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1.25 out of 5 stars

Junk

Junk, 06/11/2010
2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful

Bought the vehicle because I was told they are a great buy for the price. Nothing but problems with the piece of junk since. Had to change the power steering pump, always needs an alignment, unknown overheating problem. This overheats when it wants to with no explanation for it. Changed thermostat, radiator lines, water pump and fluid. Still over heats when it wants. Now it needs new struts and what they call a transmission but really is a trans axle. Was told it was like putting a snow blower tranny into a van. Lots of rust around the rear hatch handle. Motor is very loud. Overall, just a huge piece of junk. Do not buy in my opinion. Will never recommend a Kia to anyone.

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3 out of 5 stars

Run Away Fast!!

RUN AWAY!!!, 12/29/2008
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

When will the nightmare that is my car experience with a Kia end? We bought this car used. It only had 23,000 miles on it and had heard it was a very safe car and a good deal. My advice, if it is cheap, its cheap for a reason! Since owning this car three years ago, we have had to repair the brakes every year without fail. Replaced the rotors twice, the front bearings, failed wire in seatbelt and airbag, serpentine belt (along with every other belt in creation), power steering (ouch$) and the alternator. Of course all after the warranty was up and guess what, if you buy it used, you don't get the powertrain warranty! We were not told this info. So any faulty parts we must pay for. Run away!!

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my sedona

fapdaddy, 11/24/2003
2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I couldn't find a vehicle with as much value.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

we love it

twinglemom, 12/06/2003
2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We spent alot of time pricing & researching all the different minivans. What it comes down to is you can get just as nice of a van for about $10,000 less than anywhere else! We have now had our van for almost a year & have had no problems with it what so ever...We LOVE it!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

TALK ABOUT MORE FOR LE$$

MR. HOTROD DIESEL, 12/13/2003
2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

HEY! IF KIA MAKES HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS & MILLITARY VEHICLES WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT THEY CAN'T BUILD A COOL LOOKING MINI VAN?....THIS BULLET PROOF TRUCK HITS HOMERUN!!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Sedona Big on Comfort

Sedona in AZ, 01/07/2009
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Performance when not in the shop this van drove and handled great but only gets 13/mpg. Serious problems with the quality of all interior materials: plastic (crumbles), carpet and cloth headliner (tear easily). I question quality of materials used on motor and other parts, within 4 years I've replaced all the motor mounts, timing chain, transmission, CV boots and both power window motors and both sliding doors quit working. Van is really roomy inside. Front seats very comfortable, back are seats okay somewhat stiff. Seats are really heavy but easy to get in/out. Lots of headroom in this van. You do feel quite a bit of vibration through the floor from the road and it is a bit noisy inside

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Brian, 08/16/2005
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I am disappointed with the 2004 Kia Sedona. Very poor gas mileage, about 12 mpg in town. Quality is poor. Rear hatch has a 'clunk' sound when opening and the windows have the same when when closing. The bench seat in the middle is a big hassle. Dealer said the middle and rear seats are interchangeable which they are not. I will not buy another Kia.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

sedona mini van

boschalona, 12/28/2003
2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

we have only had this van 8 days. but what little time we have . it seems like a very good choice.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Great price not so great car

nick, 06/16/2008
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed

kendallc_4, 11/17/2008
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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