| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.
250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $1000 |
Valve cover gaskets needed to be replaced, had various other minor matters taken care of at the same time. |
| 71000 mi | Throttle Position Sensor |
| 89700 mi US $300 |
Leaking VALVE COVER GASKET, FRONT BRAKES, ALIGNMENT, TRANSMISSION SERVICED, COOLANT SERVICED, AIR FILTER |
| 52080 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. |
| 75640 mi C $50 |
Replaced valve cover gasket again as it was leaking onto alternator. |
| 140000 mi US $50 |
Throttle position sensor replaced Air intake hose was badly cracked |
| 79500 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. |
| 9300 mi | oxygen sensor replaced second oxygen sensor replaced |
| 34100 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. |
| 38440 mi | oxygen sensor replaced |
| 25500 mi | Throttle position sensor failed. Check engine light came on and ran on three cyclinders - car thinks wheels spinning so reduces power. |
| 43000 mi US $140 |
Idler pulley failed. |
2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan
250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 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. |
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