Kia Sedona vs Mercury Monterey
The Mercury Monterey is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Kia Sedona. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Sedona | Mercury Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 227 | 346 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 12 and 14 | 2 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 42,000 miles | 85,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 21 | 15 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 227 complaints for the Kia Sedona and 346 for the Mercury Monterey. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Kia Sedona, 4 for the Mercury Monterey.