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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%)

Chart based on 514 repairs.
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Kia Sedona repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 339 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

276-horsepower 3.3L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Sedona in California, United States
Jun 2019 - Apr 2023
Jun 2021

25000 mi
Third row foldable seat latch broke. Replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2023

40000 mi
Driver side sliding door motor replaced. 
Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Jun 2022

33541 mi
Vehicle twice had a drop in engine power when on highway. A few seconds when trying to accelerate, then picked up. Second time, engine light came on during the loss of power. Took to my local mechanic on way home, he ran codes for me - code P0088, fuel rail system pressure too high. He said take to dealer as should be under warranty. Took to dealer next day, they found code, ran vehicle, said it was probably an intermittent blockage in fuel rail. Pressure and injector pulse width normal at the time. Picked vehicle up same day. 
Jul 2022

34387 mi
Two days after being checked at dealer (previous repair trip), issue returned during longer road trip. Regular drop in engine power when accelerating. I realised that it occurred when reaching about 2,400 RPM. Power dropped, I had to put on hazards, pull to side of road for perhaps 5 seconds if in traffic, coast until power picked up. Made it home but had to accelerate slowly off stop lights, had difficulty up two longer inclines, and one hill if engine wanted to change gear. Engine light came on early in the drive. Took to dealer, same P0088 error code. From work order: Fuel pressure too high, actual vs fuel pressure set point, actual 239907 hpa, set point 6002 hpa, regulator has failed. Required new high pressure fuel pump assembly, parts ordered, installed two days later and vehicle ready to go. OK since. 

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2018 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
Sep 2018

13640 mi
Paint was being sandblasted on both sliding doors. Kia took the van and repainted the doors. They also readjusted the doors. 
Kia Sedona in Georgia, United States
Mar 2020 - Jun 2022
Aug 2020

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

Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

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

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2017 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

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

Kia Sedona in Illinois, United States
Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
Sep 2017

8500 mi
sliding door does not completely close during hot weather with crushing sound when door close with latch. Door alarm 
Kia Sedona in Washington, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

32000 mi
Passenger side sliding door motor replaced under warranty 
Kia Sedona in Mississippi, United States
Dec 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2021

94000 mi
Recall repair for motorized sliding doors after Kia extended the warranty on them due to a high failure rate for the Sedona. Both of our doors' motors worked, but the latching mechanism on each had issues that would cause the vehicle to beep and sound an alarm that they weren't latched fully, along with a crunching/dragging sound when they finishing closing. Vehicle has had no problems since the repair. 

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2015 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
May 2021 - Nov 2021
Nov 2021

53320 mi

C $2000
Replace leaking oil pressure sensor, Blown caliper on front right replaced all four discs as well 
Kia Sedona in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

34211 mi
Rear tail gate [motor] 
Kia Sedona in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

87000 mi

US $1000
brakes uneven 
Jun 2022

103000 mi

US $3000
Started went bad 

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2014 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

Kia Sedona in Florida, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

62000 mi
Check engine light on, replaced intake manifold 
Jun 2018

70000 mi
Check engine light would always come on. Dealer said everything is correct and no reason for light to be on. Dealer called factory and factory reps. reprogrammed computer. 
Jan 2022

100000 mi

US $450
Reline brakes, turn rotors, tune-up 
Kia Sedona in Ohio, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2022
Jun 2016

64000 mi

US $100
Engine smoked heavily on startup, white/light grey smoke. This started about 2 months after I bought the van. Local dealer diagnosed as "engine sludge" presumeably from the previous owner's bad maintenance practices. van was sold back to dealer 2 months later 

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2012 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

Kia Sedona in Texas, United States
- Jul 2013
Jul 2013

20950 mi
idler pulley making noise/ was replaced under warranty. Problem fixed, Wife/kids love van no other problems. Drives Great 
Kia Sedona in Indiana, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011

3200 mi
Transmission momentarily shifting upon startup, told of TSB that involved a reflash of the computer. Also rebalanced 4 tires. Also complaint of potential short in ignition swich, no problem found. 

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2011 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
- Aug 2011
Aug 2011

10850 mi
Engine failed and was replaced under warranty. 

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2010 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

Kia Sedona in Florida, United States
- Jul 2015
Oct 2014

68000 mi

US $300
Radiator punctured by a rock. 
Jul 2015

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

Kia Sedona in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2022
Jul 2010

27000 mi
Replaced whining tensioner on serpentine belt, under warranty. 
Apr 2013

62000 mi

US $670
Replaced throttle body and reflashed the ECU. The throttle position sensor failed, requiring this service as described in a Kia TSB. 
Sep 2013

71000 mi

US $500
Replaced fuel injectors, coils, and spark plugs to clear multiple misfires. 
Apr 2017

105000 mi

US $65
Replaced intake air hose due to age-related crack which led to inaccurate MAF readings. 
Kia Sedona in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017

20000 mi

US $1000
Would not start. Battery was strong. [starter] Auto door lock failed driver door 
Feb 2020

30000 mi

US $600
AC not functional. Fan issue. 
Kia Sedona in Ohio, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

244000 mi

US $50
Front Driver site brake hose failed internally, locking up front brake. A new front brake hose fixed the problem 
Apr 2022

248000 mi

US $600
Van was vibrating at speed and under load. Fix was to replace both half-shafts and the 'center shaft' with bearing. 

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2008 Kia Sedona

Engine not specified

Kia Sedona in New Hampshire, United States
May 2010 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

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

Kia Sedona in Illinois, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

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. 
Jul 2014

63500 mi

US $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 2015

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. 
Apr 2016

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. 
Oct 2017

87000 mi

US $200
Front stabilizer bar arms worn and had to be replaced. 
Mar 2018

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. 
Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

27900 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 2010

34600 mi
Bushings replaced, did not resolve clunking noise 
Kia Sedona in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2013
Sep 2009

20000 mi
Lock mechanism on near side sliding door. Lock failed so door would open during operation. 
Apr 2010

25500 mi
Throttle position sensor failed. Check engine light came on and ran on three cyclinders - car thinks wheels spinning so reduces power. 
Jul 2011

32000 mi
Door latches replaced (again) on sliding doors. 
Apr 2013

43000 mi

US $140
Idler pulley failed. 
Kia Sedona in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2013
Jun 2010

30000 mi

US $81
odd resonance in the cabin coming from right rear 
Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Dec 2013

66960 mi

C $90
Replace front sway bar links. 
Sep 2016

84320 mi

C $400
Sway bar replaced. Brakes redone. 
Kia Sedona in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2010 - May 2012
Jul 2010

9920 mi
Middle row seat was stuck and would not flip up into stowing position. 
Sep 2010

11780 mi
Air conditioner compressor clutch was replaced due to a knocking noise being emitted. This solved the problem. 
Kia Sedona in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2016
Mar 2012

58000 mi
tire monitoring light came on. needed a valve replaced. 
Kia Sedona in Maryland, United States
Aug 2009 - Oct 2011
Dec 2010

16000 mi
Passenger side sliding door no longer operates due to faulty latch; parts ordered per recall.  
Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2008 - Jun 2016
Oct 2008

