MYRModel Year Report

2004 Kia Sedona EX

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2004 Kia Sedona EX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:02:02.390Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Sedona EX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2002: 50 complaints 2002 2003: 34 complaints 2003 2004: 37 complaints 2004
2004: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
200250
200334
200437

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 24%

24% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

POWER STEERING MAKES WHINING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, POWER STEER FLUID LOW IN CANISTER DUE TO LEAKS. HARD TO TURN TO THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING. DON'T KNOW IF BELTS AFFECTED I HEAR A HUMMING SOUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190621

WHILE DRIVING TODAY, I NOTICED A WHINING NOISE, WITH A SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE TO IT AS WELL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140604

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
WHEELS 8%

8% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051128 — seats

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2

Campaign 05V463000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080428 — PE (closed 20080828)

STEERING BINDING

I 20080828 — EA (closed 20090701)

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Kia Sedona EX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V463000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Kia Sedona EX reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kia Sedona EX?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Kia Sedona EX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.