2006 Kia Sedona Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 8%of 385 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,600miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Kia Sedona, 8% of the 385 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,600 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In early oct 2009 the driver side rear door of our 2006 Kia Sedona would not close. It was as if the lock was stuck in the locked position. We had it fixed at the Kia dealership. Then in dec 2009 the passenger side back door had the same issue. We again had it fixed at the Kia dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10299120, filed 2010-01, 92,554 miles“The following is copy of a complaint I filed on 3/13 with Kia regarding my 2006 Kia Sedona minivan, which I bought brand new on jan. 11, 2007. This past week I was having trouble with my van sliding doors closing all the way. On 3/9 the passenger sliding door flew open when I made a sharp turn while my sons were sitting in the middle seats. I thought it was just a fluke but on 3/12 as I was driving during rush hour on the high way and hit a bump, the driver side door flew open while my son was sitting in the middle seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319447, filed 2010-03, 71,000 miles“I was in a parking lot once again, loading my children in the passenger side of the 2006 Kia Sedona that we have, and when I went to shut the door, it bounced back open five times without latching...this will make the fourth time that we are going to take it in tomorrow morning for door problems...this will make the third time that we have had the same problems with the passenger sliding door bouncing back open, and not latching. Big safety issues that need addressed soon! …”
NHTSA complaint #10185370, filed 2007-03, 12,400 miles“I have a 2006 Kia Sedona. It was bought used in 2007. Approximately one year later both sliding door latches broke. Once opened in normal everyday use the doors would no longer latch closed. The passenger side sliding door was the first to go. After closing the door repeatedly and having it bounce back open we finally got it to latch shut. We then tied the door shut until we could get it in to be serviced. While driving through a parking lot the door again bounced open as far as the rope would let it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235707, filed 2008-07, 60,000 miles“I was out shopping with my 2 year old twins and my mother and we were in a parking lot loading our stuff in the 2006 Kia Sedona once again and the van door would not close. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185018, filed 2007-03, 12,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V389000Jun 1, 2016Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the…Covers: Kia Sedona 2006–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10109777Nov 4, 2016TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited…
- 10037416Nov 1, 2010Kia: the sliding door latches can stick from debris if improperly maintained.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 18 | 11% |
| 2006 | 31 | 8% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Kia Sedona
84 complaintsAir bags
80 complaintsElectrical system
79 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsExterior lighting
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
20 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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