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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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Chart based on 514 repairs.
Kia Sedona suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 67 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
| 66960 mi C $90 |
Replace front sway bar links. |
| 84320 mi C $400 |
Sway bar replaced. Brakes redone. |
| 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. |
| 87000 mi US $200 |
Front stabilizer bar arms worn and had to be replaced. |
| 34600 mi | Bushings replaced, did not resolve clunking noise |
| 86500 mi US $2800 |
Ball joint replaced |
| 78120 mi C $2000 |
Extremely squeaky noise heard with every little bounce in car. Bushings replaced |
| 128124 mi US $400 |
Tie rods and control arms |
| 97000 mi US $400 |
Front struts replaced to pass state safety inspection. |
2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan
250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 160000 mi US $1044 |
Power steering pump leaking |
| 111700 mi US $550 |
Replaced worn front suspension parts, including subframe bushings |
2007 Kia Sedona
Engine not specified
| 45300 mi | Popping in front suspension |
2007 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.
250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49000 mi | Suspension would groan/squeak when turning or driving over small bumps. Dealer verified noises and replaced torn lower control arm bushings. |
| 98000 mi | Leaks were detected during earlier dealer visit; R/R faulty high pressure PS hose. |
| 113999 mi US $700 |
Rack-n-pinion assembly was leaking. R/R with a reman part. 4-wheel alignment was done as well. |
| 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. |
| 25000 mi | Front sway bar links replaced under warranty. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 97960 mi ﷼550 |
change the rear suspension and rear pads, rotors |
| 102920 mi ﷼320 |
changing the right support for the shock absorber |
| 11000 mi | Replaced bushings in subframe. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2007 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan
250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 154780 mi C $120 |
Rear wheel bearing grinding noise. Took it off myself and replaced it. |
| 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 |
2007 Kia Sedona 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 240000 mi £680 |
noise from nearside wheel diagnosed as worn wheel bearing - replaced |
2006 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.
244-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 167000 mi US $500 |
replaced front left wheel bearing |
| 14880 mi | Squeaking front left suspension. Parts replaced under warranty and problem fixed. |
| 55800 mi C $600 |
Wheel bearing went in one wheel. |
| 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. |
| 71000 mi US $350 |
Rattling noise from front end. Both front links loose/worn out. Dealer replaced both. |
| 146500 mi US $1300 |
Lower control arm broke due to corrosion. Caused damage to one axle and a tire. |
| 158000 mi US $450 |
Replaced ball joint and tie rod ends on one side of the van. |
| 2000 mi | Had a steering wheel shake at speeds over 60, they had to replace two wheel rims, both on the left. |
| 6000 mi US $30 |
They replaced back right wheel and tire. It helped but it still vibrates at 72 mph |
| 20000 mi | Noise from front left suspension. Replaced worn tie-rod. |
| 26000 mi | Bushing in rear, right side suspension had to be replaced |
| 47800 mi US $35 |
replaced bushings in front suspension |
| 87300 mi US $200 |
replace lower left ball joint |
| 93000 mi US $1098 |
Control arms rusted and rear springs |
| 4000 mi | Rear struts dead |
| 54000 mi | While there, they heard noise in front end (stabilizer links & bushings replaced). |
| 91000 mi US $250 |
Replace bushings |
| 69000 mi US $600 |
Power steering pump replaced did not fix the problem. Taking car into another shop to install rack and pinion steering. |
| 77000 mi US $40 |
Stabilizer end links replaced |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Carriage bushings replaced. Extended warranty would not cover but dealer agreed to pay 80% of repair. Drives like new now. |
| 38000 mi | Had a clunking noise coming from the front end on larger bumps. The Stabilizer bar link had to be replaced. |
| 43000 mi | Power Steering hose leaking fluid. |
| 133000 mi US $750 |
Engine cradle bushings and sway bar links were replaced at time of purchase as part of the sales agreement. |
| 87000 mi US $193 |
Tie rod was torn. Had them replaced. |
| 98100 mi US $513 |
The power steering pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. New one was defective, replaced again two days later. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 113100 mi US $250 |
Power Steering hose leaking |
| 121000 mi US $150 |
Front left bushings |
| 130500 mi US $600 |
Power steering pump replaced |
| 105000 mi US $650 |
2 front sway bars replaced. |
| 134600 mi US $1500 |
Front springs and struts replaced. |
| 169000 mi US $430 |
Replace rear shocks and re-align |
| 59700 mi | front sway bar end links and bushings replaced due to noise. |
| 154000 mi US $1277 |
They said lower control arm bushings were worn, and replaced those also. |
| 199000 mi US $525 |
Advised that tie-rods need to be replaced. Also talked my wife into replacing two tires. |
| 42700 mi | power steering leakage |
2004 Kia Sedona 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 111000 mi US $60 |
Replaced outer tie rod ends Replaced control arms. |
| 116000 mi US $200 |
Replaced bushings of Steering Rack. Steering Wheel would not center after turns without overcorrecting. |
2002 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.
195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 108000 mi US $405 |
rear shocks replaced |
| 112000 mi US $750 |
Replace struts and tie rods, tuneup, inspection |
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