Dodge Grand Caravan vs Kia Sedona
For 2005–2021 models, the Kia Sedona has 35.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 36.5 for the Dodge Grand Caravan. 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.
Dodge Grand Caravan
36.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Kia Sedona
- Complaints
- 7,725
- Sold
- 2,119,147
- Recall campaigns
- 31
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008–2010 and 2016. Fewest: 2006–2007 and 2020–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 85,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,200 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 81,630 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 87,000 mi
Kia Sedona
35.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Dodge Grand Caravan
- 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
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Grand Caravan or the Kia Sedona?
For 2005–2021 models, the Kia Sedona has 35.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Dodge Grand Caravan has 36.5, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Grand Caravan is body control and other modules, typically around 85,000 miles.
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.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan and Kia Sedona years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Grand Caravan: 2008–2010 and 2016; Kia Sedona: 2008, 2012 and 2016–2017.
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.