310 mi
Conversation mirror was missing on new vehicle. 
Aug 2009

9300 mi
oxygen sensor replaced second oxygen sensor replaced 
Mar 2011

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. 
Jul 2011

38440 mi
oxygen sensor replaced recall on sliding door latches. They would freeze shut in winter weather.  
Jul 2013

61780 mi

C $250
Battery died. Needed to be replaced 
May 2014

71300 mi

C $480
New dome lamp installed. 
Dec 2014

78120 mi

C $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 Quebec, Canada
May 2013 - Jul 2018
May 2013

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. 
Jun 2017

75640 mi

C $50
Replaced valve cover gasket again as it was leaking onto alternator. 
Kia Sedona in Ohio, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

71000 mi
Throttle Position Sensor 
Aug 2016

89700 mi

US $300
Leaking VALVE COVER GASKET, FRONT BRAKES, ALIGNMENT, TRANSMISSION SERVICED, COOLANT SERVICED, AIR FILTER PLATE BULB, DRIVERS SIDE MAP LIGHT 
May 2017

97000 mi

US $400
Front struts replaced to pass state safety inspection. 
Kia Sedona in Virginia, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

105000 mi

US $1000
Valve cover gaskets needed to be replaced, had various other minor matters taken care of at the same time. 
May 2018

126000 mi

US $160
Oil change, A/C system recharging, General checkover before a long trip 
Sep 2018

128124 mi

US $400
Tie rods and control arms 
Kia Sedona in Illinois, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2013
Oct 2010

43000 mi
all are warrenty repairs 
Sep 2012

61000 mi

US $350
Had to replace pass side piolet shaft ass. 
Kia Sedona in Oregon, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
Jan 2014

113000 mi

US $2800
Ball joint replaced 
Oct 2015

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 
Sep 2016

140000 mi

US $50
Throttle position sensor replaced Air intake hose was badly cracked 

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2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan

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

Kia Sedona in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2010 - Aug 2012
Nov 2010

34100 mi
A squeak in the front end in cold weather over bumps indicated the problem. Bushings replaced, I can't remember which ones though. 
Kia Sedona in Delaware, United States
Dec 2015 - Sep 2022
Aug 2021

160000 mi

US $1044
Power steering pump leaking 
Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2016 - Mar 2018
Feb 2017

174840 mi

C $100
Pads. 
Kia Sedona in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2014
Aug 2014

111700 mi

US $550
Replaced worn front suspension parts, including subframe bushings 
Kia Sedona in Alabama, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2012
Mar 2011

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. 
Nov 2011

45000 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 2012

48000 mi

US $55
The transmission seal had to be ordered and replaced. The car is leaking fluid again. 

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2008 Kia Sedona

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Kia Sedona in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2011
Dec 2009

13000 mi
The driver's side power sliding door stopped functioning. Dealer replaced part at no cost and it is working properly now. 
Mar 2011

31000 mi
automatic sliding door would not function. Kia seemed to know about this problem and fixed it, no charge. 

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2007.5 Kia Sedona

Engine not specified

Kia Sedona in Saudi Arabia
May 2011 - Dec 2011
Jun 2011

97960 mi

﷼550
change the rear suspension and rear pads, rotors 
Nov 2011

102920 mi

﷼320
changing the right support for the shock absorber 

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2007 Kia Sedona

Engine not specified

Kia Sedona in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011

45300 mi
Popping in front suspension Check engine light 
Kia Sedona in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

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

Kia Sedona in New York, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

40000 mi

US $85
faulty brake light sensor. replaced brake light sensor. 
Kia Sedona in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2010
Sep 2009

24000 mi
Second row seat would not spring forward to allow easy access to third row seat on the driver side 
Kia Sedona in Missouri, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2013
Aug 2010

67500 mi
Dealer fixed idler pulley as condition of sale. 
Kia Sedona in Illinois, United States
Jul 2009 - Apr 2016
Aug 2009

56000 mi
Chattering idler pulley 
Dec 2009

59000 mi
Defective brake light switch, replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2011

78000 mi

US $400
Check engine light on, bad oxygen sensor replaced. 
Aug 2011

84000 mi

US $967
Airbag light on, did not throw trouble code. Reset light but light on next day. Replaced airbag control module. 
Jun 2013

110000 mi

US $150
Check engine light on, code reported lean mixture, mechanic replaced cracked air intake duct, problem resolved, which also fixed slight hesitation problem 
Sep 2013

115000 mi

US $200
Engine would suddenly drop to idle and "limp home" mode, diagnosed and replaced bad throttle position sensor, reflash ECM due to revised part. 
Feb 2016

141600 mi

US $95
Engine ran rough and stalled in heavy traffic. Problem determined to be part of air intake system had fallen off, causing mass airflow sensor to misread. Shop reassembled parts, problem solved. 
Kia Sedona in Colorado, United States
Jun 2009 - Dec 2016
Jul 2009

56000 mi
Driver's seat moves slightly under heavy braking, front to back but on a diagonal (front left to rear right). Very minor, total movement probably less than 1 inch. Dealer ordered new seat rail. 
Sep 2010

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. 
Sep 2011

81000 mi

US $520
both front sway bar links replaced to fix knocking/clunking sound from front end, evident when traveling over bumps/potholes etc at low speeds.  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) 
Oct 2012

93300 mi

US $488
Car began running very roughly, similar to when an ignition coil pack fails. CEL on. Towed to dealer, diagnosed as oil control valve (left). 
Dec 2015

135000 mi

US $25
CEL light: lean codes P0171 P0174 (left/right banks). Issue was air intake hose, large split in underside, not visible from above. Unmetered air entering system. Part purchased on Amazon, 1 hour to replace. Common in older Sedonas 
Kia Sedona in Georgia, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2022
Jul 2008

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. 
Sep 2011

74000 mi

US $125
Trailer light controller box installed by Kia dealer failed. 
Nov 2015

150000 mi

US $100
Noisy engine idler bearing replaced. 
May 2016

161000 mi

US $100
Hesitation, surging. Engine air intake hose had split in the corrugated folds of the hose. Could not see this until hose was removed. Kia part 28138-4D200 replaced with Dorman 696-735 
Kia Sedona in Illinois, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2018
May 2009

13000 mi
replacement of brake caliper 
Dec 2010

25000 mi
Throttle position sensor replaced under warranty. Rear door seal recall performed Front sway bar links replaced under warranty. 
Kia Sedona in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2017
Jun 2009

33000 mi

US $40
Drivers Side (L) sliding door would not unlatch, even after numerous attempts at locking and unlocking door. Adjusted emergency brake cable as it was not tight enough to prevent car from rolling. $40 out of pocket. 
Sep 2009

35000 mi
During towing up hills air conditioning did not work. Drained and recharged freon and lubricant. 
Mar 2010

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. 
Mar 2011

49000 mi
Starter motor needed to be replaced 
Jan 2012

64800 mi
Jan 5,2012 Wife could not get key out of ignition. Took car to dealer. Dearler found interlock linkage defective, adjusted and ordered new part. Installed new ignition linkage part. 
Mar 2012

