replaced bulb. Worked , then became dim and quit. Took out the socket and called dealership. 
30000 mi Drivers side rear passenger power door was binding when attempting to open the door. Dealer ordered & replaced sliding door motor actuator per TSB BOD048. Alarm horn had been sounding weak after a FOB had been reprogrammed for the van. Dealer tested and had alarm horn replaced. Day later, alarm and panic horn are not working. Will be returning van to the shop for further diagnosis & repair. 
49000 mi Passenger side rear power door was not opening/closing using FOB/main/door button. Manual operation of door was difficult as well. Dealer had door actuator motor replaced and door alignment performed. 
61000 mi

US $140
Car died while idling in park gear. Towed to dealer who determined the alternator was kaput. R&R w/an aftermarket alternator and paid for new battery the old alt killed since it's considered a 'wear' item! 
74000 mi MIL cluster came on while driving; pulled over and shut off engine but car would not start again. Towed to dealer who determined the alternator (replaced in 2013) was faulty. Replaced under extended warranty plan. Kia battery was fried by faulty alternator. Although the battery was new when replaced in 2013, it only had a 18-mon warranty which was missed by days. The new Kia replacement battery was pro-rated for 70% and only has a 12-mon warranty. 
88500 mi Both power side doors would not close nor open properly. Dealership confirmed issue; both power latch actuator motors were replaced. 
98000 mi R/rear door would stick intermittently; R/R door-motor-actuator. 
100719 mi

US $150
Sluggish to start; a load test of battery (< 9.3V) failed but alternator was charging correctly at >14V. Battery replaced 
59000 mi Defective brake light switch, replaced under warranty. 
84000 mi

US $967
Airbag light on, did not throw trouble code. Reset light but light on next day. Replaced airbag control module. 
32000 mi Airbag system repaired under warranty 
7000 mi Dealer installed factory trailer hitch. When trailer was rented later, no pigtail power for trailer lights. Added power supply wire to junction box for trailer hitch pigtail (left off by dealer when factory trailer hitch was installed. 
74000 mi

US $125
Trailer light controller box installed by Kia dealer failed. 
107000 mi

US $350
My battery dies every six months since I have owned it. it has a draw, and the dealership can't find it. 
40000 mi

US $85
faulty brake light sensor. replaced brake light sensor. 
54000 mi

US $120
Fan motor replacement 
70000 mi

US $107
The fan control module was replaced 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan

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

103000 mi Replaced battery because it drained without an obvious reason 
104000 mi Sliding doors seem to be freezing up. The wipers decided to stop working this morning. Not sure if its frozen or if it is the wiper motor. 
102000 mi

US $950
turn signal not working... was not the bulb seat belt warning sound going off even if seat belt was fastened... reset something 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder manual 2WD

251000 mi

£400
Drivers side blower fan stopped working. Replaced.  
279000 mi

£1800
nearside rear electric door not always closing properly. locking mechanism replaced. rear numberplate bulb holders melted. kia only supply total rear numberplate assembly. part replaced. 
312200 mi

£400
Relay to fan for a/c replaced. Alternator replaced. 

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2006 Kia Sedona

Engine not specified

97000 mi

US $400
PASSENGER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

78000 mi

US $15
Stop Lamp Switch at Brake Pedal- Rendered Transmission Shift Interlock, Brake Lights, and Cruise Control inoperative. 
93700 mi

US $1700
AC system was not cooling, performed leak check. AC Condenser had holes and hoses had leaks. Had to replace AC Condenser and related hoses & had to flush and recharge AC system. 
170000 mi

US $660
Alternator replaced. 
56000 mi

US $350
TPMS sensors replaced in two tires due to breakage AC motor relay replaced in rear AC 
58000 mi TPMS Sensors replaced on a rear tire 
202000 mi

US $100
The alternator was replaced as part of the vehicle purchase. The previous owner noted that it was intermittently not charging the battery; dealer determined that the regulator was no good. It added $99.75 to the vehicle price. 
107700 mi

US $120
Car died, turned out the alternator had gone caput after a quick test at the auto parts store. 
135000 mi

US $130
Battery not holding a good charge anymore so replaced 
133000 mi

US $750
Also, all bulbs were changed. 
201000 mi

US $15
Headlights. They burn out about every six months. 
137000 mi

US $500
Malfunction in anti-theft circuit - vehicle would sporadically fail to crank. Issue is described by TSB ELEC-012 
202000 mi

US $130
Alternator shot...replaced with rebuilt myself...no big deal. 
54300 mi

US $1200
AC compressor quit with no warning. It was ice cold, and then it didn't cool at all. Had to replace the compressor, dryer (or equivalent, etc. 
60000 mi

US $40
Replaced driver side beadlight 
70000 mi

US $45
Air Bag Light stayed on.Did research.Battery worked fine, but was low on charge due to USB charger in 12v port.That tripped the Air Bag Light. Charged the battery, then had to go to dealer to have Air Bag Light reset. Problem solved. 
103000 mi

