Worst 2006 Kia Sedona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Suspension Failures
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Kia Sedona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 79 | 4 | — | 85,258 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 77 | 1 | — | 114,442 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 75 | 1 | 4 | 93,048 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 26 | — | — | 96,820 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | — | 3 | 106,406 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 21 | 1 | — | 78,347 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 21 | 2 | 2 | 58,261 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 20 | — | — | 105,173 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 20 | — | — | 57,130 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 20 | — | — | 40,814 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | 2 | 111,029 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 16 | — | — | 44,343 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | 2 | — | 93,214 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | 1 | — | 80,152 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 28,476 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | 2 | — | 26,102 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 | — | — | 9,680 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 86,200 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 61,300 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 48,380 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 82,833 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Kia Sedona
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~626,380 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments.
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2006 Kia Sedona — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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