58000 mi
Engine made a weird noise on start up and ran very high rpm. Resarted and ok. Took to dealership. Replaced TPS and flashed computor. OK. 
Aug 2012

62400 mi
Bezel for overhead console disintegrated and conversation mirror fell out. Took to dealership the order part and fixed when it came in. 
Apr 2013

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. 
Dec 2013

77000 mi
Got new tires Tues Nov 28. Tire dealer stated rt. inner and outer tie rod ends loose. took to dealer Wed Dec 4. They ordered parts + left anti sway bar link. Fixed Dec 18. 
Feb 2014

79000 mi
Coolant was noticed on floor of garage Sat 2/1/14 pm. Called dealer Mon. 2/3/14 Hose was reclamped 2/4/14. 
Dec 2014

88000 mi
Car ran down, would not start or run long. Towed to dealer. Alternator dead because valve cover was leaking oil on alternator. Replaced valve covers and alternator. I had to replace battery at my cost. 2-year bat 3-years old. 
Mar 2015

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 
May 2016

98600 mi

US $62
CEL came on diagnosis at Advance Auto indicated Lean mixture. Dealership had to replace plastic tube from MAF to throttle body. Known problem 
Kia Sedona in Michigan, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2008
Jul 2008

32000 mi
Airbag system repaired under warranty 
Kia Sedona in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Dec 2011

93000 mi

US $643
car was making a lot of noise like it was bottoming out craddle and crossframe bushings were replaced--labor alone was $550.00 
Kia Sedona in Arizona, United States
Mar 2007 - Feb 2021
Nov 2007

6000 mi
05NOV07 CEL came on so took directly to dealer and dropped off. Same day 'repair'; dealer maintenance shop reset CEL light, ordered new O2 sensor, and performed 5K oil change and service. Still awaiting dealer to call and say part has been received. 
Dec 2007

6000 mi
O2 sensor was ordered in November 2007 and arrived in December 2007. Dropped off car 0700 A.M. and ready for pickup by noon. Also discovered a squeak in drivers door when opened; caused by a loose bolt. Dealer tighted bolt and resolved squeaking. 
Jul 2010

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. 
Feb 2012

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. Suspension would groan/squeak when turning or driving over small bumps. Dealer verified noises and replaced torn lower control arm bushings. 
Jun 2013

61000 mi
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! Tech also discovered a front valve cover oil leak for R&R and recommends belt tensioner be replaced as well. Parts need to be ordered and R&R under warranty too. 
Jul 2013

61300 mi
Parts are in; R&R of seals for valve cover oil leak, new belt tensioner installed as well. Parts ordered and R&R covered by extended warranty. 
Dec 2014

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. Noted oil stains on alternator housing; inspection showed l/valve cover gasket was leaking again. Replaced gasket under warranty. 
Apr 2016

88500 mi
Both power side doors would not close nor open properly. Dealership confirmed issue; both power latch actuator motors were replaced. 
Aug 2016

91000 mi
Gear shifter would NOT move out of park despite button being pushed. A small piece of plastic had broken off the shifter handle and prevented the 'slide' from being depressed to allow the shifter to move. Dealer replaced shifter assembly. 
Dec 2016

98000 mi
CEL came on and car went into limp mode; R/R the ETC actuator & TB. R/rear door would stick intermittently; R/R door-motor-actuator. Leaks were detected during earlier dealer visit; R/R faulty high pressure PS hose. 
Jan 2017

88500 mi
CEL came on w/routine driving. DTCs were found using diag scan tools; R/R MAF assembly, R/R engine air-intake hose, R/R O2 sensor bank 1 
Apr 2017

100719 mi

US $150
Sluggish to start; a load test of battery (< 9.3V) failed but alternator was charging correctly at >14V. Battery replaced 
Jun 2018

106500 mi

US $900
CEL was on; dealer diagnostic equipment showed P0430 DTC. R/R of engine exhaust manifold catalytic convertor. Code was cleared and test driven to verify repair. Engine oil & filter changed, tires rotated and fluids topped off as well. 
Sep 2019

113999 mi

US $700
Rack-n-pinion assembly was leaking. R/R with a reman part. 4-wheel alignment was done as well. 
May 2020

122300 mi

US $240
Dealer was conducting multi-point inspection during routine oil change service and noted that was play and clunk from the steering wheel. Underside inspection revealed the rack-n-pinon assembly had excessive play. Took car back to shop that had replaced the rack-n-pinon assembly where they confirmed the issue. They R/R'ed the rack-n-pinon assembly under warranty and conducted another 4-wheel alignment. 
Kia Sedona in Puerto Rico
Sep 2014 - Oct 2021
Jan 2015

64800 mi

US $30
Valve covers were leaking oil 
Mar 2015

54000 mi

US $120
Fan motor replacement 
Jul 2017

70000 mi

US $107
The fan control module was replaced 
Kia Sedona in Utah, United States
Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

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. 
Kia Sedona in Kentucky, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007

1000 mi
Power right side passenger door made grinding noise and would not close without assistance. Service said track was bent (how?) and would need several days to replace but mechanic pried it back straight and now it works fine. 
Dec 2008

11000 mi
Replaced bushings in subframe. ESC light coming on; replaced faulty brake switch. 
Kia Sedona in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2013 - Feb 2015
Mar 2014

120000 mi

US $155
Suspension made a solid "thud" noise when going over rough pavement. Technician reported loose sway bar links and replaced both sway links in the front. 
Jun 2014

124000 mi

US $1250
All rotors, calipers, and brake pads replaced. 
Kia Sedona in Iowa, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

91000 mi

US $800
Brakes were squishy and squeaking. Replaced all. 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan

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

Kia Sedona in Spain
- Nov 2006
Nov 2006

14260 mi

€27000
2 times catalyst light, Check why lighted 
Kia Sedona in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2015
Nov 2013

103000 mi
Replaced battery because it drained without an obvious reason 
Dec 2013

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. 
Jan 2014

104000 mi

US $3500
Computer problem. Car goes forward in reverse, no acceleration registering, door issue linked to computer problem, car went backwards in park. Check engine light came on computer and throttle listed as problems 
Kia Sedona in Vermont, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2012
Jun 2011

62000 mi

US $182
entire bushing cradle in the front was gone and 1 bushing in the back, had to replace cradle and all bushings 
Kia Sedona in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2007 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

77000 mi

US $50
air intake hose was cracked causing error code, hose was replaced 
Jun 2021

102000 mi

US $950
sensors replaced replaced brake pads turn signal not working... was not the bulb seat belt warning sound going off even if seat belt was fastened... reset something 
Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2012 - Mar 2015
Jul 2012

142600 mi

C $300
Sedona has a steel pipe that runs underneath the van all the way to the back. The pipe moves coolant. Pipe is not protected and easily corrodes, especially from winter driving. It rusted through. Needed to be replaced as coolant leaked. 
Nov 2014

154780 mi

C $120
Rear wheel bearing grinding noise. Took it off myself and replaced it. 
Dec 2014

