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This thing won't die!
eagleboyrox, 07/09/2012
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
79 of 79 people found this review helpful
I have an 05 Sedona and this van is surprisingly the most reliable van I have ever seen. Kia's cars are crap but this van has 306,234 miles on it right now and still runs like the day it came off the showroom floor. The engine is so quiet you can't hear it run and the transmission still shifts like it should. I love the room inside and the seats are easy to remove. I've even hauled my jetski in it a few times! I keep the oil changed with 10 w30 Mobil 1 synthetic. That may also account for the great gas mileage I get in this van. It only uses a quarter tank up and back from my house to my mother's house which is about 80 miles away as long as you keep the mph fairly steady. Keep that in mind.
Bought New in January 2005
socaldave, 02/05/2013
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
34 of 34 people found this review helpful
Bought the van fully loaded: leather, DVD, ABS, moonroof, etc. Comparatively equipped mini-vans were much more expensive. Currently has about 58k miles after 8 years. The brakes went out by 20k miles and the ABS never seemed to work right. Replaced tires with Hankook (factory) tires the first couple of times. The inner walls on the front tires kept wearing out. Went with Michelins the last time and they seem to be working better. Haven't had any major problems but looking at around $900 for timing belt replacement at 60k miles. Also, spark plugs are very difficult to change out. I average about 13 mpg city and 20 freeway. Paint is fading. Mirrors and bumpers are first to go.
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Good van
busmunoz, 04/26/2013
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
32 of 32 people found this review helpful
Bought the van used in 2009, and other than the required maintenance I never had to fix a thing. I love this van. I put about 75,000 miles on it and it is more reliable than any new car I ever bought.
She's My Work Horse
yankeegirl89, 08/13/2013
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
39 of 40 people found this review helpful
This Van Currently has 123,000+ miles on it and counting, we've used it to haul all my kids to their games and meets, move their stuff to their college dorms and apartments. We have moved furniture, appliances, taken trips, been all over in it, she's been old reliable. Haven't had any problems with this van, I would buy another one were it not for the fact that in another year I wont need to be moving anymore kids and I can downsize again finally.
Great little van
INDIOSDAD, 03/18/2010
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
Got the van to transport our greyhound dogs. We have 4 of them and have found with the center row of seats out we have ample room for all the dogs. This van has been very reliable and we have had no issues with it. Have only had to perform normal maintenance on it. The ride is good, the interior design is just right, over all we find this a good vehicle that suits our needs. We only wish it got better mpg, however it does get better mpg then my wife's pt cruiser. Will buy Kia again when we need a new van.
Traded Lemon Y2000 Grand Caravan for 0meter Sedona
WIKI, 10/29/2015
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought Y-2000 grand caravan having less than 50,000 miles for $7500, it was a lemon, its AC didn't get fixed even by Chrysler dealer, lots of problems, i wanted to trade it in to buy Honda Odyssey, but they were expensive $18000 for used van under 60000 miles and they put Grand Caravan value under $2000, I visited KIA dealer, they trade in my Van for $6500 for brand new o meter 2005 KIA Sedona, I bought it in MARCH 2005 and to this day, it is amazing, i blindly trusted the foreign brand but it proved to have reliability, now i have 156,000 plus miles on it and no sign of any engine or transmission problems. Its shocks are still behaving like a new Van, i will say it is over design, bad in mileage but gives you 300 miles in a 16-17 gallon tank, this is the only bad side but overall it paid off my buy.
