2004 Kia Sedona Problems, Recalls & Reliability
226 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2004 Kia Sedona, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 47/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Wheels & tires leads the reports, typically around 51,965 miles.
Below average
Where 2004 sits among all Sedona years
What owners report
“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.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2004 Sedona
“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.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2004 Sedona
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 156 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 47,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 14,480 and 83,325 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
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.
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.
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
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.…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 05V013000.
Technical service bulletins
18 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2004 Kia Sedona. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2004 Sedona TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2004 Kia Sedona reliable?
The 2004 Kia Sedona drew 226 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 47/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2004 Kia Sedona problems?
The top reported problems for the 2004 Kia Sedona are wheels & tires (38 complaints), brakes & stability (35), and engine (29).
At what mileage do 2004 Kia Sedona problems show up?
Owners most often report 2004 Kia Sedona problems around 47,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 14,480 and 83,325 miles.
Does the 2004 Kia Sedona have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2004 Kia Sedona. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.