2004 KIA Sedona Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sedona years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 KIA Sedona. That ranks 5th out of 20 Sedona model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (32 complaints, 18%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 14 fires, 25 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 176owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 KIA Sedona problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 32 | 18% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 16% | 13,740 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 14% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 22 | 13% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 18 | 10% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 10% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 7% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 3% | 100,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 3% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | 92,817 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 3% | 47,230 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2% | 15,950 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 1% | 22,344 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 1,447 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 50 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 62,508 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 KIA Sedona recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cables
Problem: On certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation. Resistance to movement of the throttle cable can occur when the driver lifts their foot off of the gas pedal.
Risk: This can cause the cable to stick, thus preventing the engine from returning to idle and causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate. Such an event can occur without warning and could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Wheels
Problem: On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.
Risk: Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. The recall began on june 13, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering intermediate shaft binding (EA08017) — opened Aug 28, 2008, closed Jul 1, 2009.
- Steering binding (PE08033) — opened Apr 28, 2008, closed Aug 28, 2008.
- Throttle cable binding (PE04067) — opened Sep 24, 2004, closed Jan 27, 2005, led to recall 05V013000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In XXX, my 2004 Kia Sedona caught fire shortly after I arrived at work in [XXX]. My [XXX] daughter was with me because she was sick. After parking, I removed her from the back seat and went inside the salon. Minutes later, I returned and saw smoke coming from the engine. Within seconds, the front…
Everything appears normal driving down road bout 45 to 50 mph. Slowed down for car n front was turning when I noticed smoke coming from under hood around headlights both sides. Then we pulled into a storage unit place. When even more smoke . I got out popped hood it was all on fire. I turned off…
I have a 2004 kia sendona lx van and the wheel barrings are bad i fixed it once already a month ago and it is already broken again both times it completely fell apart in to little peices when i took the wheel off.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 kia sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The contact mentioned that the cause of the fire was unknown. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The…
My 2004 kia sedona was sitting stationary in my driveway engine was off. When something in the engine compartment caught fire causing extensive damage to engine parts on the top side of the engine. Such be as fluid reservoirs wiring, fuse box, and more.
Other KIA Sedona years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sedona | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 Sedona | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Sedona | 38 | 2 |
| 2018 Sedona | 48 | 3 |
| 2017 Sedona | 134 | 4 |
| 2016 Sedona | 297 | 4 |
| 2015 Sedona | 139 | 3 |
| 2014 Sedona | 39 | 1 |
| 2013 Sedona | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sedona | 108 | 5 |
| 2011 Sedona | 65 | 6 |
| 2010 Sedona | 32 | 5 |
| 2009 Sedona | 48 | 5 |
| 2008 Sedona | 170 | 5 |
| 2007 Sedona | 157 | 6 |
| 2006 Sedona | 385 | 7 |
| 2005 Sedona | 185 | 2 |
| 2004 | 176 | 2 |
| 2003 Sedona | 163 | 4 |
| 2002 Sedona | 198 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 KIA Sedona?
Owners most often report wheels, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 32 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 KIA Sedona?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 KIA Sedona a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sedona model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.