2006 Kia Sedona Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

21Steering complaints

5.5%Of all 385 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS79 · 20.5%

SUSPENSION77 · 20%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM76 · 19.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING26 · 6.8%

STEERING21 · 5.5%

Share of the 385 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Kia Sedona overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SEDONA. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10364118 — filed 11/05/2010

“MY 2006 KIA SEDONA CONTINUES TO HAVE SHAKING IN THE FRONT WHEELS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN AND OUT THE DEALERSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE OWNERSHIP OF…”NHTSA complaint 10348883 — filed 08/11/2010

“HEADLAMPS BLOWING OUT WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS ABOUT EVERY 4-6 WEEKS AND HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES ON THE…”NHTSA complaint 10325967 — filed 04/16/2010

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Kia Sedona have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Kia Sedona: 21 of 385 complaints on file (5.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Kia Sedona have in total?

385 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.