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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

20950 mi idler pulley making noise/ was replaced under warranty. Problem fixed, Wife/kids love van no other problems. Drives Great 

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2009 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

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 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

61000 mi

US $350
Had to replace pass side piolet shaft ass. 

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2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan

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

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 
48000 mi

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

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2007 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

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. 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan

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

103500 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 
14260 mi

€27000
2 times catalyst light, Check why lighted 

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2007 Kia Sedona 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder manual 2WD

240000 mi

£660
noise from offside wheel diagnosed as worn driveshaft - Replaced 

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2006 Kia Sedona

Engine not specified

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

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. 
134600 mi

US $16
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. 
143000 mi

US $12
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. 
68000 mi

US $268
Clamps on CV boots were loose. The clamps were replaced. 
12000 mi Timing chain tensioner had to be replaced. The whole engine assembly had to be taken out to do this. 
65100 mi Pump of some sort went 
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. 
73800 mi

US $282
The boot for the inner CV joint on the driver side axle was leaking grease. Axle was replaced. 
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. 
166000 mi

US $268
Replaced left front axel and boot. The Boot ruptured and was leaking onto the wheel. 

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2006 Kia Sedona 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

50200 mi Both front axeles leeking greese 
55000 mi

US $823
FRONT AXLES LEAKING GREASE 

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2005 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

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

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2004 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan, ext.

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

140000 mi

US $500
Replace driver and passenger side drive axels 

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Kia Sedona Transmission Problems

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