The Lemon Index2006 Kia Sedona.
The 2006 Kia Sedona is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 81 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 204, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 18 mpg combined. The best Kia Sedona year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 385 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Kia Sedona year. 2006 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 38K to 120K miles on the car (316 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- suspension complaints mostly came at 85K–148K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 59K–110K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 58K–145K miles
Recalls 7
- electrical 2020
Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
- suspension 2016
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion fr.
- latches/locks/linkages 2016
In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Show all 7 recalls
- suspension 2013
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments.
- lights 2009
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES.
- electrical 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS, THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE OUT OF POSITION.
- brakes 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR CALIPER BRAKE HOSES MAY BE OUT OF POSITION.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Kia told dealers about
Kia sent dealers 40 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT -This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ)
- Combined tsb/service action: front door glass run channel replacement (sa167) - this bulletin…
- FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ)
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Dt*: the contact stated after closing the sliding doors, one or the other intermittently opened without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the problem could not be duplicated. The vehicle is a 2006 Kia Sedona.
2006 Kia Sedona owner · NHTSA complaint 10155977
More owner reports
2006 Kia Sedona van power sliding passenger door does not close and seal properly. The door motor continues to run after the door is closed and then stops and releases the door.
NHTSA complaint 10249701
2006 Kia Sedona with serious safety issues. Passenger sliding door opens while driving, opens and closes and will not close all the way. Starter was replaced. Air bag light was looked at. Consumer says there are more problems.
NHTSA complaint 10208304
Quick answers
Is the 2006 Kia Sedona reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 204; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Kia Sedona year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2006 Kia Sedona problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (17%), doors, locks & latches (14%) and transmission & drivetrain (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2006 Kia Sedona have?
7 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Kia Sedona get?
18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2006 Kia Sedona problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 38,900 and 120,000 miles. The middle report was at 83,200 miles, from 316 complaints.
Does the 2006 Kia Sedona have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2006 Kia Sedona cost in fuel a year?
About $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2006 Kia Sedona have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Kia Sedona year is better than the 2006?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2014 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works