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Kia Sedona
naayaah321, 12/28/2009
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
My parents own a Kia Sedona, 2005, and really like the minivan. It has been very reliable and done us well after 4 years. The brakes werre replaced prior 2 times and on the second tine, my dad made them put heavy duty rotors and pads and it's been fine ever since. The engine has been very reliable and the problems noted n these reviews have never happened to us. We did replace the tires with the car tires they reccomend, and they wore out fast. What you need to do, is replace them with light truck and SUV tires and i fixes that problem. Think about it, the vehicle weighs 4800 lbs, and car tires are just not heavy duty enough. Overall, it's been a great vehicle for our family.
lots of minivan for the money
KT, 07/17/2006
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
My wife and I traded a 99 Plymouth Grand Voyager for an 05 Kia Sedona due to transmission problems. Right off the bat I was impressed--build quality and interior design were light years ahead of what I expected. Nice ride, too. Handling is decent. I have to give credit on the interior as this is the 05 Sedona's best feature. Plenty of cupholders, 12v outlets, and storage spots. Seats are comfortable. We took this van to the beach about a week after we bought it, and it was a perfect match. I never thought I would "want" to drive a minivan but this one changed all that. Great sage green exterior paint job. Easy on the eyes.
piece of junk
opencarry, 02/16/2012
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Bought it in 08 with 15k on the odometer.... 3-4 sets of brake pads pr year, Throttle positioning sensor replaced, Camshaft positionong sensor replaced, power steering pump dissintegrated, ac compressor..shot, timing belt, L front strut..toast, unable to maintain allignment, 5 sets of tires up front, gas mileage sux!!! 13mpg - 18mpg., underpowered, delayed gear shifting, 4 sets of headlights, power seats malfunction, front bearings, seizure of R front wheel. Aaand regular maintenance costs. We are a fam of 7. demand are high but the vehicle has been maintained. All was well untill 75k. After that, should have dumped it.... never again.
Pretty good mini van
durangomom, 08/19/2010
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this van used with 12,000 miles on it, it has been a good car for us, I was very hard on the rotors, and the brakes, we had to travel down a step hill often, so the rotors wore out pretty fast, that was about 2 years, after we bought it, also around the same time, the adjusting part of the p seat went out, and we had it replaced, its a good a car, and it can take hit in the back, it was in a pretty hard finder binder, and hardly crunched up at all. I do recommend this car, for the price it's perfect, and I think it is pretty fast, i don't know what some of the poster are talking about, mini vans are meant for large families, they shouldn't be like sports cars, they should be safe for kids.
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DIANNA, 11/06/2004
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
THIS IS THE BEST MINIVAN I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. IT HAS GREAT PICK UP AND HAS GREAT GAS MILEAGE FOR A MINIVAN. I LOVE TO DRIVE IT SO MUCH THAT I NOW ASK TO PICK THINGS UP FROM THE STORE OR TAKE ANYONE ANYWHERE THEY NEED TO GO. IT IS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE AND MY FAMILY LOVES IT AS MUCH AS I DO. BY THE WAY THIS IS THE FIRST BRAND NEW VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED IN MY 35 YEARS OF DRIVING. I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS VEHICLE TO EVERYONE. I AM A SINGLE GRANDMOTHER THAT LOVES TO TAKE HER GRANDCHILDREN EVERYWHERE SO AS YOU CAN SEE I DRIVE IT A LOT.
Never Again
eyeluvart, 03/22/2010
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The transmission blew, the air conditioning went, the 3 catalytic converters went, the seat broke twice, brakes and rotors. 10,000 later in repairs, needless to say, I won't make the same mistake twice
DON'T BUY!!!
fedup, 02/16/2010
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have a 2005 Sedona. Never again will I buy a Kia. The brakes have to be replaced about every 5 months. The brake line has had to be replaced. The alternator had to be replaced. The front end will not stay lined up. The headlights have to be replaced about every 3 months. The fan control for the AC and the heat doesn't work anymore. It's hard to steer when it's cold outside. All of this under 100,000 miles. Kia will not help to fix the problems. Had some scratches on it when we bought it. Kia would not fix. This has got to be the worst vehicle I have ever owed. Trade in value on it is only 2,000. Dealers will not trade with me. Can't even give the vehicle away. Don't waste your money!!