US $120
my ac stop coling I took it to firestone and I was told that the wires need it to clean and tied up 
103700 mi

US $125
after 3 weeks stop again and this time the cables that connect to the module they are not connecting right 
106000 mi

US $1100
my compresor went out i needed to replace it 
7000 mi Air conditioning start to make a loud noise 
7300 mi A/C compressor replaced - front wheel brake disk replaced - CD Radio Replaced ( Cd malfunction) - both side rear passenger door latches replaced 
9000 mi A/C stop cooling and loud noise return 
4960 mi Tire pressure monitoring system lights went on without tire pressure problems. Only the two on the right side of vehicle. No cost, under warranty. 
16120 mi tire pressure monitoring system failure. Sensor was replaced during normal maintenance. 
34720 mi side view mirror motor broken. 
34720 mi Left rear window motor. 
815 mi Repair - Headlights quit. Needed a needed a new headlight control module. Spent 4 days in the shop. Covered under warranty. 
56800 mi All heating and AC controls stopped working. Unable to run fan or change tempature. No front windshield defroster. Dealership shop ordered new control panel for dash and replaced it. 
71000 mi

US $350
Power sliding door not working. Could be opened and closed manually. Dealer replaced door motor. 
135000 mi

US $45
Intermittent no start 
145000 mi

US $590
Intermittent no crank for over a year. Replaced starter. 
11000 mi Air Bag light came on, they had to replace safety belt latch. 
37000 mi

US $30
passenger side headlight replaced 
30000 mi Brake stop switch defective. Replaced for no charge under a factory recall of the defective part. 
38000 mi

US $200
AC needed recharge - first time in 8 years 
40000 mi

US $1500
Complete failure of AC system - compressor and condenser. Leaking condenser due to bad manufacturing (weld) rather than rock or physical damage. Compressor also faulty. Only 40k miles. Have doubts about the overall life of car. 
50000 mi

US $500
Second failed condenser. 
56000 mi

US $300
Turn signal, etc. control module 
16058 mi Heated seat passenger side needed replacing passenger heated seat 
27900 mi Compass and temprature cluster had to be replaced Compass not working proper 
9700 mi Dealer replaced alternator under warranty. 
4000 mi Airbag light on 
12000 mi Tire Pressure Monitoring System consistently indicated one low tire. Loss of pressure in that tire did not seem significant compared to others. This had happened one year earlier [light on for a day, then off] & we were told it was probably due to tem 
34000 mi (SEP) Low tire pressure indicator came on, air added to the tire. Indicator went off. Less than 1 month later, indicator came on 2nd time for the same tire, so had it checked. Mechanic found that the valve stem seat was leaking, and tightened it. 
41500 mi Tire Pressure Monitoring symbol was illuminated on dashboard. This symbol meant Tire Pressure Monitoring System was not working on the vehicle. Dealer had to order part [Low Frequency Initiator]. Low Frequency Module was replaced. This required several hours at the dealership. 
50000 mi Car would not start intermittently in morning. Was told battery was problem. Replaced battery (51,000 miles). Problem recurred again. Problem is anti-theft device malfunctioning. Part is ordered. Returning next week to replace. 
51200 mi Follow up to repair (Car would intermittently not start). Junction Box replaced. 1.5 hour wait at dealership. Remote keyless entry system had to be reprogrammed as fob would no longer work once part was replaced. 
52000 mi Intermittently, car will not start. Key turns. Radio plays. No sound of engine cranking. Nothing. 2 hours at dealership only to be told it could not be replicated. 
57000 mi Left sliding door power window was inoperative. No parts replaced. 
58300 mi Car was in for 60,000 tune up. Noticed twice that CD playing but display showed "CD loading" instead of song/counter. Bulletin for it: reset radio logic control.  
62000 mi CD player has intermittent problems. Will cost $400 to replace. 
72000 mi

US $400
Tire Pressure gauge (TMPS) all four corroded and non functional 
35000 mi Air conditioning leak, coupler or seal replaced. 
61000 mi

US $148
Air not very cold ... recharged system 
102000 mi

US $260
replaced alternator 
10000 mi After vehicle sat unused outside for 8 days the battery was completely dead to the point that even the power locks and radio would not work. No lights were left on nor were any electronic left plugged into the 12V outlets. Had to jump start. 
12000 mi After sitting undriven for 5 days, battery was completely dead - something intermittent drawing it down. At previous occurrance Dealer shop could't dtermine cause and this time they had Kia roadside assistance tow it in, but again could not find the cause 
33000 mi Vibration noise from A/C unit. Dealer replaced A/C hub under warranty at no charge to customer. 
55000 mi

US $486
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor System dash light on constantly. Replaced failed TPMS sensor in wheel. 
64000 mi Airbag warning light on constantly. Dealer technician cleared system trouble codes, none returned and airbag warning light off and did not return. 
41540 mi Clacking noise occurred when air conditioner compressor running, engine at idle speed. Compressor quiet at highway speed. Service rep said it was a bearing problem and replaced compressor just before 5 year warranty expired. Excellent! 
83700 mi

