2004 Kia Sedona recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Kia Sedona; the most frequently affected component is vehicle speed control — cables. Owners filed 213 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 19 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints213

Crashes reported3in stored complaints

Fires reported10in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Vehicle speed control — CablesCampaign 05V329000 · 20 Jul 2005

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

WheelsCampaign 05V232000 · 19 May 2005

Problem: On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system8 · 25%

Steering6 · 19%

Engine6 · 19%

Vehicle speed control4 · 12%

Unknown or other4 · 12%

Service brakes2 · 6%

Tires2 · 6%

Fuel/propulsion system2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. While opening the front driver side exterior door handle, all four doors on the vehicle locked independently. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Electrical system · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving in wet conditions the brake and battery light will come on instrument panel and there is a loss of power of steering. When taken to kia dealership to fix problem they told us it is a common complaint among kia cars. They checked all belts, battery and alternator all tests came back normal. While driving…
Steering · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Vehicle speed control · Jan 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

My steering in my 2004 kia sedona lx is tending to bind and nearly lock up around turns. This problem comes and goes.
Steering · Apr 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2004 Kia lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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