Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Kia Sedona has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 176 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V329000 THROTTLE STICKING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V232000 REAR WHEEL BEARING DAMAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Wheels 32 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 24 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints
Of the 176 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 176 complaints, owners report 25 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Kia Sedona has recurring issues, particularly with wheels, brakes, and engine components. Frequent complaints and recalls indicate reliability concerns, especially with wheel-related problems due to moisture and freezing throttle cables, making it a less dependable choice.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheels | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| steering | 70,000–90,000 miles | $250–$550 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant system flush
- transmission service
- battery load testing
- tire rotation and balance
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering wheel vibration
- unusual brake noise
- engine overheating
- slow engine start
- throttle hesitation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.