C $12
replaced headlight bulb. 
83000 mi Rear wiper motor seized. 
74900 mi When left to sit more than 3 days, a drain was pulling the battery down below the voltage required to start the car. Covered by a recall that identifies problem as sliding doors not latching properly. 
58000 mi tapping behind console when engine turned off. 
171000 mi

US $550
Alternator failed, car stopped on road. Had to be towed to dealer, alternator replaced. 
179000 mi

US $750
The IPM (inter panel module?) failed. This includes the security system, so it didn't recognize the key, and wouldn't let the car start. 
182000 mi

US $1075
Line to rear A/C failed, causing loss of charge. Tube replaced and system recharged. 
196000 mi

US $560
Leak in A/C. Repaired and re-charged. 
37000 mi Airbag light on. Dealer claimed coded indicated low voltage. Battery was tested and found fine. Code cleared and light went out. Has not returned as of yet. 
43000 mi

US $44
Driver side fog lamp died. Replaced both bulbs. 
52000 mi Backup sensors in rear bumper stopped working. Problem was found to be damaged wiring to sensors. 
59700 mi Horn plastic trumpets fell off, horn itself rusty but worked. 
37000 mi

US $79
Air bag light came on. The system was diagnosed in a shop and the problem with side impact sensor was confirmed. I was told to go to KIA dealer and fix it under warranty (but was charged for diagnosis anyway). 
55000 mi replaced broken remote control for door locks 
37000 mi

US $50
Airbag warning light on dealer reset. Diagnostic codes indicated low voltage. 
135000 mi

US $525
One of the sensors for the airbag system failed 
31000 mi

US $200
1 remote locking tranmitter stopped working and was replaced under warranty. 
44020 mi

C $50
Driver's side headlight out.Labour to replace: $34.00.Parts: $16.41. Had to remove grille and battery to replace headlight bulb. 
157500 mi

US $325
Change fluids in transmission, new coolant and recharge AC 
166000 mi The brake light switch (under the brake pedal) was replaced because the brake lights were staying on. 
169500 mi

US $35
Also replaced bulb in interior tailgate. 
39000 mi low cooling at low rpm, ecm flash to shorten compressor clutch cycle time at idle 
19000 mi cyclical thumping sound when a/c compressor running, TSB indicates known issue with compressor hub assembly, dealer agrees to fix and orders parts requiring a return trip for installation of new hub assembly 
56000 mi TPMS (Tire Pressure Management Service) light on. Needed new tire sensors. 
51000 mi door latch would not activate pwr sliding door on driver's side. Part ordered door latch switch replaced on pwr sliding door (driver's side) door latch failed to activate power sliding door on passenger's side. replaced switch for latch on pwr sliding door (passenger's side) 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

40000 mi Could not get ignition to start. Stuck in park. Changed shifter. Week later same thing, changed brake lite switch. Week later same thing, quick fix shown by tow truck driver, took to dealer again they said could find nothing wrong!! 
10000 mi Car would not start about 40 miles from home. Radio and all other electrical items (doors, lights, etc.) worked. Dealer replaced junction box (IPM). After reviewing KIA's website there appears to be a "Tech Times" for this problem. There also appears 
5000 mi I have had issues with the TPMS, parking brake, and check engine light 

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2005 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

105000 mi have not taken it for repair yet. AC not working, recharge needed suspected. 
96900 mi

C $1000
Replaced fusebox, DRL switch, both headlight assemblies due to electrical problems causing fuse and headlight bulb / socket meltdowns. 
102300 mi

C $220
needed to replace the starter 
108900 mi

C $450
Alternator changed 
130200 mi Total AC system changed. Compressor failed again after 1000 KMS. enough was enough. 

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2004 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

189999 mi

US $15000
my 2004 kia sedona randomly wont start after parking it,there is no spark but the moter turns over ok athen we leave it for a few hours and it starts ok and runs good till it dose it again and it could be a week of the next day. have had it in for weeks  

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2004 Kia Sedona 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

116000 mi

US $320
Replaced A/C compressor and re-charged the system 

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2003 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

115450 mi

US $296
had to replace an Alternator (ouch) 
114500 mi

US $397
replaced Altenator  
54000 mi

US $40
Lighter burned out had to get a new one??? 3 weeks to get it, wrong parts over and over and then the cost - 40.00 for 3 parts. 
22000 mi Fan motor for defrost blew, replaced under warranty. 
60595 mi

US $695
Alternator went, Not covered because it was 595 miles out of the 5yr 60k b2b warranty. Mechanic had to remove the AC condenser and radiator to replace the alternator. 

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2002 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

112000 mi

US $750
Compressor and other A/C system parts failed. Estimate of $1,700. Traded instead of fixing. 
78000 mi

US $360
Rpl. A/C Compressor & Component Kit (receiver dryer/accumulator, Expansion valve). 
127000 mi

US $200
The van was struggling to start. Shop replaced the starter motor. 
129000 mi

US $80
Compressor failed, took accessory belt with it. Elected to junk the car. (We said this previously but this time we really mean it.) 

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