2004 Kia Sedona Ex problems, complaints & recalls

2019-06-21 · Steering · 141,545 mi

“power steering makes whining sound when turning the wheel, power steer fluid low in canister due to leaks. hard to turn to the steering wheel when turning. don't know if belts affected i hear a humming sound. don't know if the power steering pump is working properly. constantly adding fluid to the canister.…”

2017-05-23 · Unknown Or Other · 250,000 mi

“after having a variety of mechanics diagnose a problem of my vehicle not starting for 20 mins to 1 hour after the engine is warm & after the vehicle does start; it has a very strong gasoline &/or additive smell. i went to a kia dealer to have their opinion: the kia mechanic stated: to start a $200.00 test would have to be performed to ensure that i…”

2015-04-13 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 156,890 mi

“ i bought my sedona on or about february 7 2015. after aweek almost two. i was broke down and stranded in the middle of the road.van was so hot it wouldn't start and. behaved as a vehicle with a blown head gasket . the dishonest criked. crook sales man at the dealer. ship wound. not fix it at first after complaining at the better business bureau sa…”

2014-12-09 · Engine · 79,500 mi

“engine seized without any warning. there wasn't much traffic on the road and helped to steer the vehicle to the shoulder. in bad weather and/or traffic conditions, this could have resulted in a serious accident. i strongly believe that there are some safety issues with the engine of this vehicle make/model and would like to register this incident.…”

2014-06-04 · Steering · 96,249 mi

“while driving today, i noticed a whining noise, with a slight grinding noise to it as well. initially thinking it was the brakes, i listened closer and realized it was not happening when braking but rather seemed to be happening when turning, primarily during acceleration. soon after the turn as i steadied speed, the noise would decrease or disappe…”

2013-12-03 · Power Train · 99,000 mi · 💥 crash

“the van was in drive to move forward when the gas was pressed instead of going forward it went in reverse & when the brake was pressed to stop it didn't work. the only way to stop the van before going into the cement wall of a community center was to open the driver door which caused 3 other vehicles to be damaged. thank god the driver is safe but …”

2013-08-16 · Service Brakes · 76,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“i have been going to kia for years complaining of a strange intermittent groaning sound coming from the brakes at low speed stops. it would never make noise at the dealer and would only make the noise sometimes. never for the same reason. it was very random. this time i was driving for several hours ( city traffic) where i began to hear the sound…”

2011-10-31 · Steering · 135,000 mi

“the steering started to become difficult while driving ,intermittently dangerous when you never knew it was gonna happen. eventually just stopped working all together ,i did alot of online research and found out this is a very common problem ,with the steering knuckle binding because of corrosion . all and all think the vehicle was very well thou…”

2011-03-16 · Tires · 104,235 mi

“bridgestone insignia se200 size p215/70r15 65k mile tires set of 4 purchased. may 2009 with 77,567 miles on vehicle. date on tire is 2108 so they appear to have been a year old when installed at coyote tire shop in glendale az. driving in 80 degree weather 70mph in a kia sedona with 2 adults and one 6yr old child inside. tread separated from tire.…”

2011-03-06 · Exterior Lighting · 102,000 mi

“i have a 2004 kia sedona which i have replace headlights so many times, now there is a problem with the rear lights, when i turn headlights on there are no back lights. you want to talk about dangerous driving at night. apparently you can replace the fuse but there is no guarantee that the fuse will not blow and how are you to know when you are dri…”