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2004 Kia Sedona

Based on reports from 226 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
226
Crashes
12
Fires
13
Recalls
2
TSBs
18
🛑

Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 226 complaints, 12 crashes, 13 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

noise when braking

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

rear coolant lines starting to rust

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

seering locks up

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

29 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 42K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

70
0–30K
19
30–60K
40
60–90K
15
90–120K
7
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (70 reports) • Median: 42K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (29 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires29 (13%)
Steering19 (8%)
Engine17 (8%)
Electrical14 (6%)
Brakes13 (6%)
Other9 (4%)
Speed Control9 (4%)
Wheels:hub8 (4%)

2004 Kia Sedona: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Kia Sedona, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 42,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 42K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Kia Sedona, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Kia Sedona, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Kia Sedona, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

12
04
75
05
34
06
14
07
16
08
12
09
11
10
12
11
10
12
7
13
8
14
4
15
6
17
2
18
1
19
1
20
1
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Kia Sedona. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

05V232000Jun 2005

WHEELS

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.

05V329000Aug 2005

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Kia Sedona is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2004 Kia Sedona vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

226

Class avg

641

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 226 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Kia Sedona: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Kia Sedona?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Kia Sedona is related to the wheels & tires, with 29 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Kia Sedona reliable?
The 2004 Kia Sedona has 226 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 13 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Kia Sedona problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Kia Sedona has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kia Sedona problems start?
Based on 161 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 42,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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