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2004 Kia Sedona: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Sedona years.
212 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2004 Sedona?The 2004 Kia Sedona has 212 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and wheels. Owners most often flag electrical/ecu failures: engine control unit (ecu) failures reported in older models (e.g., 2004), cited as a known issue for that era. isolated reports of random check engine lights (cooling system sensor) that resolve after clearing codes.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Kia Sedona vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sedona years only. How we score it
Is 2004 a good year for the Sedona?
Across the 19 Sedona model years we track, complaint volume runs from 9 (2021) to 385 (2006). With 212 complaints, the 2004 Sedona sits above the model's median of 134.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2004 Sedona
vehicle speed control:cables
Campaign 05V329000ON 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.
wheels
Campaign 05V232000ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and generation.
- RecurrentElectrical/ECU failures
Engine Control Unit (ECU) failures reported in older models (e.g., 2004), cited as a known issue for that era. Isolated reports of random check engine lights (cooling system sensor) that resolve after clearing codes.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sedona. See the full Sedona owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sedona listings typically run $9,593–$14,999 across 2014 to 2021 model years.
Other Sedona model years
Compare every Sedona year side by side to see how 2004 ranks against the rest.
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