Used 2009 Kia Sedona Consumer Reviews
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Kia Got it Right
Damned_Right, 11/25/2010
2008 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The soccer mom meme doesn't apply. There's nothing "mini" about this van. It is as solid a beast as any pick-up truck, IMO. The versatility is amazing, converting it from a hauler w/ the rear seats down and the mid seats folded fwd, to a comfortable transport for seven. Everything is where it needs to be - cup holders, nooks, comfortable seating & decent mileage. My only gripe is AM radio reception which is limited to only local broadcasts - no distant stations can be rec'd where any other radio would, easily. Not sure if this is just my Sedona doing this, or others have similar issues.. Would be curious to know, if it can be fixed. Note the newer Sedonas no longer use in-glass antennas.
I"ve Had Better!
Valerie Miller, 07/12/2019
2009 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the ride, turn ratio, and roominess of the van. Buyers beware of electrical door problems down the road. My Sedona has over 107,000 miles on it and things started going wrong after it hit the six digit numbers. The film they apply to the windows is bubbling on my driver's side window. It now starts when it wants to and I never know when that will be. It has been to two shops and it seems to always start for them. Both times my husband used a walking stick to touch the starter and amazingly it started. They said there is no problem. Both sliding doors do not work properly. One works using only the power button in the car. The other side door works remotely and manually, but not using the power button.
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Great buy for your money
Elle, 05/19/2009
2008 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We're expecting twins next month and couldn't avoid the inevitable minivan purchase (2 carseats in a Sentra just wouldn't cut it!). My father was the one who steered me towards a Kia based soley on its reviews and warranty. I test drove all the major brands and to my surprise, the Kia stood far out in my opinion. You get a LOT for your money (especially with the rebates) and it's actually comfortable to drive. Some of the vans out there seriously make you feel like you're driving a bus! I would recommend the Kia Sedona to anyone looking for a minivan, even recommend the brand to anyone just looking for a car! I was always a Nissan person, but I'm glad I opened my eyes to Kia.
Not worth having
Marty, 05/15/2009
2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
We got this vehicle. I wished we hadent. The dealer didn't tell us that it would only get 14 miles to a gallon. The sticker says over 21 mpg. He didn't tell us that we had to pay $300.00 to get it servaced at 30,000. It keeps on dieing on us. So please spread the word don't buy kia.
This Car Is Horrible
Dave, 04/22/2008
2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car is not what I expected. It looks good in the pictures, but is totally different in person. It's very wide and fat. The blueish color is disgusting, if you get this vehicle don't get the blue color. The interior is also bad. The fabric used for the seats looks and feels horrible. There is also not a lot of leg room, or storage. The vehicle drives like it is very stiff, and jerks every few seconds. I recommend getting a different vehicle, anything but this.
Bad experience w/ Kia vehicle & service
Laura, 03/13/2009
2008 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought Kia Sedona 2007 due to my past good experience with products from Samsung and I was fooled by 10 year 100,00 miles warranty. The vehicle broke down within 1 year and took them 4 months to find what was wrong. Before they found out the root cause, they blamed me for putting a wrong type of gas in the tank. They told me that their vehicles do not take gas from Costco, Wal-Mart or Quick Trip. This 10 year, 100,000 miles is not the sign of their confidence on their products, but a fake cover over their bad quality products and services. I almost had heart attacks dealing with their people. I hope you do not have to go through what I have gone through.
Great Buy And Full of Value And Safety
Douglas lower, 11/07/2008
2008 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I previously owned a 2006 Sedona and loved it. I traded it in on a 2008 Dodge Gr Caravan SXT. I was very unhappy. I purchased a new 2008 Sedona LX w/rear DVD system. It comes very well equipped in LX trim. Extended wheelbase is the one to choose over the short. Safety features are the best in the industry. I would prefer power seats, but it was not worth the extra money of the EX. The powertrain is fantastic, powerful and smooth. It possesses confident handling. Braking is excellent. I chose Midnight Black w/Beige interior, the interior color is very soothing to look at. My 2006 was White w/Grey. I became tired of the grey w/the grey skies of Seattle. I love all the room, especially the headroom. PLEASING !
