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2004 Kia Sedona
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 176
- Received Jun 2004 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Vehicle catches fire from wiring13 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Front brake rotors warp and wear early9 complaints · 5.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine stalls and loses power while driving8 complaints · 4.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #05V329000On certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation. Resistance to movement of the throttle cable can occur when the driver lifts their foot off of the gas pedal.
- Recall #05V232000On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 10 crashes, 14 fires, 25 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 16 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 176 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 13 | 7.4% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 9 | 5.1% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 8 | 4.5% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 8 | 4.5% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 7 | 4.0% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 6 | 3.4% | – | |
| Wheel bearings fail prematurely | 6 | 3.4% | – | NHTSA recall #05V232000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 2.8% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 2.3% | – | NHTSA recall #05V329000 |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 3 | 1.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #05V329000July 20, 2005118,447 vehicles affected
vehicle speed control: cables
On certain mini vans, freezing conditions Can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation. Resistance to movement of the throttle cable Can occur when the driver lifts their foot off of the gas pedal.
This Can cause the cable to stick, thus preventing the engine from returning to idle and causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate. Such an event Can occur without warning and could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
NHTSA recall #05V232000May 19, 200537,358 vehicles affected
wheels
On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture Can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.
Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. The recall began on june 13, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2004 Kia Sedona.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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