60,000(miles), The Magic Number
Rob, 02/22/2010
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
We had this LX since 6/2004(15k)& only one mechanical problem before hitting 60k miles. The starter went bad and was replaced under the warranty. At 60,000 miles, however the check engine light came on and the van started driving really rough. 14 diagnostic codes fired,the crank shaft sensor went bad, causing the van to downshift while driving($550). The power steering "pump" went bad, making the van impossible to steer($800). And the mechanic says that all of the belts are on their last leg. Reading about future value of Sedona's, your best bet is to sell before 60k and run into the ground past 75k. These vans I'm sure have improved quality, however this van has not held its value at all.
10 is OLD
infcont, 07/31/2016
updated 02/01/2017
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
We bought the van from our friend whose wife had died. The van was 2 years old, low mileage and well maintained. All went pretty well until the warranty expired! We had done routine maintenance and minor problems. Went for the inspection sticker and it failed (first time in my life that's happened and been driving over 50 years!) Went to Kia per our mechanic. After 2 or 3 visits and megabucks, it finally passed (replace the 2-yes, two- catalytic converters and some other problems they found). Since then we've replaced the compressor - twice, replaced rear heating lines, and the final blow - the engine broke (thought it sounded like the compressor went again. The 2005 Sedona has less than 55,000 miles!!! Guess we won't get another like we planned.
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15 years 90,000 miles 15,000 in repairs
Jeffrey, 08/26/2018
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Be prepared for 2000.00 plus per year in fixes
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rusty, 10/20/2010
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this sedona van in 2005 notice right that the fuel use was lot higher than normal over all average @15 to 17 but for the most part not bad had problem with the air condition it would go on an off took it to the dealer said it had a leak this van was out of warranty about 6 days they refused to fix it i would have to pay for it put in a case number with kia they said take it to another ia dealer for a diagnostic cost $112.00 for this said the control head was bad in the dash need to replace it would cost $906.00 to fix this. did not fix went home call a junk yard found the control for the dash 43.00 took 45 min to take out an put back in air works fine now no thanks to kia so will not buy
Death Trap
Bill, 07/15/2008
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car has been a death trap since we bought it. Frozen throttle cable almost killed my family, and we only got attitude from Kia, until they finally did a mass recall because of our problem they claimed did not exist. 6 sets of brakes, windshield wipers went out on expressway during a rainstorm. It lost a bolt off the wiper motor. Also metal pulley fell out of van in Walmart parking lot, hitting a man in the leg. The pulley was from the air conditioning unit. Also had a leak of fuel vapors, and bad seals in the car that allowed the elements to fog up Windows badly. This car is a lemon and a death trap, I do not feel safe in this car, and don't want my family riding in it.
Great for the price and tows a boat too.
ronwass, 09/01/2008
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Let me first state that I LOVE minivans. This one is very comfortable except for one thing: The gas pedal is too close to the drivers seat. We take it on vacations with 5 people to the beach, etc, and you can't beat a minivan for that. I got the towing package for a bike rack, and, surprisingly, two years later I bought a boat which the car tows nicely. Reliability has been excellent. I have had two warranty repairs, and had the brakes done once. The car is heavy and handles as such. MPG is bad of course, but I paid literally half what I would have paid for a similar Honda in purchase price, so I'm still ahead on gas. Good luck.
large blind spots and continual engine light on
Lora Mirick, 04/14/2016
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 kia sedona from a private used car (not KIA) dealer. God bless that dealer! For most of the first year he had the van back and forth trying to get and keep the engine light off. Everything from power steering just letting go to exhaust o2 sensors. They had a hard time just trying to get the parts needed. Here is a list of some of the work done to the van: throttle repair, piece by piece until the whole unit was done, almost every o2 sensor on the car, power steering master cylinder let go, exhaust work, lubed manual sliding side doors multiple times still having problems, starter died, drivers power window motor stopped working, valve cover gasket leaked oil into spark plug well. And in my opinion one of the worse problems with the van are the blind spots! Something you can't change or repair. I have noticed a large blind spot on the right front view. Where the rear view mirror is and the roof support are mounted. The two put together make a large area where you can't see anything coming. I almost had multiple accidents because of this. Give me my old Dodge grand caravan any day!