155620 mi

C $200
Caliper, rear. Had seized. 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder manual 2WD

Kia Sedona in Great Britain
Nov 2010 - Feb 2015
Dec 2010

240000 mi

£680
noise from offside wheel diagnosed as worn driveshaft - Replaced noise from nearside wheel diagnosed as worn wheel bearing - replaced 
Jan 2011

415800 mi

£1800
Engine management light permanently on, engine kept cutting out. Dealer diagnosed Injector valves. Replaced.  
Mar 2011

251000 mi

£400
Drivers side blower fan stopped working. Replaced.  
Sep 2011

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. 
May 2012

312200 mi

£400
Relay to fan for a/c replaced. Alternator replaced. 
Jul 2012

323000 mi

£700
coolant leaking, faulty radiator replaced 
Sep 2012

333000 mi
Clutch failed. On inspection dual mass flywheel and clutch had to be replaced. 
Jul 2013

371200 mi

£400
Brake calliper spring broken, calliper replaced 
Feb 2014

399000 mi

£1133
Car wouldn't start, faulty fuel injectors replaced 
Aug 2014

423000 mi

£129
split off side brake hose split. replaced 

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2006 Kia Sedona

Engine not specified

Kia Sedona in Ohio, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Jun 2012

97000 mi

US $400
PASSENGER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING 
Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007

5580 mi
The third gear quit on the transmission, the dealer emergency ordered on overnight, and had it back to me the next day. 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

Kia Sedona in Wyoming, United States
- Jun 2007
Jun 2007

250 mi
On the trip home from the dealer the engine warning light came on. Had it towed to dealer 45 miles away. They said the Camshaft sensor was bad. Replaced it and now at about 500 miles with no problems. Also told them about a film on the headers and only ab 
Kia Sedona in Missouri, United States
Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
Jul 2016

107300 mi

US $700
Rear Coil spring had broke and both were replaced as well as the rear shocks. Shocks had not failed but done as preventive maintainance. 
Kia Sedona in Missouri, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016

107700 mi

US $120
Car died, turned out the alternator had gone caput after a quick test at the auto parts store. 
May 2016

109300 mi

US $2300
Transmission started slipping so I took it in to the dealer and they confirmed that it was going out. Took it to a transmission place and got it replaced--first transmission they put in was faulty but Kia replaced it for free. 
Oct 2017

134600 mi

US $16
Replaced spark plugs, which requires removing the air intake manifold. Had a check engine light and notices quiet, repetitive clicking noise coming from engine. Code for the problem was for the transmission fluid temp sensor (P0711). Checked transmission fluid, which was found to be low. Put in a quart of fluid and check engine light turned off and clicking stopped. 
Dec 2017

135000 mi

US $130
Battery not holding a good charge anymore so replaced 
Jun 2018

143000 mi

US $24
Check engine light came on as well as the engine started making a faint clicking noise. Checked the codes and it said is was transmission temp sensor. Transmission fluid was found to be low so filled it up with a quart, which cancelled out the codes and stopped the clicking. Check engine came on, with MAF sensor or oxygen sensors being the issue. Cleaned the MAF sensor which fixed the code. Also noticed air intake hose (with duct tape over it) was in even worse shape. Ordered replacement hose and replaced. 
Kia Sedona in Virginia, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Jul 2016

196000 mi

US $50
Replaced harmonic balancer. 
Dec 2016

201000 mi

US $15
Headlights. They burn out about every six months. Caliber pins sticking, causing premature and uneven wear to the pads. 
Kia Sedona in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2008 - Jul 2013
Aug 2011

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. 
Kia Sedona in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

16058 mi
Heated seat passenger side needed replacing passenger heated seat 
Oct 2007

27900 mi
Compass and temprature cluster had to be replaced Compass not working proper 
Kia Sedona in Ohio, United States
Dec 2006 - Jul 2007
May 2007

1000 mi
The t.p.m.s.light come on,it went off after the next start.Was told there was to much air pressure in the tires.(I HAVE MY TIRES FILLED WITH NITROGEN SINCE THE VAN WAS NEW)Think this was a cop out, since nitrogen psi does not change very much. 
Kia Sedona in New York, United States
Jan 2007 - Oct 2014
Apr 2007

2000 mi
Had a steering wheel shake at speeds over 60, they had to replace two wheel rims, both on the left. 
Oct 2007

6000 mi

US $30
They replaced back right wheel and tire. It helped but it still vibrates at 72 mph 
Jan 2008

11000 mi
Air Bag light came on, they had to replace safety belt latch. 
Jul 2008

16000 mi
Check engine light came on flashing, then solid. Engine misfire from computer, did a software update, problem fixed. 
Dec 2008

20000 mi
Noise from front left suspension. Replaced worn tie-rod. 
May 2009

26000 mi
Bushing in rear, right side suspension had to be replaced 
Jan 2010

37000 mi

US $30
passenger side headlight replaced 
Jul 2010

47000 mi
Left sliding door could not be closed. Drove to dealer with it open, they replaced the door latch. 
Oct 2010

47800 mi

US $35
replaced bushings in front suspension 
Feb 2013

87300 mi

US $200
replace lower left ball joint 
May 2013

88000 mi

US $120
intake tube replaced 
Jul 2013

89200 mi

US $620
Throttle body needed replaceing 
Dec 2013

93000 mi

US $1098
Control arms rusted and rear springs 
Kia Sedona in Virginia, United States
May 2007 - Dec 2011
Aug 2007

12000 mi
Timing chain tensioner had to be replaced. The whole engine assembly had to be taken out to do this. 
Jun 2010

50000 mi
fuel tank cap leaked causing engine light. Replaced cap  
Jul 2010

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) 
Feb 2011

61400 mi
sunroof would not close all the way. They replaced the track system. 
Kia Sedona in Missouri, United States
Jun 2007 - Mar 2013
Mar 2008

33000 mi
TSB for loose connection from transmission. Basically trans jumps into Neutral and then engages again feeling like the transmission has been ripped from the vehicle. 
Dec 2008

43000 mi
Power Steering hose leaking fluid. 
Kia Sedona in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2008 - Dec 2012
Jan 2011

63500 mi

US $284
Pulley replaced for engine drive belts. Pulley was causing high-pitched noise and could have soon impaired drivability of vehicle. 
Kia Sedona in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008

18000 mi
Lifter noise or clicking on cold start. They could not replicate the problem. 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 ... 
May 2009

31000 mi

US $200
1 remote locking tranmitter stopped working and was replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2009

38000 mi
Had a clunking noise coming from the front end on larger bumps. The Stabilizer bar link had to be replaced.  
Jan 2010

42000 mi

US $320
On cold start up noticed a clicking or knocking noise for the first 30 seconds or so. Was told there is a TSB on this problem and they all do that. My bosses does do it also. 
Kia Sedona in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2013
Dec 2007

19000 mi
Check engine light flashing, engine running very roughly, vehicle not reliably driveable and requiring tow to dealer who re-flashed PCM 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 
Aug 2010

