2006 Kia Sedona vs 2006 Mercury Monterey
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 | 2006 Kia Sedona | 2006 Mercury Monterey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 385 | 44 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 40 | 14 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,764 mi | 81,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sedona | Mercury Monterey |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 84 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 79 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 80 | 0 |
| Power Train | 24 | 34 |
| Structure | 41 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 33 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 31 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 48 | 0 |
| Stalling | 21 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
2006 Kia Sedona
2006 Mercury Monterey
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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.