2004 Kia Sedona

◆ Worse than typical

2004 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-09-16T21:36:50.389Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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

2004: 175 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2002	198
2003	163
2004	175
2005	185
2006	385
2007	157
2008	170
2009	48
2010	32
2011	65
2012	107
2013	0
2014	39
2015	138
2016	295
2017	133
2018	48
2019	37
2020	20
2021	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

WHEELS 18%

18% of complaints: wheels — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hub.

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and column.

CRASH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and interior/under dash.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 175

I 20040924 — PE (closed 20050127)

THROTTLE CABLE BINDING

R 20050613 — wheels

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 05V232000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050815 — vehicle speed control

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 F

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 05V329000 — 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 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for wheels issues (32 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (32 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (24 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 05V232000 (wheels) has been completed.
Verify recall 05V329000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2014

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2016 ◆ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Kia Sedona reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Kia Sedona is rated "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Kia Sedona have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.