MYRModel Year Report

2004 Kia Sedona

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:03.788Z

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

Complaints per year, Kia Sedona Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2002: 198 complaints 2002 2003: 163 complaints 2004: 175 complaints 2004 2005: 185 complaints 2005 2006: 385 complaints 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 170 complaints 2008 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 65 complaints 2011 2012: 106 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 38 complaints 2014 2015: 135 complaints 2016: 287 complaints 2017: 131 complaints 2017 2018: 47 complaints 2019: 35 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 8 complaints 2021
2004: 175 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002198
2003163
2004175
2005185
2006385
2007156
2008170
200947
201032
201165
2012106
20130
201438
2015135
2016287
2017131
201847
201935
202020
20218

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

WHEELS 14%

14% of complaints: wheels — 24 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 19 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A CAR WASH, SHE SHIFTED FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON INDEPENDENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130122

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 (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V232000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V329000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Kia Sedona have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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