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Used Kia Sedona: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 103 complaints across these 4 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Kia Sedona

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Problems that follow the Sedona from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area2018201920202021Total
Engine166325
Electrical1033218
Body and structure26412

Mileages where Sedona problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
90,000–108,000 milesEngine failure from oil loss2018
100,000–104,500 milesExcessive oil consumption2020

Every Sedona recall to confirm

5 recalls cover the Sedonayears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 1 campaign spans more than one model year.

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