2004 Kia Sedona EX Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,485miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Kia Sedona EX, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,485 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2004 Kia Sedona Ex. While driving 35 MPH, the temperature gauge began to rise on the instrument panel. The contact checked the engine and noticed that the coolant receptacle was empty. She added coolant, but the vehicle continued to overheat. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the radiator was flushed. However, the vehicle continued to overheat. The contact took the vehicle to a service shop where it was found that the coolant line was rotted and corroded. The plastic case was also corroded. The manufacturer stated that they will pay for the parts, not the labor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10196704, filed 2007-07, 61,485 miles“08-30-04: check engine light - r&r fuel pump; diag fuel pump (same work was done 5-28-04, prior to vehicle purchase). Rt rear sits 1/2 inch higher - not able to check, rescheduled 08-31-04: check engine light - r&r front harness; hi scan wiring harness; r&r instrument harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #10148091, filed 2006-01Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Kia Sedona EX
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Kia Sedona EX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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