Overview & Reviews

Second-row captain's chairs are now available on the LX, while all models get larger rear drum brakes.

• Excellent value, roomy interior with lots of cupholders and storage bins, solid build quality, lengthy warranty coverage.

• Handling and steering response could be better, missing a few key minivan features, ABS not standard, below-average fuel mileage.

User Reviews:

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  Not impressed - 2005 Kia Sedona
  By Texas Mom - December 31 - 4:20 pm

  I have owned this van almost 3 years now. It has 43k miles on it on I just put the 3rd set of brakes on it. It gets OK gas mileage (about 18-19 combined driving). The front end vibrates horribly and makes a weird popping noise, but the dealership can not find an issue (of course). My tires on the front only seem to last about 15k miles probably due to the front end issue that cant be found. I have a squeaky rattle in the van since picking it up (and the dealership cant fix that either). I would not recommend this car. I hope that the newer models have improved.

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  Kia Sedona Review - 2005 Kia Sedona
  By Jess H - December 22 - 9:10 am

  We love our Kia Sedona. The affordability and warranty on the car is just wonderful especially for a family on one income. Our only complaint is the steering is very touchy.

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  3 years and 100,000 - 2005 Kia Sedona
  By scdad - October 1 - 10:13 pm

  I brought my Kia brand new in 06. It was the only 05 left and it only had 7 test miles on it. This van has taken me back and forth to Vax4, MDx3, Gax4 and Flx2 with no problems what so ever. I wouldnt trade it for the world. I dont know what everyone else is talking about but my Kia it awesome. It is all about how you take care of your vehicle.

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  Rods KIA - 2005 Kia Sedona
  By RAY RUBY - September 23 - 10:16 am

  Overall vey satisfied. Fuel economy much better than expected. It is consistently 18.5 to 20 mpg with AC running and in and out of traffic. Road noise a little high and steering radius a bit short but neither problem comes close to off-setting the value of the purchase price. Seats are a bit heavy and bulky to remove but 7 adults can ride quite comfortably. Dual AC unit is outstanding and here in south Florida that counts for a lot of comfort. Tires are nosiy and I look forward to replacing them. havent had chance to check out dealer support as Ive had no problems . Im very satisfied especially "for the money." I wish I had gotten the optional "back-up warning system."

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  gas mileage - 2005 Kia Sedona
  By larry seedle - August 6 - 10:00 am

  just poor gas mileage but van is ok. they need to ork on the gas mileage. and more room in the back.

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  4 years and 74K miles later - 2005 Kia Sedona
  By Docker - May 2 - 2:23 am

  Front brake rotors had to be replaced at 12K. I installed cross drilled and slotted rotors which made braking much better but it eats pads more. Rear brakes have been great and still have over 50% left on them. Power/acceleration is much better than expected even towing a 2K# trailer. Handling is great for a minivan. There seems to be a rust issue with the rear heater hose which I feel should be a recall because its a design flaw. This was a $375 repair OUCH. Just hit 74K miles and the O2 sensor is shot. This too I believe is a quality issue as I have never replaced this sensor on any other vehicle I have owned. I hope to get at least 300K out of this van and will keep you posted.

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  Great for the price and tows a boat too. - 2005 Kia Sedona
  By ronwass - March 30 - 1:10 pm

  Let me first state that I LOVE minivans. This one is very comfortable except for one thing: The gas pedal is too close to the drivers seat. We take it on vacations with 5 people to the beach, etc, and you cant beat a minivan for that. I got the towing package for a bike rack, and, surprisingly, two years later I bought a boat which the car tows nicely. Reliability has been excellent. I have had two warranty repairs, and had the brakes done once. The car is heavy and handles as such. MPG is bad of course, but I paid literally half what I would have paid for a similar Honda in purchase price, so Im still ahead on gas. Good luck.

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  Did I mention... - 2005 Kia Sedona
  By beamin2 - March 26 - 6:08 pm

  I had a BMW 5-series when I first got this van to drive my kids around. They (I have 3) were getting into fights in the BMW. This van solved the problem, with captains chairs in the middle and the third row in the back. Two years later, the BMW is gone, since I was never driving it. Either I had the kids, or was parking in a garage, or the weather was bad.... pretty soon, I was driving the van all the time.... ;)

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  Great value for money - 2005 Kia Sedona
  By beamin2 - March 17 - 11:11 am

  Bought this van in 2009 with 64k+ miles on it, for less than $7k. Have put on 25k miles in the last two years. I have probably spent $3k in repairs on it (struts, an airbag sensor, brake pads, regular service), but even for $10k its been a great value. And edmunds still values at 6k. :) Beats not having a car payment, and not afraid to get some beach sand in it!

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  My 1st Kia - 2005 Kia Sedona
  By rwanek6 - February 26 - 1:00 am

  Have owned this car for over a year. Outstanding in every sense of the word except for the poor gas mileage. Have taken it on three trips so far and comfort and driving experience outstanding, very disappointed in gas mileage with or without a full load of people and luggage. Outstanding exterior appearance.