Great Car Great Price
Sara, 03/01/2009
2008 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this car after looking at the Odyossey and Sienna. For $6000 less than the other two cars and a 5 yr bumper to bumper compared to the 3 yr, it was a no brainer. We were able to afford the power package and are very happy with the purchase.
I Love It But........
Kirstin, 03/17/2009
2008 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It has great "get up and go", which I wasn't expecting in a vehicle this size. There is storage galore, all seats are easily reclined, folded, tumbled, removed, etc. Very sharp/sporty looking exterior, especially with the roof racks. Now for the "buts", which are only 2 so far: About 25 minutes into our drive home from the dealer, we noticed a rattle, or vibration in both the sliding doors which got worse and worse. By the time we got home an hour later, the rattle was pretty much constant, even over bumps as small as seams in the pavement, and sewer lids. We're going back to the dealer tomorrow for that, and because the cd player doesn't work, which probably just means a new stereo.
Great Value
Bigboy, 07/16/2009
2008 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had owned 3 other minivans, wife wanted another despite kids being much older. Shopped around a fair bit have always owned NA, decided to look at alternatives. Most features for the least amount of money. Great ride, lots of room. Gas mileage is not much different than was claimed 17.9 mpg combined over the last 8 months.
Love Kia
maryhelpful, 08/17/2009
2008 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My recent Sedona is my second one. I love the Kia. It takes care of my family of five and beyond normal servicing, I rarely have taken it to the dealership.
Worth the price !
Phil533, 01/30/2010
2008 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We now own two 2008 Kia Sedona's and you can't beat them for the price and value. My relatives own Honda Odyssey's and while they are slightly better mini vans, I don't feel they are worth the price difference. The Sedonas are fun to drive, are loaded with safety features and a great value for the money. My only question will be long term reliability.
A happy surprise
prlady1, 04/11/2008
2008 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just weeks from giving birth to my second child, I have been experiencing problems with my 2000 Volvo S40 and feel it's time to do the minivan thing. My husband and I were not expecting to enjoy our test drive of the Sedona, but it has tremendous pick- up and was actually kind of fun to drive, relatively speaking! Its styling, convenience features and functionality are all worthy of minivan-style praise, and it feels like a great value for the money.
Good used car deal so far
Adrian , 05/26/2021
2008 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I’ve just bought this 2008 Sedona at a very good price. Quiet, smooth ride with nice turbo acceleration. I was concerned about the big motor’s fuel economy but I got 24 mpg Hwy on the last trip. Impressive for a V6,3.3L engine
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Love my KIA
nanagale42557, 12/16/2009
2009 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
2009 KIA was my first brand new van. Had a 2003 KIA to trade in. I love it. Had some problems with tires being low- call Road assistance- responded quickly. Took in for service- they found the problem. If I could change anything- I would change the Headrest. The ones in back seat are very uncomfortable. If you raise them up the driver cannot see from rear view mirror. Would love to see darker blue. I have the glacier blue. We went to Tennessee several times in it and use it for going to and from work. Love the foot rest -great when traveling long distances. Brakes and rotors need changing- you replace both when brakes wear out. But I love it.
Love my Sedona
LovemyKia, 06/01/2010
2009 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I became pregnant with our 2nd child our Toyota Yaris wasn't going to cut it with 2 car seats. We needed something bigger and safe! The Kia Sedona fit our budget and gave us more room. We have had our Sedona for 2 months now and I wouldn't trade it for the world. We bought a 2009 so we got an awesome deal since it's 2010. Coming from a Toyota family I as pretty nervous but it's a GREAT minivan and I feel safe with my family in tow since it's a 5 star rated vehicle.
Love our sedona
Karen, 07/19/2010
2009 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We purchased this van in late May (2010). We wanted something comparable to our pick-up as far as hauling items around. We are very happy with the purchase. I love the smooth ride, and comfort from this van. We bought the lx model 2009 in 2010. Got a great trade-in deal and love the way it handles on the road. Pure comfort for the driver and the passenger. Wish they would have had the option Dual Climate control in the lx, comes only in the ex. We've had this van for only 2 months and I can't wait to take a trip with it.