82000 mi

US $500
CEL would not clear after repeated troubleshooting attempts -- tech eventually found intake air leak and wrong part was shipped from OEM twice, air problem and wrong part problem still not resolved 
Kia Sedona in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2007 - Nov 2009
Sep 2007

24000 mi
Windshield molding came loose. Left sliding door trim loose. Rattling from rear. 
Oct 2007

25000 mi
Windshield trim came loose. 
Sep 2009

39000 mi
ESC and brake light on, recall replacement of brake pedal switch. low cooling at low rpm, ecm flash to shorten compressor clutch cycle time at idle Windshield moulding (flexible rubber) came out at top of windshield, was horribly glued at prior dealer, replaced. High pedal effort, "normal". Now clicking when pedal depressed. 
Kia Sedona in Texas, United States
Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
Jun 2007

8000 mi
warranty replacement of driver window outer molding and tightening of driver door strap bolt. 
Aug 2007

13000 mi
Sliding doors occasionally do not latch. 2-3X a week. Dealer could not duplicate. 
Oct 2008

41000 mi
Idler pulley bearings were worn. Replaced pulley. 
May 2009

58000 mi
tapping behind console when engine turned off. 
Jan 2011

107000 mi

US $4000
All the seals (valve cover, oil pan, timing chain cover) were leaking. This was discovered during the annual state inspection. Engine light also on. This was an 02 sensor. 
Kia Sedona in Maryland, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

5000 mi
I have had issues with the TPMS, parking brake, and check engine light 
Kia Sedona in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2006 - Sep 2018
Jan 2008

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. 
Jul 2009

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. 
Sep 2011

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! 
May 2017

83700 mi

C $12
replaced headlight bulb. 
Nov 2017

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. 
Kia Sedona in Missouri, United States
Jan 2009 - Jul 2011
Jan 2010

77000 mi

US $40
Stabilizer end links replaced 
May 2010

83000 mi
Rear wiper motor seized. 
Jan 2011

96700 mi

US $100
Carriage bushings replaced. Extended warranty would not cover but dealer agreed to pay 80% of repair. Drives like new now. 
Jun 2011

108000 mi

US $1
Air intake hose had several cracks allowing air in without sensor knowledge. Car started at high RPM and surged and just ran poorly. Used electrical tape to repair hose. Runs great now. 
Kia Sedona in Oregon, United States
Oct 2006 - Jul 2022
Dec 2007

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. 
Jun 2008

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 
Aug 2008

13000 mi
Windshield washer fluid leaking from storage bottle at the level sensor. level sensor replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2009

18000 mi
Windshield washer fluid started leaking from the bottom area of the storage bottle again. This was repaired back in Aug 08 by replacing the level sensor. This time the shop ordered a whole new storage bottle and sensor assembly, which should arrive Aug09. 
Aug 2009

18000 mi
Dealer service shop replaced the Windshield washer fluid storage bottle and sensor that was leaking from the bottom area of the bottle, with new parts that had been ordered the previous month. Repair appears successful. 
Jun 2010

23000 mi
Passenger rear door handle was loose. Retaining ring was replaced. 
Jul 2011

30000 mi
Sliding door latches replaced as part of TSB. 
Dec 2011

33000 mi
Vibration noise from A/C unit. Dealer replaced A/C hub under warranty at no charge to customer. 
Jun 2017

55000 mi

US $486
Transmission stuck in Park. Replaced Transmission Shift-Lock Control module and Brake switch. TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor System dash light on constantly. Replaced failed TPMS sensor in wheel. 
Jun 2022

64000 mi
Airbag warning light on constantly. Dealer technician cleared system trouble codes, none returned and airbag warning light off and did not return. 
Kia Sedona in Ohio, United States
Nov 2006 - Dec 2012
Dec 2006

10000 mi
recall for side door, dealer fixed that but could not lock the door after initial repair, required another appointment. 
Jul 2010

69000 mi

US $600
Power steering pump replaced did not fix the problem. Taking car into another shop to install rack and pinion steering. 
Dec 2010

72000 mi

US $400
Tire Pressure gauge (TMPS) all four corroded and non functional 
Kia Sedona in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2006 - Dec 2016
Nov 2006

10000 mi
Brakes made noise when cold, dealer replaced rear calipers with updated versions. Took about 3 hours. 
Jan 2007

12000 mi
Early Model Sedona Vans have timing chain tensioners which allow slack upon start-up. I noticed a little rattle for 2-3 seconds after start-up and then read a notice issued to dealers prior to a forthcoming TSB. Mentioned to service rep and she arranged 
Dec 2007

23000 mi
Check engine warning - dealer reports I needed updated (reflash) programing to avoid a false temp warning, no actual problem with cooling system reported or evident. 
Jun 2009

35000 mi
Air conditioning leak, coupler or seal replaced. 
Jul 2010

48000 mi
Wheel sensor for antilock brakes/ESP replaced 
Jul 2011

61000 mi

US $148
Air not very cold ... recharged system 
Jun 2014

91000 mi

US $250
Replace bushings 
Dec 2016

102000 mi

US $260
replaced alternator 
Kia Sedona in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2006 - Jun 2015
Nov 2007

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 
Aug 2009

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. 
Apr 2010

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. 
Dec 2010

49000 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer replaced thermostat binding at no charge. 
Jan 2011

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. 
Feb 2011

52000 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. Follow up to previous concern.(Car will not start intermittently - sometimes in morning/sometimes after having been driven.) Dealership cannot replicate problem. Reprogrammed system & swapped starter with "known good relay." 2 hour wait. 
Mar 2011

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. 
Apr 2011

54000 mi
Following complaint letter from March (intermittent not start), dealer kept car 2 days. Replaced junction box.  While there, they heard noise in front end (stabilizer links & bushings replaced).  Also sliding doors lubricated (hard to open). Back again when van would not start at all. 8 minutes before it turned over this time. Dealership inspected power supply cables & grounds related to starting. (Only done-my insistence-having seen comments about ground at fault online.) 
Jun 2011

57000 mi
Left sliding door power window was inoperative. No parts replaced. 
Jul 2011

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.  Also had right side cargo weather moulding reinstalled as it was coming off. 
Oct 2011

62000 mi
Again, intermittently van won't start. Dealer improved ground connections. Problem again 2 days later. CD player has intermittent problems. Will cost $400 to replace. Rear wiper not working. Tightened. Works. Low tire pressure.No problem found. 
Dec 2011

67000 mi
Voltage drop from fuse panel to solenoid.Was not enough volts to activate starter.Removed battery/fuse panel/+ and - cable.Add stabilizer 22a to all connections/cleaned corrosion/crimped all connections for proper contact. 
Oct 2012

79500 mi
Check engine line came on. Then it would go off. Happened for 48 hours. Took to mechanic who said code was related to emissions. Light came on again and off again for two more days but nothing after that again. 
Oct 2014

110700 mi

US $3000
Metal supply line for rear heater corroded. Antifreeze/coolant leaked out. Drained fluid caused engine to overheat. Check engine light never came on. Car died on road. Replaced with used motor, new heater lines, new radiator & antifreeze 
Kia Sedona in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2006 - Nov 2011
Apr 2007

