Used 2018 KIA Sedona
- Price: $15,995
- Mileage: 111,522 miles
- Location: Monroeville, PA
- VIN: KNDMB5C1XJ6389998
Used 2018 KIA Sedona for sale in Monroeville, PA — $15,995, 111,522 miles. The Sedona is a roomy, comfortable minivan that usually costs less than an Odyssey or Sienna. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2018 KIA Sedona
2018 KIA Sedona at a glance
The 2018 Sedona is the last before the 2019 refresh and the last with the 6-speed automatic, paired with the 276-hp 3.3L V6 (about 18/24 mpg). It can be a good value if priced below a refreshed 2019. Check sliding doors, the transmission, oil-change records and the anti-theft software upgrade.
- Engines: 3.3 liter gdi V6 276 hp 248 lb ft
- Transmissions: 6 speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: Minivan
What changed:
- Largely carryover
- Last year of the 6 speed automatic
- Last year before the 2019 refresh
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Anti theft software upgrade if turn key ignition; Direct injected V6 oil change records; Check engine light and codes; Infotainment and rear camera; 6 speed automatic shift quality; Power sliding doors and liftgate operation; Rear climate control operation; Seat mechanisms and latches; Brakes and tires for a heavy vehicle; Suspension and steering; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2018 KIA Sedona
- Anti-Theft Software Upgrade (Turn-Key Ignition Models) (2011–2021)
Kia offered a free anti-theft software upgrade for 2011-2021 Sedona models with a traditional turn-key ignition (no push-button start) after a wave of thefts targeting cars without an engine immobilizer. The update extends the alarm and requires the key fob to unlock the car before it can be started. Eligibility depends on the vehicle's ignition type and VIN.
What to do: If the car has a turn-key ignition, confirm the free anti-theft software upgrade was done (a Kia dealer can install it) and check your insurer's requirements. - Power Sliding Door and Liftgate Operation (2011–2021)
Minivan power sliding doors and liftgates get heavy use. Motors, cables, rollers and sensors can wear, causing doors that stall, reverse, or fail to latch.
What to do: Open and close each sliding door and the liftgate several times during the test drive. - Automatic Transmission Shift Quality (2011–2021)
The Sedona uses a 6-speed automatic through 2018 and an 8-speed from 2019. A heavy, often fully loaded minivan works its transmission hard, so check shift quality and service history.
What to do: Road test with attention to smooth shifts, especially under load. - V6 Engine Maintenance and Oil Level (2011–2021)
The 2015-2021 Sedona's 3.3L V6 is direct-injected, which can build intake carbon over time; both V6s benefit from on-time oil changes. Kia has run engine-related recalls and campaigns on various models, so check the VIN.
What to do: Favor vans with documented oil changes and no warning lights. - Family-Use Interior and Seat Wear (2011–2021)
Minivans often carry kids, pets and cargo. Check seat tracks, the second-row slide-and-stow mechanism (2015-2021), third-row fold mechanisms, rear climate control and interior electronics.
What to do: Test every seat, latch and the rear climate control before buying. - Sedona Generation, Model Year and Carnival Disambiguation (2011–2021)
There was no 2013 Sedona in the U.S. 2011-2014 vans use a 3.5L V6 and 6-speed automatic; 2015-2021 vans use a 276-hp 3.3L V6, with a 6-speed through 2018 and an 8-speed from 2019. The Kia Carnival replaced the Sedona for 2022.
What to do: Confirm the year, trim and transmission before comparing prices.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine, transmission, equipment, and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls, service campaigns, and completed remedies. For turn-key ignition Sedonas, also confirm the anti-theft software upgrade.