Used 2021 Kia Sedona Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Sedona, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sedona since its last redesign.
Van Lover
Jerry, 12/31/2018
updated 01/14/2022
2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Our 2017 Sedona LX Plus is our 7th van since 1984 and surely the nicest. It now has 28650 trouble free miles on it. I agree ride can be a little stiff on rough roads but it is a pleasure to drive on the highway. Very comfortable seats and quiet ride. Simple and handy controls. Gas mileage on the highway has improved up to 26 MPG with light load. Plenty of power with 276 hp 3.3L six. Have no problem with fact that middle row outer seats are not removable but slide up and stand against front seats. Had a Honda van for 12 yrs that killed my back taking the heavy middle row seats out. So far very happy with the Sedona. Have now had it for four years with no mechanical issues. Has come in handy helping our son with house remodel. Can fit a standard tub or a pre hung exterior door for trips from Home Depot. Update Jan. 2021. No mechanical problems. Actually no problems with anything. Amount of driving muchless than usual due to pandemic. Still like the van very much.
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Sedona or Sienna
Gary, 06/27/2020
2020 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I looked hard at both vehicles. I ended up buying the Sedona for so many reasons. It had all the bells and whistles for about 6 thousand less. I had read the reviews on the vehicle and they stated the ride is stiff and the ride can be bumpy. Shame on me for not doing a good long test drive. The ride was so stiff and you will feel every single bump. It was so bad it aggravated my back. I sold the vehicle 3 months after I bought it. O yea I took a big financial hit.
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Great space for the money
Matt Burns, 07/04/2019
2019 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
First off yes the gas is not great but it’s a big people hauler and most any vehicles that can carry 7-8 people don’t get great gas mileage but if you drive some what normal you will get what Kia says you should get or better so that’s good. Overall ride is very nice and comfortable especially with 4 adults and two kids in the car, the motor does not struggle at all and the transmission is much better then my mother in laws Chrysler Pacifica. We got the EX with the rear entertainment system and the kids love it and so do we, because now my wife and I can actually talk. Over the Sedona seems very well out together and solid, hopefully it will stay that way for years to come.
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8 Speed Transmission Problems
Brandon F. , 08/13/2020
2020 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We went with the Kia Sedona over the Toyota Sienna because of the extra features for less. I wish I had done a longer test drive because the transmission has a serious flaw. When accelerating from a stop it shifts back and forth between gears causing it to shake, almost like the engine is misfiring. I was an auto technician for several years, so driving a brand new vehicle with this kind of shaking or lunging is really aggravating. When I took it back to the dealer they said they couldn’t find anything wrong. I asked to have one of their technicians ride with me and he noticed right away. He told me it’s the same issue the Kia Sorrento has and there is no fix for it. There aren’t really any complaints online about the Sedona doing this but there are plenty about the Sorrento transmissions. I called Kia customer service to let them know how dissatisfied I am and asked if they are working on a solution. They told me they had no idea if they were or not. Everything else about the van is great but the transmission shifting properly is a big deal and they need to come up with a way to repair it.
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Good as a Honda
H. Simmons, 04/05/2018
updated 04/08/2019
2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
I never wanted to be a minivan mom, that being said life happend. Now I have 2 kids both under the age of 5 and an 80lbs dog and a husband with physical disabilities. Looking at our options it's was either a truck or van but having a significant other with very set requirements for a vehicle and a limited budget made our vehicle search tricky to say the least. Enter the Kia Sedona. We'd compared the Honda Odyssey and Chrysler Pacifica each had great room, decent gas mileage the only problem was to get everything we wanted put us at about 45k. We discovered the Sedona in Lowe's parking lot and looking at it neither of us were that off put buy it's looks (you know what I mean the typical minivan look). We researched it heavily and for us the only thing we didn't really like was it has a 6 speed vs an 8 speed transmission like its competition. That being said we've still been able to get 26 to 27mpg average per tank of gas. Going from a 2013 Chevy Cruze to the Sedona was amazing. I can't say enough good things about the extra amount of space for hauling around my tiny terrors. Like traditional vans the automatic sliding doors make it easy putting my 3 year old and 5 month old in and out of the vehicle. Also because of the height of the vehicle my 3 year old can easily cilmb in and out without assistance. The front seats are comfortable and supportive with the added bonus of being heated and cooled. My husband loves the cooled seat feature. The second row captains chairs are comfortable and supportive and just the right size for 2 full size car seats. The third row is spacious enough for adults if they were to be relegated back there. Usually we just leave our third row down for extra hauling capacity. For long trips the extra space is wonderful for our dog who is finally able to escape the torments of our 3 year old plus plenty of room for suitcases and coolers with room to spare. Another favorite feature is the built-in sunshades in all rear windows. Looking back I wish we'd considered/ made the move to the Kia Sedona sooner. UPDATE: Still Loving my Kia Sedona. We have had no mechanical or technical issues with our vehicle since purchase. We're still easily getting 26 - 27 mpg on average. Our van came in very handy for a sudden move to a new home. All in all still happy with our Sedona.
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