9700 mi
Dealer replaced alternator under warranty. 
Nov 2011 Airbag light on Rear struts dead Passenger side power sliding door unreliable. 
Kia Sedona in Kansas, United States
Jan 2007 - Jun 2018
Jan 2007

815 mi
Repair - Headlights quit. Needed a needed a new headlight control module. Spent 4 days in the shop. Covered under warranty. 
Aug 2008

24000 mi
Van lost all power. RPM's dropped to 1000 and nothing happened when you pushed the gas paddle. Gas paddle and receiving sensors had to be replaced. 
Oct 2010

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. 
Mar 2011

63000 mi

US $125
Valve cover gasket was leaking. Dealer replaced gasket.  
Sep 2011

71000 mi

US $350
Power sliding door not working. Could be opened and closed manually. Dealer replaced door motor. Rattling noise from front end. Both front links loose/worn out. Dealer replaced both. Minor oil leak around oil pan. Dealer replaced gasket.  
Dec 2014

135000 mi

US $45
Intermittent no start 
Mar 2016

145000 mi

US $590
Intermittent no crank for over a year. Replaced starter. 
Jul 2016

146500 mi

US $1300
Lower control arm broke due to corrosion. Caused damage to one axle and a tire. 
Jun 2017

152000 mi

US $200
Erratic idle on cold start up and intermittent loss of throttle response. Replaced Throttle Body. . 
May 2018

158000 mi

US $450
Replaced ball joint and tie rod ends on one side of the van. 
Kia Sedona in Puerto Rico
Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

7000 mi
Air conditioning start to make a loud noise 
Apr 2007

7300 mi
A/C compressor replaced - front wheel brake disk replaced - CD Radio Replaced ( Cd malfunction) - both side rear passenger door latches replaced 
Jul 2007

9000 mi
A/C stop cooling and loud noise return 
Kia Sedona in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2006 - Aug 2016
Sep 2006

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. 
Apr 2008

14880 mi
Squeaking front left suspension. Parts replaced under warranty and problem fixed. 
Jun 2008

16120 mi
tire pressure monitoring system failure. Sensor was replaced during normal maintenance. 
Nov 2008

19840 mi
Ran Diag. Pulled code P0128 - thermostat sticking. found TS172000114 - ECM upgrade. Performed upgrade, cleared code. Tested good. 
Jul 2010

34720 mi
side view mirror motor broken. 
Sep 2010

34720 mi
Left rear window motor. 
Apr 2013

53720 mi

C $700
Throttle body or throttle sensor broke. Replaced the throttle body. 
Jun 2013

55800 mi

C $600
Wheel bearing went in one wheel. 
Jul 2013

55900 mi

C $300
Brake caliper seized 
May 2014

62000 mi

C $1500
Very low gas mileage. A number of sensors were replaced. 
Jun 2014

65100 mi
Pump of some sort went 
Sep 2014

66960 mi

C $450
Brake caliper seized on front passenger side. Replaced caliper, front disks and front pads. 
Jul 2015

75840 mi

C $900
Noise in engine - replaced power steering pump and line didn't fix the problem. Now the shop believes it's the idler pulley. 
Oct 2015

76880 mi

C $450
Idler pulley dead 
Kia Sedona in Kansas, United States
Dec 2006 - Jun 2011
Dec 2008

61000 mi

US $205
Passenger door would not latch. 
Sep 2009

83000 mi

US $200
Side doors would not latch. 
Kia Sedona in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2008 - Aug 2014
Jun 2009

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. 
Dec 2009

43000 mi

US $44
Driver side fog lamp died. Replaced both bulbs. 
Jun 2010

49000 mi
Driver side visor would not stay in the up position and constantly fell. Replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2010

52000 mi
Backup sensors in rear bumper stopped working. Problem was found to be damaged wiring to sensors. 
Oct 2010

54000 mi
The rubber air intake tube from the air filter box and MAF to the throttle body needed to be replaced because a hole had developed in the original tube. Mechanic said this was a common problem with Sedonas. 
May 2011

59700 mi
Rear subframe bushings replaced Horn plastic trumpets fell off, horn itself rusty but worked. front sway bar end links and bushings replaced due to noise. 
Aug 2012

73800 mi

US $282
The boot for the inner CV joint on the driver side axle was leaking grease. Axle was replaced. 
Jan 2014

71200 mi

US $6500
Engine replaced. Mechanic said it had a dead cylinder. In addition 90,000 mile service done and 2 recalls for suspension parts. 
Kia Sedona in Washington, United States
Feb 2007 - Feb 2022
Jun 2012

30000 mi
Brake stop switch defective. Replaced for no charge under a factory recall of the defective part. 
Jun 2015

38000 mi

US $200
AC needed recharge - first time in 8 years 
Sep 2015

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. 
Nov 2015

40000 mi

US $150
Idler pulley bearing getting very noisy and on the way to failure. Earlier major repair of AC system, but probably unrelated even though the idler is part of the serpentine belt system that drives AC, water pump, and generator. 
Aug 2016

50000 mi

US $500
Second failed condenser. 
Jun 2018

56000 mi

US $300
Turn signal, etc. control module 
Kia Sedona in Kansas, United States
Oct 2011 - Sep 2015
Oct 2014

170000 mi

US $660
Alternator replaced. Oil gasket replaced. 
Kia Sedona in Texas, United States
Jul 2011 - Mar 2013
Oct 2011

78000 mi

US $15
Stop Lamp Switch at Brake Pedal- Rendered Transmission Shift Interlock, Brake Lights, and Cruise Control inoperative. 
May 2012

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. 
Kia Sedona in Arizona, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Jul 2011

56000 mi

US $350
TPMS sensors replaced in two tires due to breakage AC motor relay replaced in rear AC 
Aug 2011

58000 mi
TPMS Sensors replaced on a rear tire 
Feb 2012

68000 mi

US $268
Clamps on CV boots were loose. The clamps were replaced. The oil pan was leaking. 
May 2013

87000 mi

US $193
Tie rod was torn. Had them replaced. 
Nov 2014

98100 mi

US $513
The power steering pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. New one was defective, replaced again two days later. 
Apr 2015

101300 mi
After multiple repair attempts, the car continues to have power steering leaks. Tightened a hose connection, replaced a washer, but still leaking slightly. 
Jul 2016

115000 mi

US $14
Washer reservoir pump went out and had to be replaced. 
Mar 2017

129000 mi

US $304
Serpentine belt and tensioner pulley replaced due to pulley seizing up. 
Jun 2022

167000 mi

US $20
Replaced lift pistons for rear lift gate 
Kia Sedona in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

113000 mi

US $1811
Threw a rod had to replace engine 
Kia Sedona in Michigan, United States
Nov 2011 - Oct 2014
Dec 2011

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. 
Kia Sedona in Virginia, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
May 2013

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. 
Oct 2013

60000 mi

US $40
Replaced driver side beadlight 
Apr 2014

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. 
Kia Sedona in Florida, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

