2004 Kia Sedona Consumer Reviews

Rust / Corrosion Problem on my Sedona EX

Written by: powerontario on 12/12/2008

Vehicle

2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Rust appeared on the hood of our 2004 Sedona EX about 2 years ago. It started as small pimples/spots below the grill both on the inside and the outside. The cost for repair is $1102.64 and their offer is that we each pay 1/3! Dealership 1/3, KIA Canada 1/3, customer 1/3. I also only have a limited time to accept this offer? They insist that this is an isolated problem, even after I sent them pictures of 5 other 2004 Sedona vehicles with identical rust marks and a promise to send more. Also please be aware that if you do have a Sedona around this age make sure you insist that they check the REAR COOLANT LINES. These are also starting to rust out.

Favorite Features

Deluxe package. Leather heated seats and mirrors, great in our winter climate. Back up sensor. Sunroof.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Very disappointed

Written by: kendallc_4 on 11/17/2008

Vehicle

2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought this vehicle with 45000 miles. Just 3 weeks after I got it, it went back in the shop for new rotors and struts. Had it 6 months and the catalytic converters went totally out. Had to get those replaced. The air conditioner had to be replaced within 2 mo. The gas mileage is very poor. Might as well be driving a big SUV. Total lemon! I am very dissatisfied with this vehicle and would never step foot into another KIA again.

Favorite Features

Roomy for the kiddos.

Suggested Improvements

Everything

3 out 6 people found this review helpful

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What di you expect it is a mini van!

Written by: Kwiebe on 09/15/2008

Vehicle

2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Not much to say. If you are looking for a speed demon that turns like it is on rails this is not the vehicle for you. If you are like me and have a family that likes to travel a lot and need the extra space this is a nice choice. IMHO way better than any north American minivan but not as good as a Honda or a Toyota on par with the Nissan. I bought it used to save $$$ as the sedona has a terrible resale value and is an excellent used buy. It handles great for a van, a bit noisier than most mini vans but feels solid and well built. Acceleration was more than adequate and I'm overall happy with this vehicle.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seating, audio quality, instrument panel is clean and simple, peppy enough for the highway.

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy, reduce the noise from outside, better trim plastics, stow and go seating.

12 out 12 people found this review helpful

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So far replaced 75% of the van

Written by: hyundai5 on 09/02/2008

Vehicle

2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

It all started not 7 months after I purchased it with the battery, then plugs @ 15,000 miles they blamed the condition of the plugs on champion? Each 3 months it was something else, this year the entire transmission. And the 5th set of rotors 3rd set of belts 2nd ac sys. Control panel have so many claims on this van, it's almost getting to be routine, like changing your oil, I like the engine but if that so much as misfires I'm done with it! It has always had a problem firing upon starting, gonna have the plugs looked at again wrote them a letter, they sent me a 500.00 check, all I wanted was an extended warranty I feel I deserve that after 26 unscheduled repairs in 4 yrs!

Favorite Features

Overdrive

Suggested Improvements

Give me a new one and gut this thing make it a lesson learned, no vehicle goes through rotors, belts, and firing problems when they are maintained as well as mine is it still looks new! My wife's Hyundai Tucson, 1 problem in 4 years? If I could choose it would not nor never will be another Kia!

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great price not so great car

Written by: nick on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Our family bought the van used in 12/07 and already has had internal engine issues and timing chain/cover replacements and found out it has had major engine work previously and it only has 21,000 miles. Almost everything was covered by warranty although it did take them 5 weeks because a certain part had to be shipped from Korea. I think this is not a good running car because of the problems I've had. When the car runs it is all in all a cheap but pretty good van

Favorite Features

the way it handles going around corners, the stereo system is great, the exterior looks nice and sleek, lots of cup holders and storage compartments

Suggested Improvements

better quality engine and engine related parts, the flimsy/cheap plastic trim both inside and out fall apart, the power brakes on this van suck even when brand new, the engine is quite loud, vibrates a lot when on highway, the second row seat should be like the front seats not a bench seat.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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MPG

Written by: KIA Sedona on 06/12/2008

Vehicle

2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I can't believe the mileage I get 14 mpg city. I live in Florida and the ac is on all the time . But I should get better than that . May-be not on second thought . The tack reads 2,500 at 70 miles a hour . My sons car reads 1,800 at 70 mph . When they rev that tight ( 2,500 ) I can't see any increase in mileage . A friend of mine bought a 06 with the same problem. (he got rid of the Kia ). I installed a ne kn filter . Maybe I can get an increase . Going on the highways this week . Stand by .

Favorite Features

comfort and looks

Suggested Improvements

MPG

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Ok for new van

Written by: W.L.HORN on 05/29/2008

Vehicle

2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I traded a 1990 Dodge gran caravan for the red 2004 lx Kia Sedona. Found it roomy for its smaller size. Plenty of storage compartments and the am/FM/cd player was great extra power outlets helpful for charging cell phones etc found the 3.5 6 cyl to be fast and the overdrive trans well suited the vans performance, but fuel mpg was rate 16 I'm lucky to get 13 city 16 hwy Cruise control works well saves fuel on long trips. In four years of ownership have had to replace the fuel pump. Front brakes. Alternator, battery, front heater fan, all covered by the warranty except the brakes. Dealer maintenance is high over length of warranty 10 yrs 100,000 miles, paint has held up well except around the door handles

Favorite Features

3.5 v6 eng am/FM cd radio fold all most flat seat have done a lot of hauling of garden supplies took tke weight well handled well loaded Cruise control works well, brakes well short distance over my longer grand caravan

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage, low cost of dealer mantenance, at lease be told up front the cost, power rear Windows would be nice feature to vent and close when rain close them without stopping, the lx could use power sliding door and hatch not offered on the lx and driving lights also not standard on lx or offered on lx

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Dependable Transportation

Written by: csg on 02/07/2008

Vehicle

2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought this van in sep. 2005. It has been pretty dependable. I have 57000 miles and other than routine maintenance and brakes I haven't had to do a thing. Gas mileage is O.K. for a van (low 20 mpg). Roomy if you have kids.

Favorite Features

Dependability. Comfort

Suggested Improvements

The 2004 didn't have stow and go seats. I would recommend them. Seats are bulky and awkward to take out.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Kia Sedona

Written by: PAL on 07/08/2006

Vehicle

2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

It's nice to drive and solid. Consumes more gas and getting only 14 mpg. Brakes are very bad and make a weird sound within 10 miles. Tires are very bad.

Favorite Features

Only price.

Suggested Improvements

Need to improve brake and fuel consumption.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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2004 Kia Sedona for Better or Worse

Written by: Galeana Kia on 06/25/2006

Vehicle

2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have owned this Kia for over 2 years and it is a great auto to own; for the money you could not buy a better van with all the equipment on it. The gas mileage is the only problem I have had to date; I get 10 to 12 in city and 15 to 16 on highway. They say everything is ok with the car but still gas mileage doesn't lie. Other than that it is a GREAT CAR!

Favorite Features

The Sedona which I own is wonderful to drive. It is very comfortable, this comes from someone that has had four back operations.

Suggested Improvements

The Sedona needs to have better gas mileage, plus more room behind the third row of sets.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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