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Love this van!!
josephina1000, 01/31/2011
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
We bought this van brand new back in January 2005. We had it for 6 whole years now. Never had 1 problems w/ it. We drove it all the way from Calif to Florida and back. Dragged a tent trailer and regular trailer w/ it quite often. It has totally held up really well. We maintained it and took care of it. It was the best van we ever had. We are now looking into trading it in for a newer model. We highly recommend this mini van.
Worst car I've ever owned
have to say, 04/20/2010
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I'm glad Kia offers a 60 thousand mile warranty, because I had to have this lemon in 8 times for warranty work. Many times the work was for the same problem over and over (cheap seat covers that tore, gear shift that locked up, locks that locked the car on its own, mechanical issues of all kinds). Im over 60 thousand miles now, and the car is just slowly crumbling. Theres no way Im ever buying a Kia again after this.
high valued minivan
george, 04/04/2005
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have the new Sedona Kia for 5 weeks and 1800 kms. and find it a nice van to drive around. No problems at all with quality. Gas mileage not great in city but reasonable on highway. Compared to my previous 2001 Xterra, the mileage on this Kia is a lot better. The Xtera is a lot noisier and too high to climb in and out. Love the features inside and more than enough room for my family of 5 including a baby and a toddler.
4 years and 74K miles later
Docker, 11/21/2008
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Front brake rotors had to be replaced at 12K. I installed cross drilled and slotted rotors which made braking much better but it eats pads more. Rear brakes have been great and still have over 50% left on them. Power/acceleration is much better than expected even towing a 2K# trailer. Handling is great for a minivan. There seems to be a rust issue with the rear heater hose which I feel should be a recall because it's a design flaw. This was a $375 repair OUCH. Just hit 74K miles and the O2 sensor is shot. This too I believe is a quality issue as I have never replaced this sensor on any other vehicle I have owned. I hope to get at least 300K out of this van and will keep you posted.
Kia Sedona EX
Paul F. Obenauf, 02/10/2005
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My Sedona EX is exactly the minivan that we need for our travels and hauling of personal items. Visibility is excellent, road noise is minimal and it is fun to drive. Gas mileage is very bad averaging around twenty-two mpg. All controls are perfectly placed and gauges are easy to read.
Great minivan - Bad on fuel comsumption
Mario, 03/23/2005
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2005 Kia Sedona LX and it really is a nice minivan. The van's exterior is nice to look at; pleasant on the eyes. The interior is made up of good materials and is quite comfortable. My kids love the roominess of the interior, all the cup holders, lights, rear controls for heat and air. However, in light of gas prices rising to $3.00 a gallon (a small exaggeration for now), I am really concerned about the "below average" fuel mileage the Sedona is known for. This is my only gripe about this minivan, otherwise, I think it was a good purchase for my family and me.
Spark Plugs hard to change
tlrussell0829, 04/23/2008
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My husband and I bought this 05 sedona used and he went to change spark plugs and the back 3 is going to be very expensive to change, you have to take the intake manifold off and I find that very ridiculous that they would build it that way. I love the van except trying to squeeze in the very back and not a lot of trunk space. Very disappointed that it is going to be hard just to try to do basic repairs ourselves like changing spark plugs.
Love my KIA
hc, 03/22/2005
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My passanger doors are difficult to open for children & tend to stick. And a few big blind spots because of the rear head rests...however I love to drive my KIA I traded it in from a Voyager & the POWER is awesome! I got the cloth seats, didnt want the leather, but got every other option including the sun roof..the seats are comfortable, the sound system is as my 8yr old says AWESOME. I would buy another tomorrow if I could.
Decent vehicle
Melissa, 05/10/2016
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
There tend to be problema with the the front breaks on this can. I have had to have them replaced many times.
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I would never buy a Kia again!
