Excellent value, roomy interior with lots of cupholders and storage bins, solid build quality, lengthy warranty coverage.
Cons
Below-average gas mileage, missing a few key minivan features, potentially expensive to repair in minor collisions.
What’s new
For 2004, the Sedona has a revised grille with a larger logo. The EX model has a new alloy wheel design, while the LX has redesigned plastic wheel covers. A center tray table with cupholders is now standard on both EX and LX.
Edmunds says
While mainstream minivans may offer all the latest gadgets, Kia's Sedona continues to stuff all the essential ingredients of a family vehicle into a value-priced package.
Call 7** 2** 4***. This van has original miles of 45,000 and it's so clean, owned by a non-smoker, it's loaded. Features Top Features Alloy Wheels Rea...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNDUP131446603012 Stock: 603012 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 04-10-2025
2004 KIA Sedona LX Mini Van, 3.5 V6, Auto trans, cold a/c, power windows and locks, tilt, cold a/c, good tires, etc. Runs and Drives Great. Contact fo...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNDUP131346544082 Stock: 544082 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 04-24-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.
Living in Canada, our winters are hard on cars. This van would not die! I bought this van with 250,000km on it and I ran it until 450,000km it was still running strong but I hit a moose going 110km an hour and it destroyed the van. Every year we would haul a 4500pound trailer all the way around
Ontario and it never really hurt the van. Even though every year the rear heater lines would … rot out there was nothing really done other than regular maintenance. The a/c stopped working after hitting my second deer. But other than those things you could run this van through hell and it wouldn't even get a scratch I even took it muding once. good job Kia you built a bullet proof tank
Still going strong at 120,000 miles.
3.75 out of 5 stars
frugal_driver, 08/28/2012
2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I have previously posted here as FRUGAL DRIVER (see below). This van, bought in 07 with 64K, is still going strong as a half ton hauler and work van. Today its going 750 miles (and back in three days) in my wife's hands to take KID MARK I to university for the first time. Had a/c fixed--damage inflicted on a hose by an idiot.
Now that the OBAMA CAFE rules have effectively removed small … pickups (Chev 10, Ford Ranger)
& the old vans (ASTRO etc) from the US market, what are you doing to drive?
This van will haul a half ton well.
It takes abuse if you maintain it well. Drive it gently.
This vehicle was originally built as a light truck for the S. Korean Army (02-06 model). Its tuff.
We put A LOT of miles on this van!
4.63 out of 5 stars
rockscryout, 01/07/2014
2004 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Over 180,000 miles on this van and still going.
I keep changing the oil and it keeps going!
I've had to replace the water pump twice and the coil packs went out so we replaced those.
Air conditioner worked well up 'til last summer.
The suspension doesn't seem to be that great and I haven't sprung to replace the struts although the van needs it-- but really, how many more miles am I going … to be able to put on it?
I'm really happy with it over all.
Best low cost to maintain & value mini-van I ever had!
4.38 out of 5 stars
sushiray, 07/26/2011
2004 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Had a 2004 EX till recently it was totaled in a rear end collision. Gr8 ride, gr8 comfort, gr8 entertainment system, gr8 value! Front wheel drive makes all the difference, plenty of room for carting kids or Home Depot supplies. Gr8 acceleration & driving stability. Only knock is the gas mileage was not very good but I changed my driving technique & went from 16mpg to almost 20 … (19.8)mpg!
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