2006 Kia Sedona engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Kia Sedona — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would fail to reverse once placing the gear shifter into reverse. The contact had initially…”
filed Aug 18, 2021
“I have owned my 2006 kia sedona since jan 2008 and have had a persistent problem of oil leaking from the valve covers and the oil pan gasket. This oil leak issue has been 'fixed' 5 times till now, on warranty coverage at the following kia dealerships (in descending order of dates)' - 1) fullerton…”
filed Dec 12, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…
DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…
DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2018
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sedona | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 Sedona | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 Sedona | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Sedona | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Sedona | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 Sedona | 5 | 10% |
| 2008 Sedona | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 Sedona | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 Sedona | 16 | 9% |
| 2004 Sedona | 24 | 14% |
| 2003 Sedona | 20 | 12% |
| 2002 Sedona | 27 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Kia Sedona
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.