2004 Kia Sedona Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Kia Sedona, 2% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“At less than 21k miles a low beam headlight burned out. We don't use them for drl. This seems odd and a forum on Kia sorento's shows the same concern. After buying new bulbs I find it takes a professional mechanic to install them...the dealer charges $18/bulb for labor only. This sounds like a scam by the manufacturer. This is for a sorento which your database does not allow for an option to choose from. For misfire problem I filed before this I selected Sedona instead to get my claim through. 8jb”
NHTSA complaint #10149565, filed 2006-02, 21,000 miles“On multi occasions rear brake or directional lights fail. This started with 3000 miles and still is orrurring with less than 10, 000 miles on the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10144653, filed 2005-12, 3,000 miles“I have had this vehicle since february 2004. Since I purchased it, I have had to replace the headlights about every three months. They do not go out at the same time. One goes, then several weeks later the other goes. I have taken to replacing them both at the same time, since I know they will both go out within a few weeks of each other.”
NHTSA complaint #10150980, filed 2006-02Related service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10026726Aug 28, 2008Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 11 | 8% |
| 2016 | 37 | 12% |
| 2015 | 17 | 12% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 13 | 8% |
| 2006 | 33 | 9% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Kia Sedona
32 complaintsWheels
32 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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