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2004 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 176 total for the year
Median mileage
100,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Kia Sedona, 3% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,100 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“My 2004 Kia Sedona was sitting stationary in my driveway engine was off. When something in the engine compartment caught fire causing extensive damage to engine parts on the top side of the engine. Such be as fluid reservoirs wiring, fuse box, and more.”

NHTSA complaint #11141627, filed 2018-10, 25,000 miles

“Multiple instances where vehicle has been unable to start. Will subsequently turn over for a period of about 5 seconds and finally catches and will run rough. Upon driving the vehicle will run rough, hesitate and stall, mostly at times during a full stop attempting to accelerate to normal driving speed in traffic and through turning. Upon inspection at dealership, no faulty parts found and condition disappears . Upon receipt of vehicle from dealership, problem has continued to plague vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10467191, filed 2012-07, 60,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2004 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The contact mentioned that the cause of the fire was unknown. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,100.”

NHTSA complaint #11193363, filed 2019-04, 100,100 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Kia Sedona. While stationary, the front end of the vehicle erupted into flames. The contact stated that the fire originated from the engine compartment. A police report was not filed. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. There were no injuries sustained. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fire. The failure mileage was 110,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10985783, filed 2017-05, 110,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire from under the hood while driving an unknown speed. The contact was able to move off the roadway and called the fire department, who extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was deemed as destroyed by the contact's insurance agency. The failure and current mileages were 135,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10532292, filed 2013-07, 135,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021220%
2020525%
20191231%
20182245%
20176045%
201614850%
20155136%
2014923%
20121817%
20111117%
201013%
200936%
200864%
2007106%
2006164%
2005116%
200463%
200353%
200242%

Other parts of the 2004 Kia Sedona

Brakes
32 complaints
Wheels
32 complaints
Engine cooling
24 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Kia Sedona

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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