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2004 Kia Sedona EXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2004 Kia Sedona EX, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Kia Sedona EX has problems
37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Steering
6Service brakes, hydraulic
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine and engine cooling
4Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Tires
3Suspension
3Power train
108 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 Kia Sedona EX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Sedona EX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sedona EX median. How we score
'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Kia Sedona EX, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDINGNo recall
- STEERING BINDINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Sedona EX owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. DON'T KNOW IF THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS WORKING PROPERLY. CONSTANTLY ADDING FLUID TO THE…
WHILE DRIVING TODAY, I NOTICED A WHINING NOISE, WITH A SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE TO IT AS WELL. INITIALLY THINKING IT WAS THE BRAKES, I LISTENED CLOSER AND REALIZED IT WAS NOT HAPPENING WHEN BRAKING BUT RATHER SEEMED TO BE HAPPENING WHEN TURNING, PRIMARILY DURING ACCELERATION. SOON AFTER THE TURN AS I…
THE STEERING STARTED TO BECOME DIFFICULT WHILE DRIVING,INTERMITTENTLY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU NEVER KNEW IT WAS GONNA HAPPEN. EVENTUALLY JUST STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER,I DID ALOT OF ONLINE RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM,WITH THE STEERING KNUCKLE BINDING BECAUSE OF CORROSION. ALL…
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