2008 Honda Odyssey vs 2008 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 | 2008 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 499 | 170 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 34 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18 |
| Median reported mileage | 53,720 mi | 53,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 123 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 88 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 45 |
| Service Brakes | 62 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 38 |
| Engine | 40 | 6 |
| Power Train | 41 | 4 |
| Steering | 27 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 24 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 20 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 8 |
2008 Honda Odyssey
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.