2004 Kia Sedona Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,817miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Kia Sedona, 3% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,817 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The front windshield first started making creaking and popping noises. Then a leak began in the same area of the noises. Water leaks onto the floor near the brake pedal and causes a slippery surface under my feet. Now I have been told that the entire window frame of the front windshield is moving when the car moves and could pop out of place or shatter while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10296916, filed 2009-12, 92,817 miles“Takata recall on tuesday may 9, 2017 we were involved in an automobile accident. To our amazement and horror, not one airbag deployed . 'we were hit on the passenger side of the van . The front passenger door required assistance from the police/fire fighters assistance to exit the van however the sliding door could not be opened requiring removing the baby through the driver's side. The light turned green and we began to move forward when our van was struck by the other car exiting a parking lot. Neither one of us saw the advance nor impact of the other car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10992708, filed 2017-06, 158,000 miles“Vehicle floorboard got hot and melted the wiring harness under carpet. Kia dealer found no cause for the excessive heat but replaced the wiring at my expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10237828, filed 2008-08, 61,000 miles“Recently purchased a new 2004 Kia Sedona on 11/29/04 and a couple of days after I bought it I noticed evidence of rust around the bolts that hold the front seats to the chassis. After further inspection, I found numerous points of rust on the interior of the vehicle. I took to vehicle to the dealership to rectify the situation and they stated that they had never seen this type of problem before. The dealership then contacted the Kia district representative to find out what to do about the problems with the rust. He informed the dealership to sand down and primer the affected areas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10107708, filed 2005-01“Dt: while loading groceries into the truck of the vehicle the hydraulics would not hold up the weight of the hatchback. When the consumer first open the hatchback he noticed that it did feel heavier than usual but there were no signs of the hatchback failing. The dealership has been notified and the part is on back order. The manufacturer of the vehicle has not been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10128414, filed 2005-07Related 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…
- 10031947Sep 1, 2009Kia: power sliding door remoe controller motor replacement. On some vehicles, a power sliding door (psd) may not open when using an overhead console switch, b pillar switch or…
- 10015268Jan 1, 2005Improved center sliding door roller assembly.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 9 | 23% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 15 | 11% |
| 2016 | 25 | 8% |
| 2015 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 | 6 | 15% |
| 2012 | 18 | 17% |
| 2011 | 8 | 12% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 25 | 15% |
| 2007 | 22 | 14% |
| 2006 | 41 | 11% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 14 | 7% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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