2005 Kia Sedona Review
Price Range: $3,299 - $7,250





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Excellent value, roomy interior with lots of cupholders and storage bins, solid build quality, lengthy warranty coverage.
Cons
- Handling and steering response could be better, missing a few key minivan features, ABS not standard, below-average fuel mileage.
What’s new
Second-row captain's chairs are now available on the LX, while all models get larger rear drum brakes.
Edmunds says
While mainstream minivans may offer all the latest gadgets, Kia's Sedona continues to stuff all essential ingredients of a family vehicle into a value-priced package.
For sale near Stuart, FL
13 listings
- 98,602 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 5 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 14 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- Gas Buggies (79 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Labelle, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (14 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNDUP131656628057
Stock: 628057
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-19-2025- $3,299great price$2,052 below market
- 108,000 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 14 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- Tropical Motor Sales (89 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
Close
Located in Cocoa, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (14 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNDUP132256739598
Stock: 739598
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-08-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida
$214/mo for Sedona LX
Sedona LX
vs
$193/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
See Edmunds pricing data
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Kia Sedona Owner Reviews
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This thing won't die!
4.25 out of 5 starseagleboyrox, 07/09/2012
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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
3.75 out of 5 starssocaldave, 02/05/2013
2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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.
Good van
5 out of 5 starsbusmunoz, 04/26/2013
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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
5 out of 5 starsyankeegirl89, 08/13/2013
2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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.
2005 Sedona Highlights
LX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $20,650 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $214/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 21.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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