2004 Kia Sedona Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Kia Sedona, 3% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“Gas mileage far below promised. The 2004 Kia Sedona lx was posted as 16-22 mpg. We are averaging 11 mpg hwy/city. It has been to the dealer twice, the second time there were parts replaced like airflow sensors. This did not correct the problem. Our dealer has worked with us well, but with gas prices the way they are, the cost to operate the vehicle is much more than advertised. I have talked to others who own the Sedona as well, some are averaging over the 20mpg, while others are like myself, 10-11 mpg.”
NHTSA complaint #10100762, filed 2004-11, 50 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 owns a 2004 Kia Sedona. When the brakes are applied, the contact hears a grinding, squealing, and squeaking sound. The failure is heard when two or more people are in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a dozen times concerning this and, on six of those occasions, the sounds could not be duplicated. The braking system has been replaced twice; once at the contact's expense and once at the dealer's expense. The sounds ceased for approximately one week and then resumed. The current mileage was 53,891 and failure mileage was 30,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10210765, filed 2007-12, 30,000 miles“Car bucking and shifting problems. Kia has had many problems with the Sedona and fuel problems that they are well aware of but refuse to do anything about them. The car stalls on the free way it buck violently and there are numerous owners that are having the same problems that we are facing.”
NHTSA complaint #10186644, filed 2007-03Related service bulletins
- 10021446Apr 1, 2007Throttle position sensor w/ 3.5l engines.
- 10016851Dec 1, 2004Enhanced diagnosis and repair for p0446/p2422.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 10% |
| 2011 | 13 | 20% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 5% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
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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