2004 Kia Sedona EX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Kia Sedona EX, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 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.
“Engine seized without any warning. There wasn't much traffic on the road and helped to steer the vehicle to the shoulder. In bad weather and/or traffic conditions, this could have resulted in a serious accident. I strongly believe that there are some safety issues with the engine of this vehicle make/model and would like to register this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10663267, filed 2014-12, 79,500 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Kia Sedona EX
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
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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