Complaints
226
Crashes
12
Fires
13
Injuries
27
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Kia Sedona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Wheel Issues
Avg mileage:48,194 mi
#219 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:95,812 mi
#314 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:87,451 mi
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Kia Sedona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Issues | 24 | — | — | 48,194 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | — | — | 95,812 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 4 | 87,451 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | — | — | 57,524 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | — | — | 35,143 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 2 | — | 69,180 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 28,868 mi | |
| Wheels:Hub | 8 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | — | — | 10,380 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 7 | — | — | 30,391 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 83,625 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | — | — | 12,587 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 4 | 86,020 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 83,588 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Wheel Issues
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,194
Steering Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,812
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
87,451
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,524
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,143
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,180
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,868
Wheels:Hub
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,380
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,391
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,625
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,587
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
86,020
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,588
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Kia Sedona — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Kia Sedona reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Kia Sedona has 226 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wheel Issues with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Kia Sedona?
Top reported problems: Wheel Issues (24 complaints, avg 48,194 mi); Steering Defects (19 complaints, avg 95,812 mi); Electrical Faults (14 complaints, avg 87,451 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Kia Sedona?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,182 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Kia Sedona?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Kia Sedona include 12 crash-related reports, 13 fire reports, 27 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Kia Sedona as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Kia Sedona?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Sedona reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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