Rear window wiper motor went bad at 25,000 miles, dealer replaced as per warranty.
Airbag warning light went on and stayed on at 27,000 miles dealer repaired as per warranty.
The dealer repaired three recalled components at regular maintenance servicing.
The windshield is severely cracked and will be replaced.
The vehicle paint has been chipping and rusting on the hood since the second year I owned it.
I didn't expect a silk purse from a sows ear when I purchased my Sedona. I expected problems and had them, but the dealer has been very cooperative in repairing problems as they arise.
It does what it is supposed to do, as an inexpensively produced minivan it performs well for its intended purpose, i.e. hauling my kids to basketball practice and family trips to Grandma's. My wife doesn't work and I'm not going to invest in a Toyota Sienna or a Honda Odyssey for such suburban activities.
I am very glad to hear that you don't have to pay a fortune for family fun. I am currently looking at the 2006 redesign which looks very much upscale, but I am very refreshed at the idea that more money isn't always the way to go!
Thank you!
You can spend your money wisely or you can spend your money foolishly. Buying a Kia, well if I were you I'd spend some time reading some of the other Sedona reviews posted in this site before I'd buy one. Spend a little time and maybe save yourself some cash and plenty of headaches.
Better yet, why not buy a North American built van. Why are we so eager to purchase ourselfs right out of a job? Think about it, we buy stuff at Walmart that's made in China and we buy junk like the Sedona that's made in Korea. Where is your social concscience, pretty soon we'll all be pushing burgers for a living or pulling rickshaws, but we'll be saving money on cars and stuff made elsewhere. Real smart don't ya think?
If you really want to save money, think long term.
Um, well, if the poster follows your advice to buy an American vehicle he'll end up with even MORE trouble than with the Kia. Just look at the reviews here.
You missed the point. However, to answer to your response, consider the amount of north american vans sold vs the amount of Sedona's sold in North America. Obviously there are far many more negative reviews for the Sedona than North American brands when you consider this fact.
If you think owning a Sedona is better than a North American van, than you're in for a surprise. You buy a Sedona at your own peril, in more ways than one. Maintenance and parts costs are outrageous. Call a dealer and ask how much the 60,000 mile timing belt replacement service will cost. Ask how much a spark plug or air filter element costs. Then ask where these parts are made.
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