2004 Kia Sedona Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,230miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Kia Sedona, 3% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,230 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.
“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“Rear window defrost system broken. The copper heating elements have peeled off the window leaving the system nonfunctional. Dealer service states that the use of an ammonia-based cleaning product will cause the epoxy to dissolve and the copper elements to peel off. We did not use any cleaning product on the window prior to this problem; therefore, the problem is a manufacture defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10180934, filed 2007-01, 15,000 miles“Windshield has some type of haze that appears cloudy through the driver's eyes. The haze makes it hard for the driver to see clearly. The Kia representative indicated that the haze was a characteristic of the vehicle and that nothing could be done to correct it.”
NHTSA complaint #10071493, filed 2004-06, 200 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Kia Sedona. While driving 45 MPH, the front driver's side window shattered into pieces. The contact's arm was injured from the glass and a police report was filed. She stated that the window was partially rolled down prior to the failure and nothing struck the glass. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not notified. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure mileage was 79,460.”
NHTSA complaint #10273784, filed 2009-06, 79,460 miles“Vehicle originally seen d/t no heat on 2/16/07 by auto repair business. Heater core flush did not correct problem, as well as new thermostat. Heater core replaced on 2/22/07. Technician noted a large amount of coolant leaking on floor from firewall. Airbag light on after picking up vehicle. On 2/27/07, owner was in vehicle & a loud noise sounding like an explosion was heard. Several plastic pieces covering seatbelt on pssger. Side popped off. Seatbelt frozen. Strong smell resembling gunsmoke in vehicle. Owner stopped at Kia dealership. No Kia tech available. Appt. 3/2/07. Dx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185205, filed 2007-03Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 21 | 11% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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