2004 Kia Sedona EX review from North America
"Will never buy one again and will go out of my way to convince others not to."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission--had to be replaced (with a remanufactured transmission and has never run the same since) around 45k miles. at least it was covered by the warranty.
Brakes--Left front wheel bearing, left front axle, hub assembly--89k miles, my $650.00.
Fuel system--Fuel pump shorted internally; fuel pump replaced (45k miles) --warranty covered.
Engine--Worn engine mounts said to be cause of shuddering at 45 mph and above, cost me $400, "fixed" but still having problems.
In general...
Lots of brake work, seat belt malfunctioned in middle row capt. chair had to be replaced; passenger door handle broke (cost was est. around $300, husband fixed for $5); plastic hinge covers on capt. chairs in mid row broken... nothing covered under warranty, obviously.
General comments?
I loved the car until I had to have the transmission replaced. It never ran the same again. I'm now dealing with issues following the front-axle-twisting-into-the-hub problem. I've paid it off, but it seems like I'm still making payments, 2 months' worth following my pay-off, in fact.
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| Very nice vehicle for the price, but it's not perfect |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo V70R |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2008 |