2016 Kia Sedona consumer reviews

I enjoy my 2016 sedona but I've just recently had to replace the throttle body with 44k miles. I've also had to have the wiper fluid tank replaced under warranty for leaking. I started to hear grinding noises out if my car since around 37k miles. I brought it to the dealership multiple times and they couldn't find anything wrong even after my own mechanic heard it and said it was the transmission. Now at 44k miles I live in a different state and my car broke down and threw codes for the throttle body. My new mechanic when he was replacing the throttle body heard the grinding noise in my transmission also and told me it probably needs to be replaced and to take it to Kia. I brought it into this new kia dealership and sure enough they say my transmission needs to be replaced and had burnt fluid and metal shavings in it. They want $4300 for it. I had opened a corporate kia complaint when my car was still just inside the warrant period as I figured my Trans would blow up on my cross country drive and I wanted it documented. Now with 44k miles and my previous issues documented kia corporate denied my "good will claim" and so now I'm looking at paying $4300. I decided to fight it and sent up all my documentation showing I've been complaining for a long time about it as well as proof I own additional Kia cars. After escalating my case they have come back and offered to pay for half which still sucks that I will have to pay around $2200 out of pocket to replace my transmission with only 44,000 miles on it. I thought kia was dependable because they offer a longer full warranty period than others but I guess I was wrong. It would be nice if they at least stood by their product a bit. No transmission should go out at 44k miles unless it's been abused and mine has not, it's a minivan. Lol

I've owned mine nearly 4 years, and overall love it. I can only think of two errors Kia made in building it: 1)mine is the LX, and the red LED instrument panel lights are unbelievably HORRIBLE...can't read them, they're nearly useless. Surely someone noticed that before selling it ? and, 2)the center seats cannot be removed. How ridiculous...wasted space, unbelievable ! But, again I say OVERALL, it's one of "detroit's" best kept secrets.

This is a great mini van, very comfortable ride, nice looking vehicle, lots of storage space or space for up to 7 people, highly recommend

This Van met all of our needs for traveling and commuting. It has USB port and bluetooth to connect your cell phone for hands free driving. A lot of room in the front seats as well as the back seats. It has a 3rd rown of seating for larger families and fits a ton of luggage.

Although this van does not have as many bells and whistles as lets say a Honda Odyssey, for the price and for what you get it definetly checks the boxes for nice to haves.

Overall I would rate as a pretty fine machine in and out. I felt like a good buyer making a good choice when comparing price and features to the Toyota and Honda vans. Comfortable, quiet, smooth. Handles pretty good for a van. It will jump on the freeway and be over the speed limit easily. Have had one little mysterious problem with it not holding a charge on the battery even after as little as a week of non op but I really like it otherwise. Other thing noticed is front suspension going over an abrupt bump or raised area in the road even at slow safe speeds it feels like front suspension 'bottoms out' sort of. Love camping and road trips though, and it is great for that!

I love the legroom and that the doors are automatic!! I would purchase another Kia Sedona. I haul alot of kids and a lot of sports equipment.

Only 52,000 miles on it and the engine seized up. Maintenance oil changes done and the GDI engine creates sludge, which caused our engine to seize and left us with no car and a hefty loan. Kia Taylor in boardman would not honor the warranty.

We needed a second vehicle that fit 5 or more this van is clean graet style was low mileage and a great price decent fuel efficiency easy to stow seats roomy just what I needed

This is a very comfortable van! It's so easy to drive and maintain. I didn't buy the fancy model - I bought a fleet vehicle. But it performs great and is a joy to drive. I have used it to move furniture - it holds a ton of stuff. But I bought it primarily so I could transport 8 people comfortably. It is roomy for all. It will be hard to downsize when the time comes!