2006 Kia Sedona Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
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MPG (up to)
18 City / 25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
244
Seats
7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mike B
Pros =very reliable and very roomy for groceries. Cons= gas mileage.
It's really a great car for kids, and I have 5 of them, great smooth ride, it could be a bit bigger, though reliability is very good, overall haven't had any issues with it, everything is power, doors and windows, and also a lot of child safety features as well.
accountCircle LeeAnn C
Low maintenance, hard running.
My van is called "mama van". I bought her in 2007 brand new. She has never failed me. She has hauled people, camping gear, animals. We gone on large travel trips and she always gets us there and back safely. Kia has been a good brand for us. This is our second Kia. They are built tougher than one would imagine. I would definitely consider owning another one.
accountCircle Ralph P
Great minivan 5 star safety rating.
My Sedona is a nice size minivan, it has power locks, windows and steering, it rides comfortably and had a five star safety rating. Power anti-lock brakes reclining bucket seats front and middle with a third row bench seat. Six cylinder engine fuel injection system.
accountCircle Crystal B
Ask me why I love my Sedona!
I love that both front seats are automatic and have seat warmers. The leather seats are easy to clean especially with a 5-year old. I love the tint on the windows and sunroof. It has plenty of space for sports equipment and groceries. It's never let me down. Keep up routine maintenance and there be no problems.
accountCircle Sharon B
The most important thing about my vehicle is it is older with good gas mileage. Needs repainting otherwise is very good condition and well maintained.
I like the car because it is dependable and has decent gas mileage. It is reasonably attractive considering the age. I like it because I can just slide in and out of the van and not have to stoop down.
accountCircle Crystal M
Great vehicles. Would buy again. Great for families or people with friends.
Long lasting vehicle. Comfortable seating. Lot of seating area. Front temperature and back temperature area. Decent gas mileage. All seats are removable. Has a lot of legroom for all seats. Two full front seats. Two full middle seats. Three small back seats. Console compartment with an area underneath. Good storage space. Twelve cup holders. Assorted cup and bottle holders.
accountCircle Denise N
It's been very good to us even though we got it used. We keep up with regular oil changes and the norm. Currently has 168k miles and still going strong
It's very spacious! 3 rows plus a nice nice trunk. It handles very well and is just overall easy to drive .
accountCircle William A
Great for families on the go.
My favorite things about the Sedona is the space and the stowable back seat. It gives us the greatest amount of space in an affordable vehicle. The head room is great for someone as tall as I am, and I can't tell you how wonderful the two mid row chairs are for keeping my 8 year old and 13 year old from fighting during road trips. The engine has enough power to satisfactorily take on Colorado's mountain passes. My only complaints are 1) that the back window wiper blade has to be replaced at the dealer and 2) ever since we bought the vehicle 4 years ago it has dashboard notification problems. The check engine light and tire pressure light routinely come on when there is no problem whatsoever. It's a pain to keep going to the mechanics to get it checked and cleared.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ashley M
The many issues I have had with Kia.
Kia is a difficult brand to work with. You are required to mainly use a dealership to have an parts fixed. I had to pay over $100 to have a key fob activated for the door. I have had issues with the computer system and the car wouldn't start. The electronic doors no longer work and had to be switched to manual. One positive that an over 10 year old car has no rust on the body.
accountCircle Rose S
Do not buy a Kia, it is a pain.
This vehicle has spend more time with recalls then it is been in my driveway, one thing after another.
accountCircle Amanda G
Over all good value. Bad electrical issues.
Drives rough and is bouncy. Does not always start. Always has had a knocking in the front. Goes through brakes.
accountCircle rose M
That it is a pain, can not depend on it or trust it and don't buy a kia
I hate it , it is always in the shop. It has had 10 recalls fixed on it since i owned it, and now a window and the back hatch won't open , never will own a kia again.
accountCircle Joa F
Have it thoroughly examined by a auto mechanic. Even if it is brand new like mine was! Do your homework on it.
Everything goes wrong with it since the day I purchase it. It is completely rusted underneath.
accountCircle Diana F
The stow and go seating is the best.
It is comfortable, nice looking and reliable. What I hate is the annoying noise it makes when I start it. A loud rattle. It is unnerving and annoying because I cannot diagnose it. Makes me worry it is an expensive fix. But it has taken us to the east coast twice and d. C. Once and a lot of other places in between and has never failed us. And we drove it hard! I do like that it is reliable. I would not be afraid to drive this car anywhere. It has over 200k miles now.
accountCircle Douglas P
It gets me from one place to another for the most part.
It's a reliable car it gets me where I need to go. It performs very well and has never let me down. It could be more comfortable but for the price I can't complain.
accountCircle William M
My car is a safe automobile. Easy to handle. Is used for only in town driving.
Car has decent amount of space. Car is good for moving. Car has poor gas mileage. Car has decent safety rating.

