Kia Sedona vs Toyota Sienna
For 2005–2021 models, the Toyota Sienna has 25.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 35.8 for the Kia Sedona. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Kia Sedona
35.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Toyota Sienna’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,638
- Sold
- 457,613
- Recall campaigns
- 14
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008, 2012 and 2016–2017. Fewest: 2005, 2010, 2013 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 66,400 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 90,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 86,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 85,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 46,000 mi
Toyota Sienna
25.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
29% fewer than the Kia Sedona
- Complaints
- 4,644
- Sold
- 1,828,627
- Recall campaigns
- 46
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2011. Fewest: 2016 and 2018–2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 100,000 mi
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ABS module and wheel speed sensors
Typically around 120,000 mi · repair $660–$1,260
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 60,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Kia Sedona or the Toyota Sienna?
For 2005–2021 models, the Toyota Sienna has 25.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Kia Sedona has 35.8, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Kia Sedona?
The most-reported problem on the Kia Sedona is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 66,400 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Sienna?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Sienna is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 80,000 miles.
Which Kia Sedona and Toyota Sienna years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Kia Sedona: 2008, 2012 and 2016–2017; Toyota Sienna: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2011.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.