2006 Kia Sedona power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Kia Sedona — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Auto dealer fraud 8/3 2024 dealership sold me a title washed lemon with major safety hazards Defective unrepairable components Discovered later after purchase P0885 limp mode Fire hazard the vehicle may catch on fire when parked Went back to the dealership that I purchased from for a P0885 on…”
filed Feb 23, 2026
“Van has just over 115xxx miles on it. Have noticed that transmission has a whip or slip feel when you take foot off gas pedal and then reapply foot to gas pedal. Took to my mechanic and he stated that transmission is showing wear. Wanted to report due to potential recall in the future.”
filed Sep 1, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type…
TSB_TRA046_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2020
Power Train problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sedona | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 Sedona | 4 | 11% |
| 2018 Sedona | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Sedona | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Sedona | 13 | 4% |
| 2015 Sedona | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 Sedona | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 Sedona | 7 | 7% |
| 2011 Sedona | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Sedona | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 Sedona | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 Sedona | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Kia Sedona
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.