Arnold Echols, 09/29/2005
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Interior is entirely too small for a 6'3" man, or even average folks. I don't even fit in the drivers seat comfortably. The gas mileage stinks, not as advertised. The passenger seat is too close to dash also. Bucket seats are much too small and not at all comfortable for any length of time. It is very difficult to turn around. The headrests in the rear are in the driver's vision and you cannot see clearly around them. Hope we never have to travel very far in it, as it gets miserable to sit in the seats very long at all. But the biggest problem is the lousy gas mileage. We live in the country, and drive almost all highway miles, and can't get above 17 mph. I can't wait to get rid of it!
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LISA, 08/27/2005
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
So far it is a nice vehicle. It has great pickup and rides very smoothly. I had a DVD put in for the kids and it makes it all worth while. The price is right and we got a great deal for a large automobile.
LOVE MY KIA
Helen, 07/03/2005
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had 2 Dodge Caravans & would never own another one after purchasing our Kia Sedona. In the past 13 months we purchased it we have had no problems. It is GREAT to drive & very comfortable & dependable. My sister liked ours so much she went & purchased one.
LOVE MY KIA
Tori, 04/08/2006
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We love this minivan! We've owned it for nearly a year, and it is so pretty, so reliable, so perfect! We haven't had a single problem, and it drives like a dream. I am so pleased we were able to afford all the extra features we wanted, like a sun roof and leather, without breaking the bank. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this vehicle!
Never again
kitcar04, 07/25/2013
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought brand new didn't matter the problems began at the very start with brake problems and went on from there...Problems made worst by the worst customer service I've ever experienced. With thousands of dollars spent and car still stalling we were done. You want a reliable car get a Honda. That's what we drive. Excellent customer service every time.
Did I mention...
beamin2, 11/25/2011
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had a BMW 5-series when I first got this van to drive my kids around. They (I have 3) were getting into fights in the BMW. This van solved the problem, with captains chairs in the 'middle' and the third row in the back. Two years later, the BMW is gone, since I was never driving it. Either I had the kids, or was parking in a garage, or the weather was bad.... pretty soon, I was driving the van all the time.... ;)
The Warranty
SAd, 02/20/2009
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The warranty on the car is not worth it wait in gold. I have had the car for 4years have replaced the tires 9 times the brakes 5 times and now the car is in the shop and has to have a new engine. This is not covered by the warranty even though I only have 70,000 miles on it. They say it is my fault for not having the oil change like I should I have proof that I do have it changed like I should and they say it is still my fault. The answer is either fix it which will cost me 3,500 for a used engine with a 6 month warranty or I could trade it in on a new one. I think this is very sad that my husband 20 year cars engine still runs great and a 4 year old engine needs to be replaced.
Piece o'crap
mvrab, 06/23/2011
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Two failed power seat switches. Cheap Paint. Rattles till your teeth fall out. The Chevy Vega of the minivan world. Steering wheel placement requires either you have 2' long legs or 5' long arms...zero ergonomics...rather negative zero ergonomics. Geez, I'm 5'11"...pretty average for the US.
Had better
richard, 05/02/2008
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The vehicle is fine for hauling kids around and on trips. It has a very nice interior - leather seats, moon roof, stereo system and more compartments to stow stuff than a chipmunk's cheeks. I do not like the overall reliability of the vehicle and subsequent dealer service. I feel that for a vehicle with less than 40k miles on it we have had too many problems. Also the dealer service departments seem to be lost when fixing this vehicle sometimes.
Not impressed
Texas Mom, 04/30/2008
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this van almost 3 years now. It has 43k miles on it on I just put the 3rd set of brakes on it. It gets OK gas mileage (about 18-19 combined driving). The front end vibrates horribly and makes a weird popping noise, but the dealership can not find an issue (of course). My tires on the front only seem to last about 15k miles probably due to the front end issue that can't be found. I have a squeaky rattle in the van since picking it up (and the dealership can't fix that either). I would not recommend this car. I hope that the newer models have improved.
