2012 Honda Odyssey vs 2012 Kia Sedona
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 244 | 107 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 133 | 85 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,543 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 36 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 58 | 7 |
| Engine | 39 | 18 |
| Structure | 25 | 18 |
| Power Train | 24 | 7 |
| Steering | 21 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 46 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2012 Honda Odyssey
2012 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.