The alternator on my 2006 kia sedona has been replaced at least 4 times but I believe 5 times (I am looking for 2 more receipts). The latest 3 replacements are: mileage 104472 date 6/2/2018; mileage 95255 date 3/23/16; mileage 70121 date 2/28/2011. Also had van at dealer and other repair shops to check alternator, electrical problems, battery, etc. Some of the dates that it was at the kia dealer or other repair for dimming lights, headlights dimming, are 2/12/2007 (15957 miles); 7/24/2008 (38853 miles); 11/24/2008 (43470 miles); 4/21/2009 (48936 miles); 3/14/2016 (94429). I have broken down twice due to alternator while out of town; one time in alabama, and last weekend in osage beach mo. Both times I had to have alternator replaced. Both caused a lot of stress because I had my kids with me and in alabama we were in the middle of no where. There is a problem with this vehicle since an alternator should not need to be replaced so many times. I have been complaining about this vehicle since almost day one about something strange with the electrical system. You can review the dealers records regarding this. Perhaps kia should consider a potential recall or different alternator.
2006 Kia Sedona: headlights failing or too dim
31 of the 385 complaints about the 2006 Kia Sedona describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 64,000
- recalls
- 1
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact stated that there had been several failures that progressed before any notification of the three recalls: the headlamps shorted and were replaced 27 times, the hatch failed to secure when being opened and had to remain closed due to the failure, and, while driving highway speeds, the lower control arms fractured on the front driver's side. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the parts. The contact was uncertain of when the recall repairs would be completed for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v389000 (latches/locks/linkages), 09v130000 (exterior lighting), and 16v387000 (suspension). The contact received notification after experiencing the failures. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 09/06/17*lj
My 2006 kia sedona airbag light would come on and then go off after driving for a few miles or a couple days and this happened periodically on and off for a couple years. It has now stayed on for the last 4 months. Turned on the van one day and the airbag light never went off. Was sitting in my driveway on a flat surface. My van had a hundred and fifty-one thousand miles on it when the light came on and now has a hundred and fifty-three thousand miles. I bought this as a new van in 2007. It was a left over. I have had to replace the headlight bulbs and turn signal bulbs on the front over 10 times since I've owned it. This also seems to be an issue that people have stated with a 2006 kia sedona.
The ESC and the ABS light came on and know the break lights don't work and it keeps blowing my head lights the air bag is on and they stay on. This happens when you put it in gear and they stay on the whole time the auto is on. At frist it did every once in a while but know it stays on and my brake lights doesn't work.
This complaint is regarding a single-owner 2006 kia sedona. Since 2006 I have had numerous electrical related problems. Over half the buttons and knobs on the stock cd player/radio have not worked for approximately eight years. I am having to replace headlight and turn signal bulbs every few months. The airbag indicator light is illuminated and will not shut off. I have not been involved in any accidents (yet) and would expect my airbags to deploy if and when necessary. My understanding is that the airbags will not function if the indicator light is illuminated. This is a major safety concern, as this is a family vehicle and I have three small children, and I take frequent road trips due to my job. As far as I know, there are no recalls associated with the airbag or electrical/lighting system for this vehicle. Based on my research of complaints associated with this vehicle year, make, and model, recalls should be issued so affected owners may have these problems corrected at no charge and to prevent injury and or death.
Passenger side headlight regularly (every 2 to 3 months) burns out; have changed the headlight several times per year since 2007. Also the turn signals work intermittently, where one or the other goes out; changed these several times per year as well.
Low beam headlight keeps burning out about once every 2 months.
The low-beam headlights (especially the right side) keeps blowing out. I have replaced/changed more than 6 times since owing my van. It keeps blowing; researched for recalls but there aren't none. Looking online I see that this is an issue with all 2006 kia sedona's. This last time that it happened, I was on my way to wisconsin from massachusetts and my light went out. It was a scary situation because it made the travel experience scary and dangerous. I didn't have my low-beam and was forced to use my high beam. I was pulled over by police because I was using my high beam; I had to explain the situation and told him that I was going to take care of the problem as soon as area mechanics opened (this was at 4:00am). I have 3 kids and this is a hazard.problem started almost immediately upon purchasing my van with 11k miles.
Our kia sedona has exhibited numerous electrical problems. The power doors stopped working when we push the button in the console or use our keypad. The doors no longer lock using the keypad, either. We have replaced numerous headlights and turn signal lights, and seem to be doing so every other month lately. I am surprised that there are no recalls on this vehicle as the headlight/turn signal issue is very dangerous. Due to the number of complaints I have viewed, I would urge kia to investigate and offer customers a solution.
The turn signals work intermittently and probably only work 15% of the time, however beginning about 2 years ago the bulbs have never both worked at the same time (meaning when you turn the switch to the left the left signal will turn on but when you then turn the switch to the right it does not work). The bulbs have been changed several times yet this never fixes the problem. The turn signal bulbs have actually only been burned out one time, proving there is some form of a short. All of the other lamps, whether it be head lamps (low or high beam), fog lights,tail lights, running lights, reverse light or tag lights, keep burning out bulbs. Every 6 weeks I'm having to replace a bulb. This is so dangerous not to mention expensive! With as many complaints as there has been posted due to this very same issue, I do not understand why kia has not found/created a solution for these issues. This really makes me not want to purchase another kia vehicle. Also, I've had intermittent problems with one of the electric sliding side doors. One door will not close on it's own. If you pull gently to get it started closing, it will then close the rest of the way by itself. There's nothing internally blocking the release pin from disengaging. This problem just started about 2 months ago.
The lowbeam headlights keep blowing out. They keep blowing and I have notified the dealership and kia directly and they say there hasn't been a recall. Looking online this is an issue with all 2006 kia sedona's. The other day both lights blew out and I didn't have any lowbeams to drive home. I have small kids and this is a hazard. I had to use high beams to get home. This started around 60k miles and has been ongoing.
Headlight burn out. This auto burns out several headlights each year. I have changed about 18 headlight bulbs since purchasing vehicle. All kia sedona owners have same story and kia USA should find and fix the cause, for the safety of drivers. This is a catastrophe waiting to happen.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
- Risk
- Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 09V130000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Kia Sedona headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2006 Kia Sedona?
31 of 385 owner complaints about the 2006 Kia Sedona (8%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Kia Sedona?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Kia Sedona
Ball joint 62Airbag light 59Stalling 14Check engine light 12Grinding brakes 11Door locks 11Won't start 11Fire or smoke 10ABS 8Jerking 8Adaptive cruise 7No deployment 7Harsh shifting 6Pulling 6Coil spring 5Loss of power 5
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