Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Kia Sedona has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 385 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V088000 ABS Module May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V387000 Front Lower Control Arm Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V389000 Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V550000 Front Lower Control Arm Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V130000 STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V349000 STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V265000 REAR CALIPER BRAKE HOSES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 84 complaints
- Air Bags 80 complaints
- Electrical System 79 complaints
- Structure 41 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 33 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 31 complaints
Of the 385 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 385 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$7,900AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Kia Sedona is rated as average due to a mix of issues in its electrical, suspension, and brake systems. Recalls for ABS module water intrusion and suspension control arms, combined with numerous complaints about air bags and electrical systems, highlight areas of concern. However, the frequency and severity of common issues are typical for its class and age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Front control arms | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Brake lights | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| Stop lamp switch | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$200 | occasional |
| Rear brake hoses | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt inspection at 60,000 miles
- Battery testing annually
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS light staying on
- Uneven tire wear
- Soft or spongy brake pedal
- Brake lights not working
- Grinding noise when braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.