Used 2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
miasedona
A nice car.Great value.Does not have all the "must have" features but has a lot nicer stuff than many comparably priced Fords, GMs and Chryslers.
Economically Great
This minivan has all the features you need with several cupholders, compartments, and evan a locked compartment under the passenger seat.
- EX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $4,395299 mi away
- EX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $4,999353 mi away
- LX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $4,900496 mi away
Be Careful about Fuel System
Purchased vehicle in November 2004, took to service center in December, January, February and again in March. The problem has been a "Faulty" fuel pressure switch. According to the service manager this is a known problem that continues to cause problems. It should be fixed this time. Only 6200 miles on vehicle. Unable to take on trips afraid check engine light will go on again.
Never Again! Read before you buy!
Like everyone else, I read the reviews before buying my 2005 Kia Sedona. Sure there were SOME bad reviews, but they were small compared to all the positive ones. Besides, it was a new vehicle year with a new design so we bought one. Here we are, just 47k short miles later. The A/C has gone out entirely (needs new $470 compressor), the engine almost dies (shudders) when you press the pedal to go. And now the check engine light has come on!! It's on it's second front brake job. What's next! I bought a 2002 GMC truck (w/13k miles) the same time and have not had a single problem with it. If you buy one, don't plan on keeping it long. We're trading this in on a new GMC!
poor fuel economy
This 2005 Kia Sedona seemed like a nice van at first, then I noticed the brakes didn't have a solid response in defensive braking. Turning sharp corners made the vehicle feel top heavy.The real surprise came when the fuel mileage averaged out 7 MPG!!!. I asked other owners and got similar news. The 3.5 V6 has plenty of power and most likely too much thus such low mpg. Unfortunately these vans lose their value very quickly.