2005 Kia Sedona Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

16 City / 22 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

195

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Football M

That I really like it, and would buy it again if I could afford it

It was the top of the line for 2005. Drop down DVD player, leather seats, CD and Cassette player. Plenty of room. But now that it is getting old, things are starting to go. A new one is way too expensive for a senior on a fixed income

Cynthia A

The fuel pump has went in it three times in the last two years.

My vehicle is basically great but it has had a few problems like the fuel pump has went there times on it everything else has been basic maintenance. I love all the other features though. It has cruise control and a sunroof which comes in handy when it is hot outside my kids absolutely love this.

Felicia B

I really do not have an interesting detail to relay.

I bought this car as a floor model, leftover from 2005, when my purchase was actually in 2006. It was the top of the line, with leather seats, CD and cassette players, DVD player with headphones. First time I ever owned a top of the line car. There were some problems at the beginning, with faulty servicing that caused my gas tank to overflow, which was eventually resolved. All in all, I have been happy with the car since then.

Carolyn R

I owned a cleaning business and the storage room was perfect for my equipment.

It has really held up. I drove it to work every day for 5 years, without any problems. Only in the past few years have I had to have any work done on it. The things we have had to fix were minor. I would tell anyone thinking about buying a new car to consider a Kia. In my opinion they are the best.

Antonio V

The space for children car seats is amazing!

Personally I absolutely love this vehicle. I have 4 children ages 4 and under so space for car seats is very important for us and this car has all the space we need. The air circulates beautifully through the whole car. And the car runs smoothly to not wake the kids during car naps. I would recommend to all parents!

Tobey N

Spacious van that drives like a sports car

Runs great, drive like a compact, lots of get up and go. Very roomy. All 4 rear seats can be removed easily for hauling large items. Even have camped inside. This van drives like a car and has a ton of get up and go. It powers up hills like flat ground. Lots of storage compartments. A works great.

Marisol J

It is a very good everyday car

Love how it saves gas and it has a lot of space. The a/c is really good. Although it is good on gas I wish it would save more gas. Parts for this vehicle and be to expensive and sometimes it is to hard to find the parts. The motors tend to break down or crack.

Jesus A

Review of a 2005 Kia Sedona.

The problems I had with this vehicle is that the water pump went out and you have to mess with the timing belt to get to it and retime it. The way the water lines run towards the back of vehicle I don't like. The positive of this vehicle is that it's good on gas and I like the gas mileage I get. It also comes with a DVD player for the kids. The seats are easy to remove and set back in place.

Negative Owner Reviews

Holly M

It's a very heavy vehicle with tiny little breaks. Replaced brakes 6 or 7 times and it needs it again already.

This van won't turn on a semi truck tire. The maintenance is very expensive. Parts are hard to find. Worst car I've ever owned!!

Samantha T

Due to cheaper side many issues occur to take into consideration.

The Kia Sedona has terrible motors in their seats. I have got three motors and continue to have issues. Also the back seats randomly do not lock and fly forward. I chose this van because it was on the cheaper side and had a good amount of miles. As I have heard the battery lasts a long time that was a huge plus. My current battery is 6 years old! But I have replaced the radiator because of a crack and the transmission is currently acting up.

Kris S

Kia Sedona family vehicle.

Uncomfortable seating Not good on gas High mileage Not economical Attractive color Spacious Room for a big family Adequate trunk room Sporty tires Seats can be removed and adjusted Good vehicle for trips, extra room for bags and luggage Manual steering easy to read gauges.

Heather C

Kia Sedona. I will never buy another one.

The locks on car have gone bad. The main bar underneath the back of the car rusted out and needed to be replaced. The defroster stopped working one winter and all of a sudden started working again. I can't lift the back trunk without it falling down.

Melinda C

ABS isn't automatically included. Check to see if it is before buying.

The engine went out at 16,000 miles. The van did not include ABS which to me is a safety issue. The van is rusting out. The driver's side seat doesn't feel like it's safe anymore. It rocks forward and back.

Misty C

It is a white 2005 Kia Sedona.

My family has had this car since 2005. We have had to send it to a mechanic several times for a number of reasons. It is in decent shape after having it for so long but having to have it constantly fixed made me question its reliability. It still works but I'd much rather use a different car.

Melissa S

It is a very dependable vehicle.

I like that it is spacious and dependable, but I absolutely hate the gas mileage. Also, it is hard to replace parts on.

Patricia W

Runs well for being 14 yrs old

It is a small economical car, rides nice, big enough for four people comfortably. Good on gas, very few problems. I don't need a lot of features so a radio and tape player are just fine. Have some rust but its maintainable. Easy to get in and out of, seats adjust very well.

