Does the 2006 Kia Sedona have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Kia Sedona, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,536 miles.

Which Kia Sedona year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2006 Kia Sedona has the most transmission complaints (24), compared with 24 for the 2006.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Kia Sedona?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Kia Sedona is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Kia Sedona Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Kia Sedona, 6% of all 385 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 17 Sedona model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 46,536 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 24; 6% of 385
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,536 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Kia Sedona transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2007, latest Feb 23, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2007 to Feb 2026; peak Nov 2007 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Kia Sedona

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sedona model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20055 (3%)
200624 (6%)
20078 (5%)
20084 (2%)
20092 (4%)
20103 (9%)
20113 (5%)
20127 (7%)
20130 (0%)
20142 (5%)
20154 (3%)
201613 (4%)
20174 (3%)
20182 (4%)
20194 (11%)
20202 (10%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Kia Sedona have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Kia Sedona, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,536 miles.
Which Kia Sedona year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2006 Kia Sedona has the most transmission complaints (24), compared with 24 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Kia Sedona?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Kia Sedona is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.