Honda Odyssey vs Kia Sedona
For 2005–2021 models, the Honda Odyssey has 31.9 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.
Honda Odyssey
31.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Kia Sedona
- Complaints
- 6,628
- Sold
- 2,076,386
- Recall campaigns
- 43
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2007 and 2018–2020. Fewest: 2012–2013, 2015 and 2017. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 22,845 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 89,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 108,000 mi
Kia Sedona
35.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Honda Odyssey
- 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 Honda Odyssey or the Kia Sedona?
For 2005–2021 models, the Honda Odyssey has 31.9 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 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Odyssey is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 22,845 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 Honda Odyssey and Kia Sedona years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Odyssey: 2007 and 2018–2020; 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.