repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
2006 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 385 owner complaints about the 2006 Kia Sedona, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-088 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Kia Sedona has problems
385 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
84Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
80Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
79Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
41Structure4 crash/fire/injury
33Exterior lighting
31Latches/locks/linkages
24Power train
22Vehicle speed control
21Service brakes
14718 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 84 | 2 |
| Air bags | 80 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 79 | 6 |
| Structure | 41 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 33 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 31 | 0 |
| Power train | 24 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 3 |
| 18 other systems | 147 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2006 Kia Sedona recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Hood: latch
Risk. If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2015 Q1
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. CHAFED INSULATION COULD CAUSE A SHORT OF THE WIRING HARNESS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS, ENGINE STALLING, OR AN INABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE…
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THIS WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKE FUNCTION, LEADING TO CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURIES.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Mileage at failure
When do suspension problems start?
114kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 71 suspension complaints. 28% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles20under 100k miles51100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
21 owners mentioned a cost$1,500median
Middle half: $400 – $2,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Sedona year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sedona median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Kia Sedona safety ratings
2006 Kia Sedona Van w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sedona owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FRAME RUSTED -OUT ALLOWING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL A -FRAME TO COME LOOSE. ALLOWING WHEEL TO MOVE REARWARD INTO WHEELWELL STOPING ROTATION. IF I HAD BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE ??? MAYBE YOU WOULDNOT BE READING THIS??? [XXX] USCG retired INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA),…
Driving slowly out of parking lot a loud bang was heard. Scraping noise was heard from under van, drove about 25 yards then stopped at side of road. Left rear wheel was crooked and under van the left rear lower control arm was broken in half and was dragging on ground, left rear wheel was off…
PASSENGER SIDE RR CONTROL ARM RUSTED THROUGH WHICH CAUSED IT TO BEND AND CAUSED RR TIRE TO FOLD INWARD. HAD TO REPLACE RR CONTROL ARM, RR COIL SPRING AND SHOCKS ON BOTH SIDES WHICH WAS AFFECTED BY RUSTED CONTROL ARM. I BROUGHT IT IN TO REPAIR SHOP WHEN I NOTICED A LOUD THUMP WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP.…
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