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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 repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kia Sedona in Ontario, Canada - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 10850 mi	Engine failed and was replaced under warranty.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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