It's been a pleasure
tina, 05/20/2008
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Sedona w/ only 12 miles on it. Now it has over 67,000 miles. I've taken it on many road trips and have been disappointed w/ the storage space. If you're thinking of this van,definitely opt for the luggage rack. But i have to give it credit for reliability. I've maintained the oil changes like the dealership suggested and i have NEVER had any problems in the overall performance. The gas mileage could be better but that goes for most vehicles w/ 6 cylinders.
I love my Sedona
Angela, 03/23/2005
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I wanted a mini-van due to having children and the fact that I love to travel. The Sedona is a great deal for the money. The only other mini-van I really liked was almost $10,000 more than the Sedona. It made the choice pretty simple. I got a DVD player installed for only $1200. I got everything I wanted for a great price.
would buy again
two time kia owner, 06/29/2005
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
this is a good buy for anybody the price more than makes up for the missing features of the higher priced vehicles and you cant beat the warranty cause heaven knows if you need a minivan you cant afford emergency repairs easily.
Love my Kia
Low my Kia, 10/11/2007
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought the Sedona because the price compared to other brand names is so much less for what you get. It didn't take me long to find out that not only did I save money, I also got a lot of great things in this van for my money. The seating room isn't the largest but it is just fine for me my wife and three boys + a guest or two. If you are a large person then getting into the third row will be hard, but for the average built person it is no problem. The engine handles great and with over 33K mile on her we have had no problems at all. The cargo space in the rear is ok but could be larger. Other than that I am sold on Kia for life.
So Sad Sedona
familyof7, 03/12/2007
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought the Sedona with only 14 miles on it hoping it would be a vehicle to depend on should my husband ever get deployed. Lo and behold I was moving home from NC to UT and it died at highway speeds just before Albuquerque NM. Weird I thought for a van that only has 17000 miles on it. Turned off the key turned it back on drove a mile or two and again...it died. I about got hit by several semi trucks that travel the I-40 west. This is not a reliable vehicle. It was towed three times before they found the problem and that was because we sat at the dealership and told them how to fix it. They replaced four blown fuses, fixed a throttle cable recall, and ended up replacing computer.
My 2005 Sedona
Margi, 03/21/2019
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved my KIA Sedona to the very last 337,008 mile! It was reliable, easy to handle and great people and cargo hauler!
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Great Van
Angel, 08/19/2005
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We rented a Sedona for a family vacation and loved the way the vehicle ran and the comfort. After we got back we started looking around for one and got our Sedona in November 2004.
Kia evaluation
ron thibodeau, 12/11/2004
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I find the Kia Sedona a good riding car with a good comfortable interior. One negative is that the gas mileage is poor - maybe 17 mpg local, 21 mpg on trips
gas mileage
larry seedle, 10/19/2004
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
just poor gas mileage but van is ok. they need to ork on the gas mileage. and more room in the back.
Warranty is a scam
chdsgrl, 12/02/2009
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The problem I have with KIA in general is the warranty. They sell you the car with this great warranty and then pretty much refuse to honor it if they can. "Lack of maintenance" is a global loop-hole they use to not do warranty work. I have 49,000 mi on my car and they're saying I need a new engine due to the above and won't warranty it. I do not "need" a new engine, and I have done the recommended services per the warranty policy. But, again, they won't honor it. Nobody at the dealership cares, or at KIA corporate. My husband has a honda with twice as many miles, and has had no problems. Steer clear of KIA and stick with a reliable manufacturer.
Piece of Garbage
Jonathan N, 01/19/2010
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my Sedona used two years ago and have had nothing but problems. After three months the check engine light came on and when I took it to the shop, the mechanic said the hose used to transfer the anti-freeze to the radiator was missing. He installed the hose but apparantly didn't check the rest of the van. Less than two years later my engine blew and its not covered. The warranty and the KIA name are a joke. I take excellent care of all of my vehicles and this one is plain old Korean garbage. I will never buy a KIA again.