2004 Kia Sedona EX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 30%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,618miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Kia Sedona EX, 30% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,618 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.
“We were hearing a grinding type noise when we were making a turn so we took our vehicle in to the dealership. They diagnosed it as a bad rack and pinion and are replacing it. I have been told by numerous people that this is not something that should be going out at 70,000 miles. As of right now, Kia will not replace it for us.”
NHTSA complaint #10303652, filed 2010-02, 72,000 miles“I have a 2004 Kia sedona mini-van. On the evening of november 6, 2009 the steering column essentially seized on me. The van became extremely difficult to control almost to the point where it was undriveable. There was no warning or previous indications. I was barely able to get the van to a shop on saturday, november 7, 2009 where the mechanic found that Kia had issued a technical service bulletin for steering difficulties due to malfunctioning intermediate steering column. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291920, filed 2009-11, 99,990 miles“While driving today, I noticed a whining noise, with a slight grinding noise to it as well. Initially thinking it was the brakes, I listened closer and realized it was not happening when braking but rather seemed to be happening when turning, primarily during acceleration. Soon after the turn as I steadied speed, the noise would decrease or disappear. After the first few times making turns however, in addition to the noise the steering wheel also became very stiff and extremely difficult to turn. It progressed so suddenly and severely that I was worried I may not make it home without crashing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596215, filed 2014-06, 96,249 miles“My 2004 Kia sedona with 85,000 miles lost steering. I was lucky I was not killed. Repair shop states that the shaft broke, rack and pinion went and the clock spring went. It appears to be a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10253376, filed 2008-12, 85,000 miles“2004 Kia Sedona Ex. I have had the power steering pump replaced (under 60k mile warranty) because steering got tight and noisy. Now 5 months later (and out of warranty) they tell me the steering knuckle (or universal - not very specific) needs replaced at a cost of $200. I took this to the dealer for warranty repair of the front heel bearings (100k warranty on these) and for evaluation of the dangerous steering. This van suddenly became very difficult to steer, and you actually have to un-steer when going around a bend. …”
NHTSA complaint #10254713, filed 2009-01, 65,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Kia Sedona EX
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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