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US recalls (2)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. SUCH AN EVENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Wheels
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Risk and remedy
Risk: WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUB CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. UPON INSPECTION, SOME VEHICLES WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR OUTER BEARINGS AND/OR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Canadian recalls (3)
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Electrical
2005-10-18 · campaign 2005-316
On certain vehicles, the wiring under the front seats of vehicles equipped with power seats could be misrouted, allowing the wire to be pinched by metal seat components. As a result, electrical resistance will trip a circuit breaker diode in the fuse junction box. After the diode cools down, it will reset and recycle through this process repeatedly. It may be possible for the diode to continue to build up heat instead of cooling down, which may result in a fire in another component in the junction box area. Correction: Dealers will inspect to confirm the integrity of the power seat wiring. In addition, the dealer will install corrugated tubing around the underseat wires to eliminate the possibility of wire pinching.
Engine
2005-08-08 · campaign 2005-228
On certain vehicles, water may enter between a protective rubber sleeve and the throttle cable towards the rear portion of the cable. If the ambient temperature drops below zero degrees Celsius, the water could freeze, causing the throttle to stick and the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly. Correction: Dealers will modify the throttle cable rubber sleeve.
Other
2005-05-27 · campaign 2005-165
On certain vehicles equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can enter the rear hub and cause damage to the wheel bearing. In certain conditions, this can result in wheel bearing failure which could lead to a loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hub assemblies.
Owner complaints (176)
Owners filed 176 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Kia Sedona (10 crashes, 14 fires, 25 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 19 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 134).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Wheels | 32 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 28 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 24 | |
| Steering | 22 | |
| Electrical system | 18 | |
| Suspension | 17 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | |
| Air bags | 9 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Kia Sedona.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Kia Sedona Van | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Kia Sedona version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sedona 3.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 21 | 16 | $4,200 |
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