2004 Kia Sedona Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Kia Sedona, 7% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Bad misfire in motor causing the cruise control to turn off and trans to slam out and then back into over drive,came close to getting hit in the rear on I-95. I have had this van back to Kia miney times and its still not fix. All so the last time I had the van for service I complained abut a bearing noise they did not fix it the noise is getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10214941, filed 2008-01, 41,799 miles“This has happened 3 times, the latest in november while on the interstate, during rush hour, going 60 miles per hour. My van keeps dying while I'm driving whether it was a sensor or out of gas, whatever the reason, when power goes out, the brake locks up and I have no control to slow down or stop the van. It has to coast until it stops on its own. The last time took me a mile and half to finally stop. This is very dangerous and could cause injury/and or death if there are other vehicles in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #10486690, filed 2012-12, 100,000 miles“When the vehicle is cold the accelerator pedal will not go down. Vehicle has to warm up before the accelerator pedal will operate normally. Owner was informed that the accelerator throttle cable needed to be replaced. Dealer replaced the cable, and the vehicle was operating normally. The consumer stated that the gas pedal stuck and the vehilce reached 90 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10109560, filed 2005-03, 4,350 miles“Driving in mountains in southwest in october using cruise control at 60 MPH. The cruise was disengaged by the driver as a turn approached. Vehicle suddenly accelerated fully. Brakes did not slow it and they became unresponsive. Driver put vehicle in neutral and engine continued to rev past 6000 RPM's. In neutral, vehicle was able to coast to a stop. After a tow to a repair shop, the mechanic found the cruise control assembly broke and the cable connected to the throttle recoiled pulling the throttle wide open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478695, filed 2012-10, 100,900 miles“Kia Sedona 2004 traveling about 30 MPH with gentle acceleration. Car without using accelerator sped up to 40+ MPH and brakes could not stop car. Car stopped by pulling over and turning off engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10281505, filed 2009-08, 88,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V329000Jul 20, 2005On certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation. Resistance to movement of the throttle…Covers: Kia Sedona 2003–2005
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 20% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 7 | 6% |
| 2011 | 5 | 8% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 | 38 | 22% |
| 2007 | 21 | 13% |
| 2006 | 22 | 6% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 | 12 | 7% |
| 2003 | 13 | 8% |
| 2002 | 18 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2004 Kia Sedona
32 complaintsWheels
32 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsOther or unknown
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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