Used 2004 Kia Sedona Minivan Consumer Reviews
Used Sedona for sale
I will buy another!
SchlingBlade, 03/23/2009
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased our 2004 KIA Sedona LX new near the end of 2004. Lots of extended highway driving when we go on trips, and the van performs well. 20-22mpg on the highway if we keep it under 70mph. I have replaced the original tires (56K miles), and windshield (rock cracked it). No other work outside of normal scheduled maintenance (fluid changes, tire rotation). Will need to have the front brakes serviced for the first time when 60K miles rolls around. Interior has worn well, except for the driver's side floor where the carpet is dirty. Van is driven every day, regardless of weather, so it gets quite dirty in the winter. Once this van is paid off, I'll be purchasing another KIA!
So far replaced 75% of the van
hyundai5, 09/02/2008
2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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!
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Not worth the money
Beach_Baby, 08/19/2009
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Of course a new van is gonna be nice and not have problems, but after a year the transmission was making noise and not performing well. Than 4 years later, the power steering pumb and something else is out, tranny is bad and motor acts up. Only has 32,xxx miles and should be running great! It doesn't. It was the main transportation for my handicap grandmother, who now has to relay on finding other people to take her places like her doctors apt! The van sits in the street broke down, and we still owe $3,000 on it. Can't trade it in, cause we owe more than its worth. Quilfys for a Clunker, but we ow money. So we are stuck with this piece of junk KIA. Never get another one!
rust
Zidek, 12/29/2009
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We discovered that the steel lines that run to the heater rusted out just after the vehicle ran out of warrenty. The customer service team at Kia Corporation was terrible to deal with. We had documentation that the part started to rust while within warranty and the service department at the dealership even confirmed this, but they still would not consider a compromise on repairs.
Thanks went back to American companies
David, 12/03/2009
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Driving this van felt like I was driving a bus. Fit and finish was fine no complaints there. Seating was made for smaller people. I am 6'1" and 300 lbs Wife like the seating and she only 5'2". Gas mileage was in line with a heavy vehicle s powered by underpower unit. What made the final draw for me was Kia dealership not backing the product. Had bad front rotors after 25,000 miles and it was not covered under warranty. Was told rotors and pads are my cost. Pads I could see, rotor no way. Brakes where not made for the weight of this van. Drove it across to Ford and trade it in. Good new the trade in value was 12,000. See my review on Sport Trac on what warranty is all about.
awful
fict, 12/29/2009
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
we bought this car with 28k miles in the hopes of a low mileage car which would provide a solid, low maintenance vehicle for a number of years. mea culpa - you get what you pay for. from the brakes (calipers, rotors, pads) to the wiring system (complete shorts in the auto locks and windows) to the suspension, i believe its mostly assembled out of hobby wire and aluminum foil.
What a mess
sburdick163, 09/02/2010
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was told by the sales person that my van had the highest safety rating; don't believe it. I had to replace the wheel bearings and brakes. all the steel cooling lines rusted. it overheats for no reason. The steel lines coming from the radiator rusted. The blue book is low; I can't get financing for another vehicle because of low trade-in value.
What di you expect it is a mini van!
Kwiebe, 09/15/2008
2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
Great Van for the Money
Mdunk, 01/09/2004
2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Only have driven a couple hundred miles in it, but I love it. The ride is awesome, features are great, and the family loves it. We traded our Ford expedition due to gas mileage and for the ease of getting kids in and out. We love it so far!!!
I Love My Kia
Joyce, 05/24/2010
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this van used with 49,000 mi. All we have done is oil changes, tires, and brake pads. and also a front wheel bearing. It has about 74,000 mi now and I can't complain one bit about the maintenance . It all comes under wear and tear. I love it but it is to big for us now so I would go to something smaller. At least when you step on the brakes you stop.