137000 mi

US $500
Malfunction in anti-theft circuit - vehicle would sporadically fail to crank. Issue is described by TSB ELEC-012 
Kia Sedona in Texas, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015

118000 mi

US $5000
Bearing loose in engine. Full of sludge. Replacing engine was only option. Also catalytic converter replaced 
Kia Sedona in New York, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015

129000 mi

US $400
Camshaft pulley broke 
Sep 2015

137000 mi

US $750
Oil pan rusting and leaking valve cover gaskets leaking 
Apr 2017

158000 mi

US $680
Cracked y pipe from engine 
May 2018

167000 mi

US $500
replaced front left wheel bearing 
Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

45260 mi
Power sliding door would not stay closed, kept opening. They replaced the entire lock assembly and cable etc. 
Jan 2009

48360 mi
Broken lock on drivers side rear power sliding door. Entire mechanism replaced just as before on passenger side 
Kia Sedona in Michigan, United States
Nov 2010 - Oct 2014
Dec 2010

133000 mi

US $750
Engine cradle bushings and sway bar links were replaced at time of purchase as part of the sales agreement. Also, all bulbs were changed. Some minor plastic trim pieces were also ordered and replaced. Both front brake calipers replaced - pads and rotors replaced for all wheels. 
Sep 2011

160000 mi

US $75
Found that the valve cover gasket on the left-bank of the engine had a minor leak. Decided to replace right-bank as preventative maintenance. Ordered parts from dealership and replaced myself. Cleaned up leaked oil, Problem has not recurred 
Nov 2011

163000 mi

US $45
Check engine light came on, codes for incorrect gear ratio came up. Tested input speed sensor - it had failed. Replaced input speed sensor, cleared codes. Problem hasn't recurred. 
Dec 2012

195000 mi

US $300
Blown engine head gasket. Replaced myself. While disassembled, cleaned the engine bay, lapped valves, and replaced fluids. 
Kia Sedona in Illinois, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014

202000 mi

US $130
Alternator shot...replaced with rebuilt myself...no big deal. 
Oct 2014

202000 mi

US $600
Metal Heater hoses to middle of van rusted through and the wife overheated the Sedona...now has blown head gasket...200,000 miles and no real problems but now new car headed my way!@#$% 
Kia Sedona in Maryland, United States
Feb 2009 - Nov 2019
Aug 2009

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 
Nov 2012

101000 mi

US $2200
Comprehensive 100,000 mile service. Included some non-maintenance repairs. A torn boot that fed the fuel intake system; turning the rear brake disks and replacing the pads; plugs and all fluids including transmission were replaced 
Sep 2014

135000 mi

US $525
One of the sensors for the airbag system failed 
Dec 2015

144000 mi

US $633
One caliper had frozen up. Replaced both along with rotors and pads. 
Kia Sedona in Alaska, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2011
Aug 2009

28000 mi
Rear brake lines where rubbing on shocks making a screeching sound. Dealer re-routed lines so to avoid contacting the shocks. Timing and value covers leaking oil. Alternator was soaked with oil. Dealer replaced valve cover gaskets, re-sealed timing cover and replaced alternator. 
Sep 2011

37000 mi

US $50
Airbag warning light on dealer reset. Diagnostic codes indicated low voltage. 
Kia Sedona in Oregon, United States
Dec 2007 - Dec 2012
Jan 2010

37000 mi
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). error code in car's computer was triggered by low battery. there were no broken parts 
May 2010

42700 mi
power steering leakage 
Mar 2011

55000 mi
replaced broken remote control for door locks replaced remote control 
Kia Sedona in Ohio, United States
Jan 2009 - May 2018
May 2010

60000 mi

US $300
Transmission was seen to be leaking. Dealer shop decided it needed to be replaced. They replaced it, charged us only for bushings. It was a handful of miles past 60K warranty. 
Jun 2011

80000 mi

US $200
Intake tube cracked and leaking, caused emission fault. 
Oct 2012

106000 mi

US $235
Several wires had become damaged somehow leading the torque converter lock-up sensor to not register and putting the transmission in "limp-home" mode. Wiring repair fixed the problem. 
Mar 2014

130000 mi

US $169
Accessory drive belt was worn and making a slight noise. Replaced the belt before it failed. 
Dec 2014

148000 mi

US $512
Drive belt tensioner broke, required replacing tensioner, idler, and belt. 
Mar 2015

154000 mi

US $1277
Left front caliper stuck. Replace caliper, LF rotor, front pads.  They said lower control arm bushings were worn, and replaced those also. 
Dec 2015

167000 mi

US $450
"Y" tube (connecting exhaust headers to rest of exhaust) was cracked. Replaced tube. 
Mar 2016

171000 mi

US $550
Alternator failed, car stopped on road. Had to be towed to dealer, alternator replaced. 
Jul 2016

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. 
Aug 2016

182000 mi

US $1075
Line to rear A/C failed, causing loss of charge. Tube replaced and system recharged. 
Aug 2017

196000 mi

US $560
Leak in A/C. Repaired and re-charged. 
Feb 2018

199000 mi

US $525
Advised that tie-rods need to be replaced. Also talked my wife into replacing two tires. 
Kia Sedona in Texas, United States
Sep 2011 - Jan 2015
Jun 2013

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 
Jul 2013

103700 mi

US $125
after 3 weeks stop again and this time the cables that connect to the module they are not connecting right 
Aug 2013

106000 mi

US $1100
my compresor went out i needed to replace it 
Kia Sedona in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jun 2010 - Sep 2014
Jul 2010

38440 mi
Check engine light came on. Was advised to tighten my gas cap, and after 5-7 start ups the code might clear.It didn't. Took it in and code came back Purge Valve Insufficient Flow. Could not find problems w/ purge valve.Cleared code. 
Dec 2010

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. 
Kia Sedona in Indiana, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2018
Dec 2010

105000 mi

US $650
4 Engine mount bushings and 2 front sway bars replaced. 
Mar 2011

110000 mi

US $400
Upon check engine light appearing I had mechanic check and found a breach in the airflow system inadvertently caused by owner when changing air filter. Had transmission flush done and at over 100K miles added Lucas Oil transmission fix. 
May 2012

134600 mi

US $1500
Spark plugs changed. Air tube to filter replaced (hole) Front springs and struts replaced. 
Oct 2012

146300 mi

US $160
Replaced pads and rotors and lines on front end 
Jul 2013

157500 mi

US $325
Change fluids in transmission, new coolant and recharge AC 
Dec 2013

166000 mi

US $268
The brake light switch (under the brake pedal) was replaced because the brake lights were staying on. Replaced left front axel and boot. The Boot ruptured and was leaking onto the wheel. 
Mar 2014

169000 mi

US $430
Replace rear shocks and re-align 
Apr 2014

169500 mi

US $35
Also replaced bulb in interior tailgate. 
Oct 2014

175500 mi

US $420
Replace leaking gasket 
Sep 2017

235000 mi

US $300
Calipers 
Kia Sedona in Oregon, United States
Oct 2010 - Sep 2011
Nov 2010

