2005 Honda Odyssey vs 2005 Kia Sedona
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Honda Odyssey | 2005 Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 830 | 185 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 155 | 22 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 17 |
| Median reported mileage | 75,000 mi | 28,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 138 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 57 | 72 |
| Steering | 99 | 14 |
| Power Train | 106 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 90 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 87 | 16 |
| Engine | 68 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 54 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 100 | 27 |
| Stalling | 47 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 38 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
2005 Honda Odyssey
2005 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.