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Model Year Problem Record

Kia Sedona 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Kia Sedona: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

176Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
26Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V232000.

Engine30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V329000.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V232000Reported May 19, 2005 - 37,358 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 37,358 vehicles across all affected models.

05V329000Reported July 20, 2005 - 118,447 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 118,447 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA08017Opened August 28, 2008 - Closed July 1, 2009

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04067Opened September 24, 2004 - Closed January 27, 2005

THROTTLE CABLE BINDING. Resulted in recall campaign 05V013000.

PE04067Opened September 24, 2004 - Closed January 27, 2005

THROTTLE CABLE BINDING. Resulted in recall campaign 05V013000.

PE04067Opened September 24, 2004 - Closed January 27, 2005

THROTTLE CABLE BINDING. Resulted in recall campaign 05V013000.

PE08033Opened April 28, 2008 - Closed August 28, 2008

STEERING BINDING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200410
200557
200625
20078
200813
200910
201011
201110
20126
20135
20147
20154
20174
20182
20191
20201
20211
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.