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2004 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 176 owner complaints about the 2004 Kia Sedona, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2004 Kia Sedona
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.4× the Sedona median · #6 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints17632 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Kia Sedona has problems

176 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels320
Service brakes, hydraulic280
Engine and engine cooling240
Steering221
Electrical system185
Suspension170
Vehicle speed control122
Air bags96
Power train70
16 other systems4611

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2004 Kia Sedona 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.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cables

Recall 05V-329 · Jul 20, 2005 · 118,447 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 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 median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2004 Kia Sedona safety ratings

2004 Kia Sedona Van in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2004 Kia Sedona side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Kia Sedona, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDINGEA08017 · closed Jul 1, 2009
    No recall
  2. THROTTLE CABLE BINDINGPE04067 · closed Jan 27, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-013
  3. STEERING BINDINGPE08033 · closed Aug 28, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What Sedona owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 11319611 · Mar 28, 2020 · 18,000 miles
THE WHEEL BEARINGS DISINTEGRATED AND CAUSED THE WHOLE HUB TO COME OFF. LUCKILY WE WERE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER FROM OUR DESTINATION AND WEREN'T GOING VERY FAST. *TR
Complaint 10428691 · Oct 4, 2011 · 78,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CRACKING NOISE. A FEW MOMENTS LATER, HE HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE HUB AND THE BEARING WAS MISSING. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 10366508 · Nov 17, 2010 · 97,000 miles

Own a 2004 Sedona?

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