56000 mi
TPMS (Tire Pressure Management Service) light on. Needed new tire sensors. 
Jun 2011

63000 mi

US $90
Check Engine Light on - diags showed "running lean". Inspection found broken intake. Intake replaced. 
Kia Sedona in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2020
Oct 2011

83000 mi

US $25
Vacuum leak code. Check engine light is intermittent. 
Jan 2012

114800 mi

US $50
Air intake boot was cracked. Check engine light on with p2187 and p2189. 
Nov 2013

110000 mi

US $225
Rear gate would not open. 
Mar 2014

112000 mi
Rear windshield wiper arm was loose. 
May 2014

113100 mi

US $250
Power Steering hose leaking 
Mar 2015

121000 mi

US $150
Front left bushings 
Apr 2016

130500 mi

US $600
Belt tension pulley mounting bolt broke off Power steering pump replaced 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Kia Sedona in Great Britain
Mar 2010 - Nov 2010
Jun 2010

61000 mi
new fuel injection system; would have been £2,400 
Nov 2010

65000 mi
gearbox resetting - kept going into safety mode. never resolved. 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Kia Sedona in Oregon, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
Sep 2011

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!! 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. 
Apr 2013

50200 mi
Both front axeles leeking greese 
Sep 2013

55000 mi

US $823
FRONT AXLES LEAKING GREASE 
Kia Sedona in Ohio, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

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 
Kia Sedona in Ohio, United States
Dec 2006 - Jan 2007
Jan 2007 REPLACED THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS AS PER TSB. 

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2005 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Jun 2015
Aug 2012

96900 mi

C $1000
Replaced fusebox, DRL switch, both headlight assemblies due to electrical problems causing fuse and headlight bulb / socket meltdowns. 
Jan 2013

102300 mi

C $220
needed to replace the starter 
Jun 2013

108500 mi

C $400
3 pulleys needed to be replaced due to excessive noise. 2 pulleys were defective, 1 was done as a precaution. 
Jul 2013

108900 mi

C $450
Alternator changed 
Jun 2015

130200 mi
Total AC system changed. Compressor failed again after 1000 KMS. enough was enough. 
Kia Sedona in Kentucky, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2017
Nov 2009

59000 mi
Replaced transmission sensor, cost covered by manufacturer 100,000 mile warranty 
Dec 2009

60000 mi
Replaced entire transmission. cost covered by manufacturer's 10y/100k warranty 
Aug 2016

105000 mi
have not taken it for repair yet. AC not working, recharge needed suspected. 
Kia Sedona in Florida, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

83000 mi

US $800
Fuel Injectors on back 3 cylinders needs replacing 

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2004 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Kia Sedona in Arizona, United States
- Sep 2013
Sep 2013

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  
Kia Sedona in Wisconsin, United States
- Apr 2014
Mar 2014

140000 mi

US $500
Replace driver and passenger side drive axels Replaced Front and Rear Engine Mounts 
Apr 2014

140500 mi

US $500
Replaced Main Engine Gasket (was leaking alot of oil) Replaced Spark Plugs and Wire Harness Replaced Serpentine Belt 

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2004 Kia Sedona 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Kia Sedona in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Oct 2016
Mar 2016

111000 mi

US $60
Replaced outer tie rod ends Replaced control arms. 
Sep 2016

116000 mi

US $200
Replaced bushings of Steering Rack. Steering Wheel would not center after turns without overcorrecting. 
Oct 2016

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

Kia Sedona in Massachusetts, United States
- May 2007
Sep 2006

22000 mi
Driver side door handle on back/sliding door broke. Replaced under warranty. 
Oct 2006

22000 mi
Fan motor for defrost blew, replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2007

25000 mi
Rear seat back pin broke causing the passenger side seat back to fall off. 
May 2007

27107 mi
Rear seat back pin is loose, dealership tightened under warranty. The seat has already been replaced for the same pin breaking before. 
Kia Sedona in Wisconsin, United States
- Apr 2007
Apr 2003

115450 mi

US $296
had to replace an Alternator (ouch) 
Jan 2006

114500 mi

US $397
replaced Altenator  
Apr 2007

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. 
Kia Sedona in New York, United States
- Jul 2007
Feb 2004

12000 mi
Windsheild Wiper gear box broke, fixed under warranty. 
Jun 2005

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 
Jul 2007

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

Kia Sedona in North Carolina, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

75000 mi

US $2400
lost ac 
Kia Sedona in Missouri, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012

112000 mi

US $750
Replace struts and tie rods, tuneup, inspection Compressor and other A/C system parts failed. Estimate of $1,700. Traded instead of fixing. 
Kia Sedona in Illinois, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011

93000 mi

US $250
Rear passenger exterior door handle broke off during normal use. 
Kia Sedona in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
Aug 2010

119000 mi
Car had restart issues aftr driving of/on for 5 months. thought it was starter. 3 wks ago car cut off while in drive. car was pushed out of traffic, waited a while then it started. garage put car on machine, but couldn't locate problem. 
Kia Sedona in Oregon, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

108000 mi

US $405
rear shocks replaced 
Kia Sedona in Maryland, United States
Feb 2010 - Dec 2015
Mar 2010

95000 mi

US $1000
Engine was misfiring and needed much more than plugs. 
Mar 2011

110000 mi
Cleared CEL, but it came back. No obvious symptoms, so we're not messing with it. 
Jun 2012

119000 mi

US $500
Failed thermostat regularly registered the car as overheating. (I know there was something else repaired at the same time, but I don't have the documentation handy.) 
Sep 2012

120000 mi

US $200
Brakes failed; apparently the lines had filled with water. 
Feb 2013

121900 mi
Van has begun stalling when it has low fuel, under maybe a quarter tank or so. No repairs are planned; we'll just get gas more often. 
Jun 2013

124000 mi
Car failed emissions test; went in for catalytic converter/exhaust work. Car has begun overheating and dying when driven more than 15-20 minutes. No immediate plans to repair; will likely be donated. (It would have required a tow, but it was just left in a parking lot and come back for once it had cooled off.) 
Sep 2013

124000 mi

US $300
A shop fixed the previous overheating problem by disabling the rear heating system, which we took as an acceptable solution. (A repair that kept it working would have been much more expensive.) 
Nov 2014

127000 mi

US $200
The van was struggling to start. Shop replaced the starter motor. 
Dec 2015

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.) 
Kia Sedona in West Virginia, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

78000 mi

US $560
Needed both Pre-Catalytic converters replaced. 
May 2018

78000 mi

US $360
Rpl. A/C Compressor & Component Kit (receiver dryer/accumulator, Expansion valve). 
Kia Sedona in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2009 - Apr 2011
Feb 2009

79000 mi

US $500
P0305 misfire cylinder 5 code. Local mechanic did tune up/teardown-code still there. Replaced Injector, code gone but engine still bucking. Off to dealer for more repair. 

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2002 Kia Sedona 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Kia Sedona in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

91000 mi

US $140
oil leak from head gaskets 

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