2006 Kia Sedona vs 2008 Kia Sedona
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Kia Sedona | 2008 Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 385 | 170 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 40 | 34 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,764 mi | 53,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sedona | Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 79 | 45 |
| Suspension | 84 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 80 | 8 |
| Structure | 41 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 38 |
| Exterior Lighting | 33 | 15 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 31 | 11 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 57 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 48 | 7 |
| Stalling | 21 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
2006 Kia Sedona
2008 Kia Sedona
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.