Kia Sedona Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

195 HP 19-19 MPG 7 Seats

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2005 Kia Sedona Owner Reviews

3.95

75 Reviews

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5 stars

36%

4 stars

31%

3 stars

27%

2 stars

1 star

Michelle L on April 4, 2021

The fact that the van has a built in tv is awesome

I love my vehicle because it is very comfortable & has a built in tv for my daughter to watch & she absolutely loves it the only problem is how fast gas goes other then that the Van drives great & I have had no issues with this vehicle at all

Jennifer B on April 1, 2021

I don't know if I was just unlucky, but I have had too many issues, in my opinion. I take good care of my vehicle, but couldn't avoid costly repairs.

I enjoy the cargo space. I am grateful to have a working vehicle. I have had quite a few expensive repairs, though. So, the reliability is questionable. A big no no.

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Pros from Owners

Callie B.

There's lots of room, I built a bed in the back, it also has a fast acceleration and drives rather smoothly, and I rarely any issues. It handles long drives well and I have never had any issues with overheating even in the hot Texas weather.

Maria M.

The pros are that it is still running to this day. Even after many years it still gets us around. Nostalgia is also another great factor of the car which is always a very powerful aspect. It is definitely a quality van.

Emily G.

The car is very spacious and reliable, it is a good car for regular driving especially with a family. I would highly recommend this to anyone with kids or lots of people to haul around as it is very comfortable.

Cons from Owners

Callie B.

The heater/ac is known for going out, which mine has. Gas gets kind of expensive because of it low gas mileage. I mean if you do not like your car being too high up then I wouldn't recommend it because I feel like a god when I pass sports cars.

Maria M.

The cons are that it has broken down on a couple occasions and it has a lot of broken features. It has a tendency to leak liquids. Such liquids like oil and water. And because of how old it is there are times where it will not start. Sometimes due to the leaking and sometimes due to the starter failing.

Emily G.

The doors are a bit heavy and the light coverings in the interior are somewhat cheap as they are not very sturdy. Besides minor interior tweaks the car is very reliable though. Still would highly recommend to anyone.

Ranks #6 Minivans by Owners

The 2005 Kia Sedona has an average owner rating of 3.95 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 11 other Minivans.

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Ranks #6 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Kia Sedona has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #6 of 11 other Minivans.

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Is The 2005 Kia Sedona A Good Car?

Yes.It's also very economical on gas I've never had to replace anything on it yet I've driven it on 3 vacations that were thousands of miles across the us and I am really pleased with how good the... Read More

jaet m.

Yes reliable and less maintenance runs consistent and minimal repairs looks have not changed much over the years

John V.

The 2005 Kia Sedona is a fair vehicle it has problems and breaks down from time to time in my experience the fuel pump has went in mine three times

Robyn F.

Yes, my Kia is a great vehicle. I got one with low mileage. There are 8 cup holders in this minivan. I've never had that. I have been having it for 9 months and not once has it messed up. However, it... Read More

Hal J.

Yes. It gets my family where we need to be, has very good gas mileage, and good environmental controls.

Cindy V.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Kia Sedona?

It's been very reliable I've never had to replace anything but the battery and tires. It's never stalled on me and I've been really lucky to have purchased this car.

jaet m.

No problems we have regular maintenance and tire rotation and balance if you and regularly changing oil and doing tune up there’s now problem

Adrian M.

The fuel pump breaks slot in it. Other than that it's mainly routine maintenance and pretty reliable

Samantha J.

So far, I haven't had much problems at all. It is a very reliable vehicle. It costs a little much on gas, but it does good.

Nana L.

There is a problem with one of the idler pulleys, an exhaust leak we can't locate. The tubes that carry antifreeze to the rear heating system have rusted through.

Victor R.

Is The 2005 Kia Sedona A Good Value?

It's a very good value it gets good gas mileage and the cost for repairing is low if you get it checked out now and then to make sure nothing's going wrong that helps but so far I've been able to keep... Read More

jaet m.

Cost about 30k overall good value vehicle is about 14 years old and has not broken down in all this time

Jeremy P.

I paid 3500 for mine and I personally do not feel like it was worth it I would have fared better to have bought a different vehicle

Eva G.

Mine only costs $800 but I got it from an auction. It was very good value for the vehicle. It is such a great vehicle.

Kristin G.

We paid less than $1000 for it, and the minor repairs we have made are minimal. Overall, it has been a great value.

Taylor M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 Kia Sedona fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2005 Kia Sedona's fuel filter is located within the fuel tank itself, and is part of the fuel pump assembly. To access this, You'll need to drop the fuel tank itself. A new fuel filter is going to run You...

What's the 2005 kia sedona oil type?

Answer: The oil types on the 2005 Kia Sedona are 5W-20 or 5W-30 for all temperatures. If You live in an area that is above -4F, then You would use 10W-30. If You want to know the capacity of this vehicle, it iS4.5 US...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety