2004 Kia Sedona Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Kia Sedona, 5% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 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.
“Takata recall..my van stalls out no matter where..stopped at idle it randomly shuts off..driving average speed in town 45mph it randomly shuts off..on the hwy. Speeds average from 55 to 70 MPH it randomly shuts off ..in heavy traffic this is very dangerous..I have replaced the following.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969516, filed 2017-03, 100,000 miles“On saturday, december 16, at approximately 11:30 am, my wife's 2004 Kia Sedona spontaneously caught fire in the driveway of our home. I had driven it that morning to run a quick errand, actual drive time less than half an hour without anything out of the ordinary. I returned home, parked in our driveway behind my ford windstar. Both my wife and myself were in our house when we heard a loud boom followed shortly by a second boom. That is when we saw that fire was coming from the engine compartment of her van and the rear of my windstar was on fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11080722, filed 2018-03, 214,000 miles“When I went to start my car it immediately shut off, as it occasionally does. The RPM's dropped and the engine cut out. Usually the problem is resolved by me revving the engine for a minute or two, but the problem persisted longer than usual. It eventually stayed on and I tried to drive away. As I changed into gear everything seemed okay, I reversed from where I was parked then I put it into drive and while in the middle of the road the engine cut out and I was stuck there for only a few seconds luckily. I drove back to where I was parked and as I stopped the engine cut out on me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10993222, filed 2017-06, 101,294 miles“Everything appears normal driving down road bout 45 to 50 mph. Slowed down for car n front was turning when I noticed smoke coming from under hood around headlights both sides. Then we pulled into a storage unit place. When even more smoke . I got out popped hood it was all on fire. I turned off van and a friend and I got a couple cups and dipped in water puddle and put fire out , while we were watching to make sure it restarted 2 more times. After half hour goes by and no more smoke . Closed van up found a ride home after contacting insurance company.”
NHTSA complaint #11436117, filed 2021-10“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
- 10016851Dec 1, 2004Enhanced diagnosis and repair for p0446/p2422.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 20% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 27 | 20% |
| 2016 | 34 | 11% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 10 | 26% |
| 2012 | 16 | 15% |
| 2011 | 5 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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