Kia Sedona Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LX
244 HP 22-22 MPG 7 Seats
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EX
244 HP 22-22 MPG 7 Seats
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2006 Kia Sedona Owner Reviews

4.03
86 Reviews
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5 stars 43%
4 stars 30%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 3%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Lynn W on March 17, 2021
Good investment. Affordable to purchase and maintain.
Knock on wood, everything has been good. It has been dependable and a pleasure to drive. It is roomy for my passengers and myself. My only complaint is sometimes the electronic passenger door sticks. But considering the car's age and how often it is used, it is understandable.
accountCircle Sharon B on January 29, 2021
My car is serviced properly and is reliable.
I like my vehicle because it is reliable and looks decent for the age. I also like it that I do not have to stoop down to get in; all I have to do is sit in it like a chair. I do not have any complaints considering the age. If I bought another car it probably would be a crossover.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Stephanie J.

It is reliable, very comfortable, and roomy. I haven't had any major problems in the first five years I had the vehicle. After a while of course parts need to be replaced, especially with a now 16 year old car.

likeFilled Susanna F.

It's a great and reliable van. Very good for a family with kids. Easy to pack and have a huge space if you put the seat down. This van been so good for my family and I. Were a family of 8 and we all fit in this van.

likeFilled Terry C.

The sliding door windows roll down. Ac works it blows really cold. The seats fold into the floor. There is a lot of space. The gas mileage is good. The ac the separate controls for the ac. The CD player is nice. The extra mirror to see the back seat is awesome.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Stephanie J.

The parts are very expensive, the way it is build you cannot easily change a light bulb without having specific Kia tools to remove some parts. The sliding doors are a nightmare in winter, because they freeze shut and you cannot open them.

dislikeFilled Susanna F.

The ac always have a problem and it'll take a while to warm or cool the car. Oh well its a van. But once is warm or cool is all good. I think that's the only cons about this car. Overall this is a reliable van for a family especially when you have children.

dislikeFilled Terry C.

I am a big guy and the seat could scoot back a little bit more. The color (gray) is a bit drab. There is not a lot of legroom in driver seat. That may be because my size though. That is about all that I can see wrong with the van.

Ranks #6 Minivans by Owners

The 2006 Kia Sedona has an average owner rating of 4.04 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 11 other Minivans.

1
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2006 Toyota Sienna
4.42
2
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2006 Honda Odyssey
4.34
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2006 Kia Sedona
4.03

Ranks #3 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Kia Sedona has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Minivans.

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2006 Honda Odyssey
28 MPG
2
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2006 Nissan Quest
26 MPG
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2006 Kia Sedona
25 MPG

Is The 2006 Kia Sedona A Good Car?

Yes. It has been reliable for a long time, including two years of college visits throughout the Midwest.
Celia B.
Yes it is a very good and reliable vehicle. Has a lot of space and requires the basic maintenance of it.
Conrad P.
Yes because it had a lot of storage space and it’s comfortable to drive in, really good to haul equipment for small businesses which is part of what I use it for
Katie K.
Yes, it is a very good vehicle. I absolutely love it! Everything is power, seats, windows, sunroof. The leather seats are so comfortable.
Jordan B.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Kia Sedona?

It has some issues because it is an older vehicle that we've used frequently for twelve years. It needs routine checks and maintenance.
Celia B.
As with any vehicle with the time as it passes you will encounter problems. Recently it had to have the alternator changed as well as the oil gaskets.
Conrad P.
The gas mileage is very poor, headlights and brake lights go out all the time, and the check engine light has been going on a lot lately, a lot of more work to repair the vehicle than what it is worth
Will W.
It is totally reliable. I keep up with the maintenance such as oil changes, fluid checks, tire rotation. I absolutely love it.
Allison H.

Is The 2006 Kia Sedona A Good Value?

I do not know. Resale value is definitely really low but in terms of the car itself it suits my family's needs, so I would say it is a good value.
Celia B.
I bought it used in a buy here pay here. So far this is the third year I have own it and I do not complain about it.
Conrad P.
The car was bought used and we paid a couple thousand dollars, regarding the value it depends on what the driver values, if that’s space then yes, if it’s gas mileage then definitely not
Samantha G.

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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