2004 Kia Sedona electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Kia Sedona — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall..my van stalls out no matter where..stopped at idle it randomly shuts off..driving average speed in town 45mph it randomly shuts off..on the hwy. Speeds average from 55 to 70 mph it randomly shuts off ..in heavy traffic this is very dangerous..I have replaced the following.. Fuel pump…”
filed Mar 30, 2017
“Upon returning home and parking my van after running an errand of about 5 miles, I saw smoke coming from the engine compartment, ran to get a fire extinguisher, the fire was put out within 60 (sixty) seconds after seeing the smoke. Removing the air cleaner and other components, -- the wire harness…”
filed May 14, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues…
PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2016Kia: power sliding door remoe controller motor replacement. On some vehicles, a power sliding door (psd) may not open when using an overhead console switch, b pillar switch or remote control button. *pe
TSB-048 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2009
Electrical System problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sedona | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 Sedona | 4 | 11% |
| 2018 Sedona | 11 | 23% |
| 2017 Sedona | 23 | 17% |
| 2016 Sedona | 46 | 16% |
| 2015 Sedona | 37 | 27% |
| 2014 Sedona | 12 | 31% |
| 2012 Sedona | 33 | 31% |
| 2011 Sedona | 12 | 18% |
| 2010 Sedona | 7 | 22% |
| 2009 Sedona | 8 | 17% |
| 2008 Sedona | 45 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Kia Sedona
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.